#looking for the right top soil

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placid meteor
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The topsoils im finding have manure in them, but I'm also seeing other soils like seed starter and bonsai mix which dont have the manure or fertilizer. Is perlite or worm castings safe? What are thing i should completely avoid, or what are some brands you have used? I also see coconut coir, but rn my geckos as on eco earth and i was planning to change them to a 70/30 soil/sand mix. I live in the u.s too btw

merry orchid
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NQA Have you looked at the substrate guide?

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!substrate

gritty walrusBOT
merry orchid
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!soil

gritty walrusBOT
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Topsoils

When picking a soil for your substrate mix, you want to find organic topsoil. It is worth noting that topsoil is different from potting soil.

In general, the topsoil you use should not have any additives such as fertilizers, manure or perlite/vermiculite. However, there are a select few additives such as charcoal and worm castings that are safe.
You can normally find topsoil in hardware or gardening stores, and if none is available, Reptisoil is a safe alternative.

Be aware that the soils listed in this graphic may have ingredients that vary across regions. Be sure to read the ingredients and labels to ensure they do not have any fertilizer or other harmful additives.

merry orchid
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Click the jpg link to see safe top soils you can find at a local hardware store