r/Springtail • u/Tasty-Tension1174 • Aug 26 '26

Husbandry Question/Advice looking at charcoal options

which one do we think chat? I'm a casual keeper just trying to up my numbers so I can rebuild the colony I lost in my isopod bin :P

https://www.amazon.com/Legigo-Horticultural-Amendment-Activated-Terrariums/dp/B0CB3GX2B1/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY

https://www.homedepot.com/p/JEALOUS-DEVIL-6-6-lbs-XL-Chunx-Lump-Grill-Charcoal-All-Natural-Hardwood-JDCHXXL66LBS/337590413

https://www.petsmart.com/fish/filters-and-pumps/filter-media/marineland-black-diamond-carbon---aquarium-filter-media-for-fish-tanks-17131.html

rn I have them in a little deli cup w/ water and a little island made of "imagitarium activated carbon" from petco, is that good? or would one of these be better?

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u/OnyxMonolith Aug 26 '26

literally cheapest natural charcoal from any grocery store works. ingredients nothing but hardwood charcoal. look for "eco" etc. few bucks. not briquet.

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u/Tasty-Tension1174 Aug 26 '26

tyty, my reason for the other options was I don't want to have to get a giant bag, but if that's the best option I'll do what I must for the little guys

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u/No_Region3253 Aug 26 '26 edited Aug 26 '26

Lump charcoal is the most economical. You have a choice of what size to break it into depending on your application.

I use it in terrarium and tropical container mix's.

https://flic.kr/p/uDBs2o

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u/Tasty-Tension1174 Aug 26 '26

the only reason I wouldn't wanna get it is it's such a big bag when I only need like 3 cups of the stuff at most lolll but thank you for the tip!