Anyone heard of Coco Husk? Is it the same as Coconut Fiber?

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I am putting together my Tiger Salamanders terrarium. I went to a pet store looking for Coconut Fiber and top soil to put in his terrarium. All I found was this stuff made by Exo Terra called Coco Husk. The lady at the store said it was just like Coconut Fiber and it would be fine, not sure if I really tust the employees at these stores anymore. It is compounded into a block and I have to add water to it. Before I go ahead and add it to the top soil I was wondering if this stuff would be ok.
Thank you all, and I hope to soon stop buggin everyone with my questions! I just want to make sure I am doing this stuff right! Thanks again!:eek:
 
yes, coco Husk is the same as cocofiber. You sound really prepared!:D
 
Audwar - you are not 'bugging' everyone with your questions. By asking questions and receiving answers, everyone learns. To your point - it is important to do things correctly in the care of animals....so keep the questions coming as you learn...and as Nathan pointed out, the two products are the same. You are probably aware, but when using top soil, assure that it is 'organic', i.e., with no fertilizers, pesticides, perlite, vermiculite, etc. added...you can often find this in garden centers.
 
hello,

it will be positive when you add a bit of soil out of an deciduous forest.
Because with that soil you bring some good microfauna in the salamandertank. I use the half rotted part of the ground. The keyword is Impaction. It means that you vitalize the cokohumus.

Greetings Ingo
 
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