{"product_id":"leca-clay-balls-terrarium-drainage","title":"LECA Clay Balls | Terrarium Drainage \u0026 Plant Media","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a more functional foundation for your terrarium or plant setup with \u003cstrong\u003eLECA Clay Balls.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLECA begins as clay that is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprocessed and fired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As it heats, the clay expands into lightweight pellets with a porous interior and tiny air pockets. The finished material is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH-neutral and stable over time, so it does not decay or break down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause it is lightweight and porous, LECA can serve as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrainage layer or false-bottom material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in terrariums, plant pots, propagation trays and semi-hydroponic systems. It is also well suited for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etropical plant displays and reptile enclosures with waterfalls, water features or consistently humid conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be used as a top layer over plant soil to create a less accessible surface for fungus gnats to lay eggs. If you prefer a simple physical barrier, a layer of LECA may help deter egg-laying. If you would rather use a biological approach, explore our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberduckyisopods.com\/products\/the-biodiversity-fungus-gnat-eradicator-rove-beetle-predatory-mites\"\u003eBiodiversity Fungus Gnat Eradicator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLECA is safe to use around \u003cstrong\u003eisopods, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberduckyisopods.com\/products\/white-springtails-folsomia-candida-or-collembola-sp\"\u003espringtails\u003c\/a\u003e, reptiles, amphibians and plants\u003c\/strong\u003e when it serves a purpose in the enclosure. It is not necessary for every setup. If you are building a simple isopod bin or reptile enclosure that does not need drainage, water features or additional humidity support, you do not need to add LECA. Composting worms, such as red wigglers, are a more natural fit for those setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose LECA Clay Balls?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight and porous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps create structure for drainage in reptile enclosures and plant-based setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH-neutral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for a wide range of terrarium and plant applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does not decay or break down over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful for terrariums, plant pots, semi-hydro setups, propagation and humid reptile enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bag contains the same general ball size with natural variations in shape and surface texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use LECA Clay Balls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace LECA in the part of your terrarium or plant setup designed for drainage, structure or plant support. Use it beneath or around plants according to your specific setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can \u003cstrong\u003erinse LECA before use if you prefer\u003c\/strong\u003e, but rinsing is not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLECA Clay Balls are available in heat-sealed bags in the following sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 qt \/ 0.5 gal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 qt \/ 1 gal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 qt \/ 1.5 gal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 qt \/ 4.5 gal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rubber Ducky Isopods","offers":[{"title":"2 qts (0.5 gal)","offer_id":45981847420981,"sku":null,"price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 qts (1 gal)","offer_id":45981847453749,"sku":null,"price":18.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 qts (1.5 gal)","offer_id":45981847486517,"sku":null,"price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 qts (4.5 gal)","offer_id":45981847519285,"sku":null,"price":54.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/2572\/2677\/files\/www.RubberDuckyIsopods.com_165d0036-4a3e-4e04-8bad-2bb185363aab.png?v=1788832495","url":"https:\/\/rubberduckyisopods.com\/products\/leca-clay-balls-terrarium-drainage","provider":"Rubber Ducky Isopods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}