BryoBase - Moss Adhesion Layer

BryoBase — Hydrophilic Moss Adhesion Layer for Terrariums, Vivariums & Paludariums

Description:

Take control of moss growth in your enclosure. FrogDaddy BryoBase is a hydrophilic moss adhesion layer designed to help moss spores, fragments, and dehydrated slurry mixes establish on vertical and textured terrarium surfaces. Its moisture-retentive formula creates a tacky biological layer that improves spore contact, reduces runoff, and promotes even moss establishment across backgrounds made with SR TropicalClay, GeoForm Clay, cork bark, wood, stone, foam, Drylok, and other hardscape surfaces.

Why builders love BryoBase:

• Moss finally sticks — Tacky biological layer holds spores and fragments in place instead of fighting runoff
• Works on tough surfaces — Makes backgrounds like Drylok and foam actually conducive to moss growth
• Breathable & re-wettable — Mud-like consistency spreads easily while staying breathable for healthy moss establishment
• Versatile application — Ideal for lightweight moss walls, naturalistic living surfaces, and biologically active backgrounds
• Pairs with the FrogDaddy system — Use after GeoForm Clay and before BryoBrick, BryoSpore, or Vivarium Vine Vault

Coverage:

• Light application (single panel background, some wood/stone) — up to an 18x18x24 enclosure
• Heavy application (multiple background panels, higher surface area) — up to a 12x12x18 enclosure

Directions:

1. Add 1 cup of warm (not hot) water to the bag of BryoBase powder and agitate aggressively
2. Allow mixture to hydrate 1–2 minutes before use
3. Apply a thin layer (1–3mm) across the area where you'll add moss inoculants
4. Use within 15 minutes of mixing — after 1 hour, tack is no longer active and gel forms

Target texture: tacky, spreadable, between matte and glossy, thick enough to stay in place without dripping.

Best practices: Maintain consistent humidity during moss establishment (we recommend 90% glass, 10% screen for 85–95% humidity) and avoid heavy direct spraying immediately after application.

Note: Not designed for use with wet moss mix BryoBlend.