{"product_id":"prorep-bio-life-forest-substrate","title":"ProRep Bio Life Forest Substrate","description":"\u003cp\u003eProRep Bio Life Forest Substrate is a blended soil mix designed specifically for bioactive vivarium setups in jungle and woodland-style enclosures. It supports live planting, beneficial microfauna, and the development of a self-sustaining ecosystem — making it a practical choice for keepers who want a naturalistic approach to vivarium maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComposition and Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBio Life Forest is formulated from a blend of high-quality ingredients chosen to balance nutrient availability with an open, well-aerated structure. This openness is essential — it allows plant roots to establish freely while also providing the micro-habitats that woodlice, springtails, bacteria, and fungi need to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBioactive Keeping — How It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional substrates that are stripped out and replaced on a regular schedule, Bio Life Forest is intended to mature over time. As the microfauna populations establish and organic matter is broken down naturally within the substrate, the vivarium develops into a functioning ecosystem. Spot-cleaning handles surface waste where needed, and partial top-ups can be made, but full substrate changes should be avoided — doing so disrupts the microbial and invertebrate communities that make the system work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe substrate delivers sufficient nutrients to support the live plants that form the foundation of a bioactive build. Its structure prevents compaction, keeping the root zone oxygenated and promoting strong, healthy plant growth over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBio Life Forest is available in a range of bag sizes to suit different enclosure scales — from smaller builds getting started with bioactive keeping to larger vivarium projects requiring a greater volume of substrate. Select the size that best matches your setup from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor keepers moving away from sterile substrates towards a living vivarium, ProRep Bio Life Forest provides a reliable, purpose-built foundation that does the work alongside your cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"10 Litres","offer_id":54176652460369,"sku":"SMT810","price":11.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Litres","offer_id":54176652493137,"sku":"SMT812","price":24.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/prorep-bio-life-forest-substrate","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}