#coco substrates

[coastalcoirs]

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The Benefits of Using Coco Coir for Successful Mushroom Cultivation

Introduction: Mushroom cultivation is a fascinating and rewarding endeavor that has gained popularity among enthusiasts and commercial growers alike. While mushrooms don't grow in traditional soil, the choice of substrate plays a pivotal role in their growth and development. One substrate that has gained prominence in recent years is coco coir, a natural byproduct of coconut processing. In this blog post, we'll explore why coco coir is an excellent choice for cultivating mushrooms and how its unique properties contribute to successful cultivation.

1. Exceptional Moisture Retention: Coco coir, derived from coconut husks, is known for its exceptional water-holding capacity. This feature is crucial for mushroom cultivation, as maintaining consistent moisture levels is essential for mycelium colonization and subsequent fruiting. Unlike some other substrates, coco coir retains moisture while still allowing excess water to drain, creating an ideal environment for healthy mycelial growth.

2. Optimal Texture: The texture of coco coir is another factor that makes it well-suited for mushroom cultivation. Its fibrous structure provides ample surface area for mycelium to spread and establish a robust network. This is particularly important during the colonization phase when mycelium growth needs a suitable substrate to expand.

3. pH Neutrality and Versatility: Coco coir typically has a near-neutral pH, which can be advantageous when growing mushrooms. It provides a stable starting point for adjusting pH levels to suit the specific needs of different mushroom species. Moreover, coco coir's neutral nature allows growers to customize nutrient supplementation more effectively, creating an optimal environment for mushroom growth.

4. Resistance to Contaminants: Contaminants can quickly derail a mushroom cultivation project. Coco coir's natural composition and structure offer some resistance to common contaminants, reducing the risk of unwanted organisms taking over the substrate. This feature makes coco coir a reliable choice, especially for beginners who are learning the ropes of mushroom cultivation.

5. Eco-Friendly and Sustainable: Coco coir is a renewable resource, making it an environmentally conscious choice for substrate material. As coconut husks are a byproduct of the coconut industry, using coco coir also helps in reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices.

6. Ease of Sourcing and Preparation: Coco coir is widely available from gardening centers, agricultural suppliers, and online stores. It usually comes in a dehydrated form, making it easy to transport and store. When ready to use, it only requires rehydration with water, a straightforward process that saves time compared to preparing other substrates.

Conclusion: In the world of mushroom cultivation, choosing the right substrate can significantly impact the success of your endeavors. Coco coir stands out as an exceptional choice, offering benefits such as optimal moisture retention, texture, versatility, and resistance to contaminants. Whether you're a novice cultivator or an experienced grower, integrating coco coir into your mushroom cultivation journey can enhance your chances of achieving healthy and bountiful harvests.

[deathfeigning]

PSA: don't keep blue death feigning beetles on crushed walnut substrate !

i didn't know it was bad while i was doing my research and it seemed fine for my lil bugs at first, but it's not good for them at all :')

they try to eat it but can't, so it ends up sticking to their mouths and preventing them from eating proper food. when they do manage to eat it, they have trouble passing through their body.

so unless u want to spend 20 minutes carefully using a paintbrush to pick off grains of crushed walnut from beetle mouthparts, don't use this substrate.

this is probably a very specific problem that most people won't encounter with their beetles, but i'm sure at least one person out there can benefit from the mistake i made

[duckweeding]

so my springtail setups are doing pretty good it seems like , noticed they like bell peppers so I buried some bell pepper scraps in there & BAM they're multiplying<3

[nurtureon]

Cultivate your plants the natural way with Coco peat, the key to successful hydroponics farming. Join the eco-friendly movement and experience the benefits of using coco peat in your hydroponics system. Say goodbye to soil and hello to a healthier, more productive harvest, and dive into the world of hydroponics farming with Coco peat

[clearmakermoon]

COCO HUSK CHIP BALES 4.5KG

Coconut husks are sliced into required sizes to obtain coco chips. They have become an important, natural, economical growing medium. They have replaced fir bark in organic agriculture.

https://www.ceyloncocopeat.com/product.php?name=Coco-Husk-Chip-Bales-4.5kg

[swagging-back-to]

this is kinda what i mean btw.

my mice would be in here for .5 seconds, see the moss, and then start digging and pushing it into the blue section or vice versa.

to be fair tho this is a hamster cage and most people who post stuff like this do it for their hamsters...which makes less sense to me bc hamsters burrow way more than mice and yet even hamsters are better behaved when it comes to the substrate?

i dont understand how people can have super cute mouse enclosures with specific bedding depths nd a bajillion things everywhere--

none of my girls give a SINGLE fuck about it and will dig one corner of substrate to the bottom of the tank, therefore burying everything else in a mountain.

[hi-sierra]

Tortoise Storytime!

For most of his life, the scale burger lived in an enclosure that was about 7.5 square feet (~0.7 square meters). This is usually way too small- but he lived in a facility that always had someone on staff, letting him roam the floors while they worked on something nearby.

During covid, I worked at this reptile facility to replace workers who were higher risk and staying home. And I feel deeply in love with this lil bean of a tortoise. He was incredibly vibrant and friendly, was so habituated to humans that he didn't even have an instinct to retract into his shell, and was just flat out adorable.

A year after moving away for my PhD, my old boss reached out to me and asked if I could provide a good home to any of the animals. I instantly asked for this guy.

Unfortunately, I absolutely felt like I made a mistake for a while. I quickly realized that, as busy grad student that worked during the day, I couldn't be letting him roam outside of his small enclosure all the time. For the past year, I've been doing the best I can, experimenting with small enclosures, outdoor time, and floor time to best address his needs. But it always felt temporary and subpar.

As a Russian Tortoise, he has a partial hibernation cycle. For some weird reason, his is inverted with the actual seasons. So when he settled down in the late spring and started pseudohibernation, I could breathe easy for a bit. I left him with some caretakers over the summer, who didn't have much trouble with a sleeping tortoise, and went around having my adventures.

But I knew I wanted something nice waiting for him when he started being active again.

Introducing: the tortoise palace

I had several things in mind for a new enclosure. I wanted it to maximize space in my apartment, maximize my space in my apartment, and have somewhat easy teardown in case I have to move. So, I lifted my bed to be about 4 feet off the ground, and made the enclosure under it. The entire setup is in latched-together pieces that can easily be taken apart and set up again.

I've added climbing enrichment in the form of garden bricks, rocks, and multiple forms of substrate (orchid bark as the main, reptibark, coco coir, and rabbit pellets in deeper dig boxes) but I'll be adding more as time goes on. He's been loving climbing around and I can't wait to see what he'll do with other stuff.

It's an ongoing project, and there's a lot of "temporary solutions that are kinda-permanent" in here, but I'll be fixing those over time. Notably, the walls are pretty low- he can't get out, but I have to be cognizant of putting things he can climb on near the edges. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears! But for now, here's the beast, his unfathomable power just barely contained.

Tiny bit of emotion under the cut.

I know this is dumb. But finishing this genuinely made me cry a little.

I've felt so bad about keeping this guy in what I know is a subpar environment for so long, and doing the best I could to keep him happy and healthy within it. But it was always barely keeping my head above the water.

And now, I finally feel like I have a good, permanent solution to it. This design, by definition, will fit in the space of a full sized bed in any place I live in the future. I feel like I finally provided something good for him. I know he's just a tortoise, but I really do love him, and I love seeing him happy and safe.

Idk. It's all rambles. But thanks for loving and appreciating the wonderful critter he is <3

[weevilsdaily]

this is an urgent call to those with isopod experience! i just found Stanley sitting next to a woodlouse who was missing both antenna and kept walking in circles.

i’ve made up a small habit for him with coco coir, some substrate, a slate shard and some dead leaves i found and cleaned. i’ve also sprayed him and given him some pumpkin and cucumber chunks.

Does anybody have any advice for me taking care of this lil guy (i’ve called him woody) and any recommendations for food or enclosure stuff?

thank you xx

[kedreeva]

I am briefly holding a hognose for someone that asked me to pick him up at the expo. I don't actually have any snake setups anymore, but this terrarium only has plants, springtails, and some Oreo isopods in it, so I added an underground hide, a water bowl, and a heat lamp for him and put him in. So far he seems to be enjoying it. He dug up a bunch of the substrate (it's mostly coco coir, spagnum moss, and orchid bark chips, this was meant to house animals eventually just not a snake) and basked for a while and took a mouse for me. I miss having snakes, but I know I don't have the time for them. It's still nice to snabysit for a little while!

[hogteeth]

It's hard to overstate just how drastically a change in substrate has improved my sand boa Sok's life

He's gone from being worryingly skinny despite my most attentive efforts to meet his needs on aspen, to the point I was worried I was over feeding him while he was gaining no weight, having terrible stuck sheds despite a humidity box resulting in me having to give him forced hydration periods in a Tupperware with a wet rag... To now, where he's thriving with beautifully healthy scales and naturally heavy-bodied as he should be, on a healthy amount of food almost 1/3 of what he'd been fed previously. He doesn't need to be harassed with the food to eat. He waits with his head poking out of the hole to ambush the f/t mouse on tongs with a healthy appetite. He's easy to handle now, calm and relaxed and sweet.

The best decision I've ever made was switching to 1/4 play sand and 3/4 coco coir with some water poured over top when it dries so it's slightly damp trickling down. Recent developments in research and care suggest the old "sand boa = 20% humidity and literal sand" is not how they are meant to live, and I firmly agree

[omg-snakes]

Hey a neighbor just dumped a ball python on me because she didn't think they actually ate mice

So I'm trying to take care of it but it's been a long while since I had a snake and I'm not afraid to ask for help

Do you have any recommendations for substrate and in tank heating?

We currently have what the baby came with , some damp coconut husk and a single low heat bulb lamp.

We're going to update the tank tomorrow or the day after based on how much we have to travel and outfit it but substrate can change a lot based on brand

Sorry for rambling

Oh, oof. I'm so sorry that your neighbor was irresponsible and really glad that that poor snake is in a better situation already. Thank you for taking them in and giving them a chance.

I'm not a ball python expert by any means, so please take what I say with a grain of salt and double-check before you commit to anything.

When I worked in the pet industry (one million years ago!) cypress mulch was the preferred substrate and it can be mixed with coco coir. Coco husk chip on its own is also supposed to be pretty good for higher-humidity species and it's very sustainable.

For heat, I'm a big fan of under-tank heating, but a radiant heat panel or a ceramic heat emitter might be better depending on the enclosure. Light bulbs are an inefficient heat source for snakes and overnight red lights are both inefficient and affect circadian rhythms so I didn't recommend them for reptiles at all.

Just make sure whatever heat source you choose, there's a thermostat to keep it in check.

I hope the snake thrives in your care and that the two of you are fast friends!

[deathfeigning]

they would go to war for banana beetle jelly

edit since this post is gaining traction again- never house your beetles on the substrate shown in this video (crushed walnut)- mine tried to eat it and suffered for it. a mix of sand, gravel, and coco fiber is much safer!

[duckweeding]

i just realized i havent shown much else of walnut since i got her i should post more pics of her.... maybe when i modify her enclosure a little bit i'll get pics of that

[lamby-grahamy]

This is their full setup btw. Lid has a little inset of mesh and cling wrap to keep the humidity in. Also grabbed springtails ☺️

Y’all.

[clearmakermoon]

Planter Bags

They are made from 100% natural coco chips and coco peat (coconut chips and peat). They are an excellent eco-friendly growing medium in limited space. They are specially designed for organic green houses, home and sky gardening and for any other economical cultivation.

https://www.ceyloncocopeat.com/product.php?name=Planter-Bags