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product_id: 24357527
title: "False Bottom"
brand: "josh's frogs"
price: "3187 L"
currency: MDL
in_stock: true
category: "Josh's Frogs"
url: https://moldova.desertcart.com/products/24357527-false-bottom
store_origin: MD
region: Moldova
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# Optimizes bioactive plant growth Enhances vivarium humidity Lightweight expanded clay granules False Bottom

**Brand:** josh's frogs
**Price:** 3187 L
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your vivarium game with Josh’s Frogs False Bottom — where science meets style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** False Bottom by josh's frogs
- **How much does it cost?** 3187 L with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [moldova.desertcart.com](https://moldova.desertcart.com/products/24357527-false-bottom)

## Best For

- josh's frogs enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted josh's frogs brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Chic:** Made from sustainable, long-lasting clay that’s garden-friendly after use.
- • **Perfect Fit:** One 4-quart bag covers 1 sq. ft., tailored for professional vivarium setups.
- • **Root Revival:** Promotes healthier root systems by preventing soggy, waterlogged soil.
- • **Humidity Hero:** Creates a moisture reservoir to boost vivarium humidity effortlessly.
- • **Bioactive Base:** Essential first layer for thriving bioactive terrariums with live plants and clean-up crews.

## Overview

Josh's Frogs False Bottom is a 4-quart bag of lightweight expanded clay pebbles designed as a drainage layer for bioactive vivariums. It enhances humidity, prevents soil saturation, and supports healthy plant growth. Ideal for tropical animals requiring misted environments, it’s eco-friendly and pairs perfectly with substrates like ABG mix to create a thriving, naturalistic habitat.

## Description

desertcart.com: Josh's Frogs False Bottom Terrarium Substrate - LECA (4 Quarts) : Pet Supplies

## Features

- FALSE BOTTOM or drainage layer great for automatically misted vivariums with live plants
- INCREASES HUMIDITY in your vivarium by creating a place where excess water can be stored
- FIRST STEP in a bioactive terrarium that prevents soggy soil
- ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY since clay is an abundant resource, has a long life span, and can be added to the garden when spent
- MORE BIOACTIVE SUPPLIES from Josh’s Frogs! We also offer ABG mix, BioBedding, Substrate Barrier, Leaf Litter, Bioactive Booster, clean up crew cultures and plants

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00JJVBXHK |
| Brand | Josh's Frogs |
| Coverage | Full |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 946 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00856106005162 |
| Included Components | Item On Package |
| Item Form | Granules |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Liquid Volume | 5 quarts |
| Manufacturer | Josh's Frogs |
| Model Number | False |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Part Number | JF00516 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Plant Growth, Root Development, Soil Conditioning |
| Target Species | frogs |
| UPC | 856106005162 |
| Unit Count | 186.18 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Josh's Frogs
- **Item Form:** Granules
- **Item Weight:** 2.3 Pounds
- **Liquid Volume:** 5 Quarts
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Plant Growth, Root Development, Soil Conditioning

## Images

![False Bottom - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dWUI+VwDL.jpg)
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![False Bottom - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81D6j9n43RL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is False Bottom made of?**
A: It is a lightweight expanded clay aggregate.

**Q: What animals can use a false bottom?**
A: False Bottom is ideal for use with any tropical animals that require frequent misting.

**Q: Can it be used with other substrates besides ABG?**
A: Yes! ABG is the most common, but it could be used with any tropical substrate.

**Q: How many bags do I need?**
A: We recommend roughly one 4qt bag per square foot of floor space. (Click on product images for a chart)

**Q: Why can't I use it by itself?**
A: False Bottom is an impaction hazard and an unnatural texture for animals to walk on. Always keep False Bottom separated from animals with a barrier and substrate.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Josh's Frogs False Bottom - LECA Expanded Clay Pebbles (5 Quarts)
- Josh's Frogs Terrarium Substrate Barrier (24"x18")
- Josh's Frogs ABG Mix Tropical Plant Soil & Bioactive Terrarium Vivarium Substrate (4 Quart/1 Gallon)

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*Store origin: MD*
*Last updated: 2026-11-04*