My first vivarium questions

[Princess-dad]

I go to my local hydroponics store and get a 10 pound brick of compressed coco . Bake block on warm , at least 150° for 2/3 hours should kill any mites in it . Rehydrate block , put coco thru 1/4x1/4 piece of screen wire , to remove any fibers or any unwanted debris . Stir coco over the next few days to dry it out . You now have roughly 10 pounds of coco for $10.00 US. Its a little work but the price is good.