{"product_id":"leaf-chop","title":"Leaf Chop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Chop \u003c\/strong\u003e— Coarse-Grade Leaf Mix for Substrate Layering \u0026amp; Isopod Feeding (Quart \u0026amp; Gallon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf chop is a very exciting product that, to our knowledge, is only available here at FrogDaddy! Leaf chop comes in 2 sizes: quart and gallon. A 1 gallon bag contains 10+ gallons of cleaned and heat-treated leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy keepers love Leaf Chop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrogDaddy exclusive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Only available here at FrogDaddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoarse-grade leaf powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— A coarse-grade form of leaf powder for easy breakdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-leaf blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Infused with 3–4 types of leaves (both hard cuticle and soft cuticle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrofauna boost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Includes a small amount of food product enjoyed by both isopods and springtails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Works as a substrate layer AND as a supplemental feeder item for isopods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy breakdown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Much easier to consume and break down for nutrient cycling than whole leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 1 gallon bag contains 10+ gallons of cleaned and heat-treated leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Easily fills an 18x18 vivarium if spread thinly and uniformly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGallon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Easily fills a 24x24 vivarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse as a substrate layer in a vivarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse appropriately via the layering list below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf chop provides an incredible boost to microfauna populations and allows for quick nutrient cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenish under the leaf litter as necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrogDaddy recommended vivarium layering (bottom to top):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage layer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Hydroballs, featherlite, or PVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate Barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Vinyl window screen to separate drainage from substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaunaReady Bioactive \/ ABG mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Main substrate layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Leaf chop layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid-breakdown (thin cuticle) leaf litter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Maples or oaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGradual-breakdown (thick cuticle) leaf litter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Magnolia \/ sea grape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse as a food product:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly mist (if applicable) the leaf powder after spreading a thin layer across the isopod's enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo this once a month, or as necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf chop is much easier to consume and break down for nutrient cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edart frog vivariums, tarantula enclosures, isopod cultures, tropical bioactive setups, and any build needing a microfauna boost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FrogDaddy","offers":[{"title":"1 quart","offer_id":53842954256703,"sku":"DRYLEAFCHOP01","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":53842954289471,"sku":"DRYLEAFCHOP02","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/Leaf_Chop.jpg?v=1782140816","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/leaf-chop","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}