{"product_id":"soil-shrooms-3d-printed-edible-soil-support","title":"Soil Shrooms | 3D-Printed Edible Bioactive Support for Isopods \u0026 Springtails","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYour Bioactive Enclosure Should Improve Over Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport the living soil in your habitat with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Shrooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, RDI’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3D-printed mushrooms designed for gradual, long-term mycelium support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etropical, arid and semi-arid bioactive enclosures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egypsum-containing material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that gradually dissolves with moisture, each shroom also offers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esupplemental food for isopods and springtails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have tested Soil Shrooms in our own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplanted reptile enclosures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where we have observed isopods and springtails grazing on the surface. Partially bury the stem and let your shroom become part of your bioactive setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold individually. Shipping included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Soil Shrooms?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplemental food for your clean-up crew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edible for springtails and isopods, Soil Shrooms offer an additional food source alongside appropriate leaf litter and their usual foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradual support with minimal upkeep:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place your shroom in the substrate and continue your enclosure’s normal care routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned and tested by RDI:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Development began in \u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with work on the \u003cstrong\u003ec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoncept testing in early 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to place:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Partially bury the stem to keep the shroom upright and adjust its height beneath your enclosure lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for different habitat styles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etropical, arid or semi-arid bioactive setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while maintaining the conditions your animals require.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have been developing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Soil Shrooms design and its use in bioactive habitats since summer 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We are proud to introduce an original RDI product shaped around practical placement and gradual use in living soil, \u003cstrong\u003econtinuing to improve your bioactive habitat over time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Soil Shrooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place the shroom where it can stand securely in the substrate and fit beneath the enclosure lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant the stem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Partially bury it, leaving the cap visible above the soil. You can place it directly from the pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresoak if you prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To hydrate your shroom before placement, soak it in water for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eup to 30 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Presoaking is optional.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow your normal care routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moisture encourages faster change. In an arid setup, maintain the humidity and watering appropriate for your animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur starting guide is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone Soil Shroom for a 6 - 18-quart bin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For enclosures up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you may choose two for placement in different areas. Additional pieces are optional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Soil Shrooms alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eappropriate soil, leaf litter and your clean-up crew’s usual foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One Soil Shroom per unit ordered. Soil, isopods and springtails are sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 inches tall with a cap approximately 2.5 inches across.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One mushroom design in a tan\/sand color.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specialty gypsum-containing material that gradually dissolves with moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Resealable black stand-up pouch with a clear window.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep unused shrooms dry in the resealed pouch until use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild Your Bioactive Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair Soil Shrooms with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberduckyisopods.com\/products\/microforest-lite-bioactive-soil-substrate?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroForest Lite bioactive soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for tropical planting and bioactive habitats, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberduckyisopods.com\/collections\/bioactive-soil-substrates\/products\/microarid-arid-bioactive-substrate?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroArid substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for an arid or semi-arid foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberduckyisopods.com\/products\/white-springtails-folsomia-candida-or-collembola-sp?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espringtails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suited to your enclosure to help establish your clean-up crew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil and live cultures are sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubber Ducky Isopods","offers":[{"title":"1 piece","offer_id":67747321020469,"sku":null,"price":19.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 pieces","offer_id":67747321053237,"sku":null,"price":46.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 pieces","offer_id":67747321086005,"sku":null,"price":69.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/2572\/2677\/files\/IMG_0210.jpg?v=1792514889","url":"https:\/\/rubberduckyisopods.com\/products\/soil-shrooms-3d-printed-edible-soil-support","provider":"Rubber Ducky Isopods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}