{"product_id":"lava-rock-drainage-layer","title":"Lava Rock (Drainage Layer)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a drainage layer that actually breathes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEvery bioactive terrarium needs a place for water to go. Without it, moisture pools around the roots, the substrate turns swampy, and you end up with root rot and odor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis natural lava rock gives your build a true drainage layer. The rock sits at the bottom of the tank and creates an open pocket of air and space below your substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eExcess water drains down into it instead of sitting in the root zone, so your plants stay healthy and your soil stays the right kind of damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLava rock is light, so it will not crush the layers above it or strain a tall build. It is porous, which means water moves through it freely and beneficial bacteria have a surface to colonize. And it holds its shape for the life of your enclosure. It will not break down, compact, or turn to mud the way cheaper fill does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePairs perfectly with our drainage access tube. Drop the tube into the lava rock layer and you can pull standing water out in seconds without tearing your build apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eRinse before use to clear any dust, then layer it across the floor of your tank before adding your substrate barrier and soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWorks in any bioactive setup for geckos, frogs, isopods, and planted vivariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% natural volcanic lava rock\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geckopia","offers":[{"title":"3\/8\"-3\/4\" (2lb)","offer_id":43971987800151,"sku":null,"price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"- 5\" (2 lb)","offer_id":43971987013719,"sku":null,"price":23.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/7416\/1459\/files\/hf_20260620_200250_320cda8f-49c8-4e62-9830-6f558e49cd39.png?v=1781986192","url":"https:\/\/thegeckopia.com\/products\/lava-rock-drainage-layer","provider":"Geckopia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}