SOILICO – Premium substrates & bioactive components for terrariums – the collection page for terrarium substrates, drainage, coconut components, clay, and leaf litter for natural and functional setups. The product range is aimed at keepers who want their terrarium to be not only visually appealing but also functionally designed. Depending on your goals, you will find suitable products here for humid, bioactive, structured, or drier terrariums – from classic biotope substrate to supplementary components for drainage, structure, and top layering .
Why many owners choose SOILICO:
– Substrates according to biotope : suitable options for tropical, forest, cave and savanna setups
– Systematically combinable : Drainage, main substrate, coconut, clay and leaf litter can be sensibly coordinated.
– Suitable for bioactive terrariums : practical for setups with plants and microfauna
– Structure and climate adaptable : depending on the design, it can be used in a more airy, humid, looser or more compact manner.
– Natural appearance : useful for keepers who want a clean and harmonious overall look in the terrarium
– Suitable for various terrarium types : from humid forest setups to drier, more structured terrariums
Typical areas of application (practical):
– Substrate for bioactive terrariums with plants and microfauna
– Substrate structure for humid tropical and forest terrariums
– Structured substrate for cave or savanna setups
– Construction of drainage layers in humid or planted terrariums
– Supplemented with coconut, clay or leaves for more structure, naturalness and coordinated surfaces
The SOILICO product range:
– Biotope substrates : Tropical, Forest, Cave and Savanna variants for different climates and design goals
– Drainage : DrainBase as a lower base layer for moister or planted setups
– Coconut components : CocoEarth, CocoBase, CocoCoir and other variants for adapting the substrate structure
– ReptileClay : Clay components for added structure and a more natural soil effect
– ReptiLeaves : Leaf litter as a covering layer for natural and bioactive terrariums
This is how the product range can typically be structured:
– Optionally , add a drainage layer at the bottom if the setup runs wetter or is planted.
– Then add the appropriate main substrate depending on the biotope and desired climate.
– Depending on requirements , coconut or clay components can be used to adjust the structure and composition.
– On top, leaves as a natural covering layer for a harmonious and bioactively beneficial finish
Important for selection:
– The appropriate combination depends on the type of animal , its moisture requirements , the plants , and the desired structure.
– For moister and more bioactive setups , drainage, suitable main substrate and leaf litter are often beneficial.
– For drier or structured setups, Savanna substrates, clay, or coarser components are more suitable.
– You can find the specific suitability and composition in the individual product description.
Which SOILICO substrate is suitable for a humid terrarium?
For more humid and bioactive setups, tropical or forest substrates are particularly suitable. Which variant is appropriate depends on the desired climate, the plants, and the specific animal.
When is a drainage layer useful in a terrarium?
A drainage layer is particularly useful in humid , planted , or bioactive terrariums . It is placed in the lower section and can help make the structure more functional.
What do I use CocoBase, CocoEarth, or CocoCoir for?
Coconut components are used to loosen the substrate, adjust its structure , or customize its composition, depending on the setup. The most suitable option depends on the desired substrate appearance and intended use.
What function does foliage have in a bioactive terrarium?
Leaves serve as a natural covering layer and support a natural-looking surface in the terrarium. In bioactive setups, they are also frequently used to meaningfully supplement the surface.
What is ReptileClay used for in terrariums?
ReptileClay is used to add structure to the substrate and to selectively influence the visual effect of the setup. Depending on the design, it can be useful for creating more natural and structured substrate areas.
How do I combine drainage, substrate, and top layer effectively?
A typical setup consists of drainage at the bottom , the main substrate above it , and a layer of leaves on top . Additional coconut or clay components can be added, depending on the setup, for more structure or a different surface effect.
