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15-02-2011, 09:26 PM
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Best substrate
hi i was wondering what substrate is best to use for my horsefield tortoise billy im using substrate from my pet store at the minute ?
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16-02-2011, 12:44 AM
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sterilised top soil full stop
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16-02-2011, 07:52 AM
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I use topsoil as suggested by indian star together with a little playsand 70/30
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18-02-2011, 10:03 PM
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Egg
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I was told to use aspen which I have at the moment but don't like it.
I have been told that readigrass is good. Anyone have any views on readigrass? |
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18-02-2011, 10:09 PM
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I'd go with topsoil - it's also much cheaper
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18-02-2011, 10:21 PM
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Aspen not good, sterilised topsoil - as others have said.
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18-02-2011, 11:17 PM
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I would go with plain sterilised topsoil, no sand as this often irritates horsfields eyes
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18-02-2011, 11:21 PM
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I hope this helps
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19-02-2011, 11:18 AM
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Soil is the best i sell Tortoise Life substrate here http://youraccount.ekmpowershop11.co...ates-186-c.asp
It is soil, sand and added calcium. Its very good substrate Alot of people use one half soil and another readigrass
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19-02-2011, 05:27 PM
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