Coconut fiber

[ML20]

How often should I switch the zoo med eco Earth coconut fiber substrate that I'm using as bedding for my chameleon's enclosure?

 

[JuniorC]

How often should I switch the zoo med eco Earth coconut fiber substrate that I'm using as bedding for my chameleon's enclosure?

You shouldn't be using any substrate unless you are doing a bioactive set up. Keep the floor clear of any bedding

 

[jamest0o0]

Add some regular soil to it with some springtails and isopods.

 

[Multivitamins]

Add some regular soil to it with some springtails and isopods.

Lots of isopods

 

[suprdude]

I don't know if I would use the word "bedding" since they live off the ground. The only reason I would use it all is for aesthetics. I don't see any reason to change it all all

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Then you haven't been paying attention/reading enough.
https://www.google.com/search?clien...meleon+substrate+site:www.chameleonforums.com
(Substrate threads from this site)

 

[suprdude]

Keep in mind almost all soil is bioactive (soil bacteria and fungi). Personally, I think nothing ruins a beautiful naturalistic vivarium like a stark bottom. I would at least scatter some leaves on the bottom.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Eco earth coconut fiber isn't soil. Bioactive is a different situation than this. I've no problem with bioactive as long as it's done right and maintained properly.

Agree to disagree. A "stark" bottom is so much easier to clean & maintain—especially for an older disabled person—it isn't funny. And the look of it doesn't bother me one iota—it's the top where I do most of my looking, because that's where whatsisface (just added 2 names to the list! ) always is. There's nothing in the bottom except dead leaves & dried .