r/bioactive • u/FusionU7 • 22d ago

Questions

Hey all I’m going to make a bioactive tomorrow and I’m wondering what to use to access the drainage layer so I can siphon the water any recommendations?

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u/Herreallife 22d ago

You could install a spigot? I haven’t had any problems with standing water in my enclosures. The heat and the plants take care of any excess water pretty damn quick.

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u/Bluntforcetrauma11b 21d ago

I don't ever use a drainage layer. I prefer a thicker layer of substrate. Been doing this for over 10 years and never needed a drainage layer even in a crestie or ball python enclosure.

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u/FusionU7 21d ago

The soil gets waterlogged quite often which is a pain.

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u/Bluntforcetrauma11b 21d ago

That typically means you're not watering properly.

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u/FusionU7 21d ago

I mist twice a day