Premium Isopod Substrate (1 Gallon)

Name: Premium Isopod Substrate (1 Gallon)
Brand: ISOPOD KEEPERS
Price: 8 USD
Availability: InStock

Winning Bid: $8.00

A carefully crafted blend designed to outperform standard premixes. This substrate delivers the detritus‑heavy nutrition sensitive species require while maintaining ideal moisture, aeration, and microbial activity for long‑term colony health.

Category: Botanicals

Item condition: New

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1 Gallon Bag (10×12”) – 3.5 lbs (dry weight)
Consistent weight and volume with every bag

🌱 Product Features

Premium, diverse substrate formulated specifically for isopods and microfauna
High detritus content for superior nutrition compared to typical premixes
Proven effective for sensitive and advanced species, including Cubaris
Excellent moisture retention and burrowing structure
100% organic ingredients — no chemicals, pesticides, or fillers

This blend supports healthy growth, reproduction, and long‑term colony stability.

🔬 Ingredients

Organic Compost (Detritus‑Rich Base) – Provides foundational nutrition for isopods and springtails
Premium Decayed White Rot Wood – Highly palatable and essential for sensitive species
Peat Sphagnum Moss – Maintains moisture and supports burrowing
Flake Soil Blend – Adds advanced nutrition for high‑demand species
Pulverized Limestone Powder – Supplies essential calcium, favored by Cubaris and cave‑dwelling species
Oak & Forest Floor Leaf Litter Mix – Offers diverse, natural detritus for continuous feeding
Organic Mycorrhizal Fungi – Establishes beneficial microbes and enhances soil health
Charcoal – Boosts microbial growth, improves aeration, and helps capture ammonia

Every ingredient is selected to support a balanced, self‑sustaining bioactive system.

❄️ Clean & Safe – Frozen Before Shipping

All substrate is frozen prior to shipment to eliminate pests and unwanted hitchhikers. Freezing preserves beneficial bacteria and microbial life far better than heat‑treating, ensuring your substrate arrives nutrient‑rich and ready to use.

Ready to ship in 3-5 business days

Shipping Policy

Auction winnings ship on the following Monday. Payment for an auction win must be completed by Sunday at 5pm EST to qualify to have it shipped that Monday. Tuesday is occasionally used as an alternative for customer requests, holidays, etc.

Shipping Options

FedEx 2‑Day or Overnight (Hold for Pickup only)Live Arrival Guarantee (LAG) applies only when shipments are held at a FedEx hub for pickup.
Orders must be picked up the same day they arrive. Any issues must be reported with photo/video evidence on the day of arrival.
Shipments sent to a home address are not covered under LAG.
At checkout, please provide the FedEx hub location where you’d like your order held. If none is specified, we will ship to the hub closest to your address.

Weather & Temperature Conditions

LAG is valid only when temperatures at the destination are between 40°F and 90°F.
If temperatures are below 40°F or above 90°F, shipping may be delayed for animal safety.
Heat or cold packs are included at no extra cost when necessary.
Live Arrival Guarantee Requirements

Clear photo/video evidence of DOA (Dead on Arrival) animals must be provided the same day of delivery.
LAG covers only the number of animals purchased. Any extras or overcounts included in your shipment are not covered.
Example: If you purchase 10 isopods and receive 15, but 2 arrive DOA, LAG does not apply since you still received the full purchased amount.

Right to Delay Shipping

We reserve the right to delay shipments during extreme weather conditions to protect the health and safety of the animals.

Refund Policy

Replacement or refund is offered in the event of DOA's that fall within the Live Arrival Guarantee Policy.

For further details about our policy, visit our store page: https://shieldwallexotics.com/pages/store-policy