Exo Terra BioDrain Terrarium Substrate for Aquarium, 4.4-Pound
$11.99
Price: $11.99
(as of Oct 18, 2025 14:53:55 UTC – Details)
Exo Terra BioDrain Terrarium Draining Substrate is a natural, non-organic substrate that allows excellent drainage of the terrarium. It will not rot or decompose like other natural substrates. The optional BioDrain Terrarium Draining Mesh ( sold separately) will keep the BioDrain Terrarium Draining Substrate separated from the decorative terrarium top-layer substrate and prevent the different substrates from mixing and contaminating the water. The BioDrain Terrarium Draining Substrate will function as a biological filtration system. The clean terrarium water can then be circulated in waterfalls, the Exo Terra Rain System or plants.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 2.5 x 10 x 2.5 inches; 4.41 Pounds
Item model number : PT3115
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : March 24, 2013
Manufacturer : Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
ASIN : B009ZWA0JU
Best Sellers Rank: #48,147 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #109 in Terrarium Substrate
Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 364 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Natural; non-decomposable substrate
Creates a water drainage system
Ideal for tropical terrariums and paludariums
Customers say
Customers find the terrarium substrate to be a perfect midsize rock that offers good value for money. However, the product receives mixed feedback regarding its cleanliness, with several customers noting that it is extremely dirty and dusty.

Tonya S. –
Perfect midsized rocks for the drainage part of my vivarium
This is the perfect midsize rock for my drainage in my vivarium. I should have ordered two bags instead of one.You will need to rinse it, as it’s pretty dusty, but it’s got a cool texture, color, and the price is very affordable!
Justin M –
Excellent product and price!
This stuff is great. The size of the rocks vary. I have it as a false bottom in a 18x18x18 zoo med tank. It takes about 3 bags to do a decent layer if you are using it for a bioactive vivarium.
Existing Here –
Huge bag, great value
Wasn’t expecting the size, will have some left over. Bought for 10gal
Taylor –
Great for price
I got this stuff for my small mourning gecko setup. It comes very dirty, so definitely wash it as soon as you get it, but it seems to do its job just fine in my tank!
Cory –
Lava Rocks mostly 3/4 inch
Good Product, I purchased 3 bags which gave me probably just under 3 inches depth 3 inches wide by 16 inches length.I highly recommend measuring your Terrarium as one bag does not cover much surface area.They are simply medium sized Lava Rocks ranging from a 1/4 to 1 inch wide stones. Most around 3/4 inches.I also purchased a Hoffman brand lava stone bag on Amazon for my top layer and most stones were barely over a 1/4 inch and also cost about $3 more.Know what sizes lava rocks you want before purchasing.
david mullins –
Quality
Quick shipping and good value
Amber Johnson –
Wow.
Wow.
Tansy –
Good water table
Used these to create a water table for my crested gecko tank in addition to the bio drain mesh, with coconut husk and some moss on top. With daily misting the humidity stays nicely in the 70-80 range. Iâve had the setup going for over a month and havenât seen any sort of mold growth and my crestie is happy and healthy.
icke –
Hat genau gereicht für das Terrarium 50*50 ca. 10cm hoch.
Sarah. –
Setting up a reservoir under the substrate in multiple gecko tanks to increase moisture and these in the bottom under some mesh fabric work perfectly. They are a good size to fill the space, easy to pour in and set up, I can see the water level for ease of top up and they look smart and neat.
Cliente de Amazon –
Excelente, todo en forma y muy rápido el envÃo, ojala actualicen su catalogo exo terra, para comprar mas cosas, gracias
daniele –
Non ho ancora provato poiché il volume è davvero risicato. à pesante quindi due kg davvero poca roba per allestire un terrario
Caso –
As expected !