{"product_id":"hydroton-hydroballs-drainage-layer-hydroponic-material","title":"Hydroton (Hydroballs - Drainage Layer \/ Hydroponic Material)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroton (Hydroballs) \u003c\/strong\u003e— Expanded Clay Drainage Layer for Vivariums \u0026amp; Hydroponic Setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur drainage layer of choice. Hydroton are expanded clay balls that absorb and release water evenly, promote high levels of aerobic bacteria growth (the good stuff!), and provide an excellent negative space to trap water in the drainage layer. This is the same material many hydroponic shops use for growing plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy builders love Hydroton:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven water absorption \u0026amp; release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Expanded clay balls regulate moisture throughout the drainage layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerobic bacteria growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— High surface area promotes beneficial bacteria that keep the system healthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNegative space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Excellent structure for trapping water without waterlogging the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponic-grade material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Same trusted material used by hydroponic growers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Rinse and reuse for ongoing builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amounts by enclosure size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"chat-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnclosure Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBags Needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12x12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–2 bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18x18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 gallon breeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24x18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36x18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePour 2–3 inches of Hydroton into the bottom of your enclosure as the drainage layer before adding substrate barrier and substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edart frog vivariums, tarantula enclosures, planted terrariums, paludariums, and any bioactive build with a drainage layer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FrogDaddy","offers":[{"title":"1 quart","offer_id":53842959171903,"sku":"DRYHORTSUPPHYD01","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":53842959204671,"sku":"DRYHORTSUPPHYD02","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 gallons","offer_id":53842959237439,"sku":"DRYHORTSUPPHYD03","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gallons","offer_id":53842959270207,"sku":"DRYHORTSUPPHYD04","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 gallons BULK BOX","offer_id":53842959302975,"sku":"DRYHORTSUPPHYD05","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/Hydroton.jpg?v=1782140823","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/hydroton-hydroballs-drainage-layer-hydroponic-material","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}