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title: "Josh's Frogs ABG Mix (4 Quart/1 Gallon)"
brand: "josh's frogs"
price: "¥19676"
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Josh's Frogs"
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# Slow breakdown for long-lasting use Decades-proven botanical blend Supports thriving microfauna ecosystem Josh's Frogs ABG Mix (4 Quart/1 Gallon)

**Brand:** josh's frogs
**Price:** ¥19676
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌱 Elevate your vivarium game with the legendary ABG Mix — where plants and microfauna thrive in perfect harmony!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Josh's Frogs ABG Mix (4 Quart/1 Gallon) by josh's frogs
- **How much does it cost?** ¥19676 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/648357964-joshs-frogs-abg-mix-4-quart-1-gallon)

## Best For

- josh's frogs enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted josh's frogs brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Microfauna Magnet:** Optimized to cultivate healthy colonies of springtails, isopods, and other beneficial insects, enhancing your bioactive setup.
- • **Odor-Free & Clean:** Maintains a fresh, natural habitat without unpleasant smells, perfect for geckos and tropical species.
- • **Balanced Natural Ecosystem:** A precise mix of tree fern fiber, charcoal, sphagnum peat, and fir bark creates a self-sustaining environment for plants and critters alike.
- • **Decades of Botanical Expertise:** Crafted from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens' time-tested formula to nurture tropical and houseplants with ease.
- • **Sustained Freshness & Durability:** Engineered to decompose slowly, ensuring your vivarium stays vibrant for years without frequent substrate changes.

## Overview

Josh's Frogs ABG Mix is a premium, 4-quart substrate blend originally developed by the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Designed for tropical vivariums, it combines tree fern fiber, charcoal, sphagnum peat, and fir bark to create a long-lasting, bio-balanced environment that supports both plants and microfauna like springtails and isopods. Ideal for creating odor-free, sustainable habitats, this mix is a top choice for bioactive terrariums and vivariums.

## Description

ABG mix is a premium substrate for tropical vivariums. A precise blend of tree fern fiber, charcoal, sphagnum peat, long fiber sphagnum, and fir bark, this substrate is capable of lasting several years when used properly. Originally perfected by the Atlanta Botanical Gardens of Atlanta, Georgia, this substrate will support a sizable population of microfauna while allowing plants to thrive. It is a good idea to wet the substrate before placing it in the vivarium.

Review: This is easily the best possible mix for isopod colonies I've been using it for half a year now they've been proliferating like crazy, also perfect for microfauna in vivariums!
Review: Really nice soil for our bioactive vivarium. No funky smells, healthy environment for the plants and geckos.

## Features

- PLANTS THRIVE: Recipe from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens proven for decades to accommodate a huge variety of plants, especially tropicals and houseplants.
- LONG LASTING: Specifically designed to break down slowly, making it prime for use in terrariums/vivariums.
- BIO-BALANCED: Each of the multiple ingredients in this precise mix support a balanced ecosystem.
- EXCELLENT FOR CULTURING: Great for springtails, isopods, and other similar insects
- Not for use with hermit crabs or pac-man frogs. Please view our biobeddings specifically for those animals.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00JJS9WOO |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Brand | Josh's Frogs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,202) |
| Date First Available | 16 July 2019 |
| Features | Durable, Natural Product |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | JF00504 |
| Manufacturer | Josh's Frogs |
| Package Dimensions | 31.39 x 24 x 8.71 cm; 951.9 g |
| Size | 4 quarts 1 gallon |
| Style | Tropical |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Josh's Frogs
- **Style:** Tropical
- **UPC:** 856106005049

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is ABG made of?**
A: It is a special blend of Charcoal, Milled sphagnum moss, Fir bark, Tree fern fiber, and Peat moss.

**Q: What animals can live on this substrate?**
A: ABG is ideal for Dart Frogs, Mantellas, Tree Frogs, Bumblebee Toads, Tropical Geckos, Anoles and Tarantulas.

**Q: Can it be mixed with other substrates?**
A: We do not recommend diluting the ABG with other substrates like coco fiber as it may not work as intended.

**Q: How many bags do I need?**
A: We recommend roughly 1 4qt bag per square foot of floor space. (Click on product images for a chart)

**Q: Why can't I use it by itself?**
A: While ABG is great for plant growth, the other substrate parts are important for the animals! False Bottom increases humidity and keeps the soil from becoming overly wet. Sphagnum Moss and Leaf Litter keep the ABG from sticking to frogs.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***D on 23 June 2016*

This is easily the best possible mix for isopod colonies I've been using it for half a year now they've been proliferating like crazy, also perfect for microfauna in vivariums!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***E on 29 December 2025*

Really nice soil for our bioactive vivarium. No funky smells, healthy environment for the plants and geckos.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***R on 23 July 2017*

It was a product I was recommended prior to purchasing and it's exactly what I needed for my gecko's terrarium!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Josh's Frogs ABG Mix Tropical Plant Soil & Bioactive Terrarium Vivarium Substrate (4 Quart/1 Gallon)
- Josh's Frogs False Bottom - LECA Expanded Clay Pebbles (5 Quarts)
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*Last updated: 2026-02-09*