Bantam Substrates are a carefully curated collection of inert materials and bioactive soil mixes. They are designed to enhance the enclosure parameters giving you peace of mind while you focus on the aesthetics of your creation. These hand-picked elements are essential building blocks to the foundation of every mini world. Our substrates are divided into three simple-to-understand sizes: small, medium, & large.
Bantam Soil Mix (Biotype)
Bantam Soil Mix Biotypes are designed to mimic the distinct characteristics of various natural environments. These mixes offer realistic terrains that are not only visually appealing but also functionally effective in maintaining the right balance of moisture, nutrients, and pH levels.
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Tropical Substrate Mix
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Woodland Substrate Mix
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Desert Substrate Mix
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Bantam Soil Mix (Insects)
Bantam Soil Insect Blends takes the same high-quality, biotype-specific mixtures and adjusts the ingredient ratios to better suit the habits, care, and needs of various critters. These specialized blends are tailored to provide optimal conditions for different types of small inhabitants, ensuring their health and well-being.
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Beetle Substrate Blend
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Land Snail Substrate Blend
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Springtail Substrate Blend
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Featured Bantam Soil
Bantam soil is the fundamental core of every potting mix. Simply add the necessary nutrients and/or fertilizer of your preference. These soils are vital for retaining an adequate balance of oxygen/moisture around roots and absorbing excess liquids reducing over-watering. Outline or enhance the aesthetics of models, hardscapes, or other top-layer decorations. Bantam soil can also be used as a growing medium for many plants as well as make a solid surface for moss to establish.
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Premium Expanded Clay Pebble (LECA)
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Premium Douglas Fir Bark
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Premium Coco Coir Peat Soil
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Featured Bantam Sand
Bantam sand is neutral to the environment by design. This means we hand-pick sand that won’t cause a change in parameters like Ph or hardness making it suitable for every type of ecosystem. These substrates can safely be used with both aquatic & non-aquatic animals. Bantam sand is available in both naturally colored as well as unique colors produced with a non-toxic coating. The possibilities are only limited to your creativity in the world you choose to build.
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Premium White Fine Sand
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Premium Black Fine Sand
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Premium Natural Granular Sand
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Featured Bantam Gravel
Bantam Gravel is inert and large enough to form pockets for stagnant water to sit as beneficial bacteria form on the surface. This quality makes it perfect for drainage layers where excess water can collect. Our gravel can also be used as a growing medium for some plants as well as make a solid surface for moss to establish. Due to the natural color as well as the non-toxic coating of some of our gravel, these substrates can safely be used with both aquatic & non-aquatic animals.
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Premium Red Desert Gravel
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Premium Mixed Brown Gravel (Pebble)
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Premium Red Gravel
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