Eco Earth – 1 Brick
$9.49
Price: $9.49
(as of Oct 13, 2025 17:09:50 UTC – Details)
Product description
Zoo Med Laboratories has been on the cutting edge of reptile husbandry and innovation for nearly 50 years. In 1993 Zoo Med developed the 1st UVB lamp for reptiles, which changed the way all Zoos, herpetologist, and hobbyists keep reptiles in captivity.
Sustainable Coconut Fiber Substrate Eco-Friendly Substrate for tropical or burrowing pets.
Eco Earth is a compressed coconut fiber substrate that provides a natural and safe environment for reptiles. It helps maintain optimal humidity levels and offers a comfortable, eco-friendly bedding option for your pet’s enclosure.
Eco Eart Coconut Fiber Substrate
Ideal for terrariums incorporating reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates.
Eco Earth Coconut Fiber Substrate is an eco-friendly product made from the husks of coconuts and can be safely composted or recycled into potted plants or gardens.
Use it damp for tropical species as it naturally absorbs and breaks down odor and waste products.Add Eco Earth Coconut Fiber Substrate on top of Zoo Med’s HydroBalls to create an ideal drainage layer for optimum plant growth, humidity, and drainage in naturalistic terrariums.
Eco Earth
Expanding Brick
Add Eco Earth Coconut Fiber Substrate on top of Zoo Med’s HydroBalls to create an ideal drainage layer for optimum plant growth, humidity, and drainage in naturalistic terrariums.
The video showcases the product in use.The video guides you through product setup.The video compares multiple products.The video shows the product being unpacked. Eco Earth Substrate Merchant Video
Available as a compressed brick or loose bag
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Customer Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 stars 194
4.6 out of 5 stars 99
4.8 out of 5 stars 6,474
Price
$24.84$24.84
$9.49$9.49
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Style
Loose
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Loose
Size
8qt
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24qt
Reptile Safe
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Holds Humidity
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Need to add water
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Product Dimensions : 8 x 4 x 2 inches; 1.41 Pounds
Item model number : EE10
Date First Available : June 22, 2011
Manufacturer : Zoo Med Labs
ASIN : B002KE8L1O
Best Sellers Rank: #30,851 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #64 in Terrarium Substrate
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Compressed coconut fiber will expand to make 7-8 liters of substrate
Ideal substrate for all types of reptiles, amphibians, small animals or insects
Made from an eco-friendly renewable resource
Naturally absorbs and breaks down odor and waste products
Pack of 2
Customers say
Customers find the bedding brick excellent for keeping enclosures moist and report it works well for hermit crabs. Moreover, the product receives positive feedback for its functionality. However, the dirt resistance receives mixed reviews, with one customer noting it’s hard to remove some of the dirt. Additionally, customers disagree on the ease of use and material type.
Amazon Customer –
Naturally prevents mold and mildew!
I have a hermit crab that is now approx. 10 to 12 years old. I adopted it from my grandson who was gifted it several years ago, and he was simply never interested. I made it a home in an old goldfish bowl and the rest is history. We have moved or changed his habitat many times, and now he is, with his legs out-stretched, about eight inches across, and he lives in a twenty gallon glass tank. I have used Eco Earth by Zoo Med exclusively because hermit crabs must have a very humid environment to breath properly through modified gills. At the same time, they are not aquatic and can drown. This stuff is perfect! Once hydrated, it holds moisture very well but doesn’t get too heavy for him to move through easily. And since he also needs a very warm environment, we keep heaters attached to the bottom of his tank and they stay on ALWAYS. We used to amend the Eco Earth with sand, but over time it would get rock hard from the heat in the bottom of his tank, so eventually we went to ONLY the Zoo Med coconut fiber. Mold isn’t an issue because the coconut fiber naturally prevents it, even in an environment that stays very warm and humid. For an environment that must be warm and damp, but has to stay mold free, nothing is better. I HIGHLY recommend the Zoo Med Eco Earth. He’s happy, healthy and growing like a weed!
Sammy –
Works perfect for hermit crabs!
Great for helping with humidity in hermit crab habitat!
Anthony Rodby –
It does it job well.
It was great and there was minimal dust. The block expanded really quickly which was nice.
Cody Brown –
A MUST have for all crabitats!
I love this stuff for my hermit crab tank. It is safe and keeps the crabs happy. It is incredibly easy to use, just soak it in your treated water (NOT TAP WATER) and then break it up and add it. You will want a 5:1 ratio of play sand and eco brick for your substrate. Make sure that it is also at least 6 inches. This is a great product, and if you love your crabs, you will use it often.
Velliesa C. –
A lot of dirt packed in a small brick.
I have a frog and this is what I use in its tank. It works great! It was really hard to remove some of the dirt without using a knife (which i wasn’t willing to do) so I had to submerge the whole brick in water. It ended up being A LOT more dirt than I thought it would be. You get so much for the price you pay.
Gino –
Good bedding for Pacman frogs
Good bedding. It expanded a lot and filled the tank for my Pacman frog.
Chef Parker –
Great product
Awesome qualityÂ
Rae –
Make sure to moisten then allow to dry
Great for hermit crabs
Kelly –
works great
Penny Ronyson –
We use this for our 5 snake and 2 gecko bio-active terrariums. Holds moisture well, easy to clean, convenient packaging for storing and use.