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Old 01-05-17, 11:19 PM   #1
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How much bio active substrate in a 4 foot tank?

Hello everyone, I have a 48Lx34Dx12H enclosure for big ball python and I'm now switching him over to a bio-active substrate. I was wondering how much substrate in gallons I'll need? As well as how many isopods and springtails I will need to buy? I know what I need to purchase, just not sure on the amount hahaha
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Old 01-06-17, 04:19 AM   #2
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Re: How much bio active substrate in a 4 foot tank?

Hello and welcome to the forum. I'm not into bio-active but there are quite a few on here who are.
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Re: How much bio active substrate in a 4 foot tank?

If your enclosure is only 12" high it's going to be tough. I really wouldn't recommend less than 6" deep. At that depth, you'll need 5.67 cubic feet of substrate. But that isn't going to leave much head room for your snake. That's a rough estimate that doesn't account for your drainage layer.
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