Quote Originally Posted by TeeRiddle View Post
Hey gang!

I've been using Eco Earth for substrate and have a concern with it. I use the bagged Eco Earth and have noticed quite a bit of long stringy fibers during the last two tank cleanings. They resemble long, fine hairs and they are very numerous.

I'm worried these fibers could cause impaction issues. I'm pretty careful when feeding, but you never know if the frog might be ingesting a little which could build up within his system over time. Are these fibers a danger?

Also, I found a local pet store that carries Zilla Jungle Mix. It appears to be a good product similar to Eco Earth, but the bag says it's made of aged Douglas fir bark and peat moss that's been ground up. It has the consistency of something similar to soil.

Has anyone ever used this substrate and is it recommended?

Thanks!
Hello TeeRiddle,

Eco Earth does sometimes have a lot of debris within and you must sift through carefully before placing it in your frog's home. No substrate is free of debris and all should be sifted before use. This includes removal of long fibers that are part of the substrate.

Don't use the jungle mix. It contains chunks of bark and contains calci sand which can harm the frog's eyes and contribute to impaction. If you Fed in a separate enclosure it wouldn't be so bad, but can still pose a risk when the frog sheds.

Switch to the compressed bricks. They contain the same amount of soil and are cheaper. You'll still need to sift through the soil so you can remove any hazards before use. Buy these brick in packs of 3 and save yourself some money.

I hope this helps