{"product_id":"terratopia-studio-leca-balls-lightweight-drainage-aeration-layer","title":"Terratopia Studio LECA Balls – Lightweight Drainage \u0026 Aeration Layer","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"379\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eBuild a better terrarium from the ground up. 🌿\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eTerratopia Studio \u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eLECA Balls\u003c\/strong\u003e are lightweight, porous expanded clay balls that make an excellent \u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"499\"\u003edrainage layer\u003c\/strong\u003e for terrariums, paludariums and planted containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eTheir open, porous structure creates space for excess water to collect below the substrate while helping maintain airflow around the roots. This helps prevent the growing substrate from sitting directly in stagnant water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1m37qef\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eWhy use LECA Balls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f5a6zw\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eExcellent drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Creates a reservoir for excess water beneath the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"em59ba\" data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eHelps manage moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e – Porous clay can absorb and retain some moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gnt5m0\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e🌬️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eImproves aeration\u003c\/strong\u003e – Creates air pockets beneath the growing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jow2d1\" data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; durable\u003c\/strong\u003e – Easy to use without adding unnecessary weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dmdkvd\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eIdeal for terrariums\u003c\/strong\u003e – Perfect for tropical and bioactive setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p0jxwi\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e♻️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eReusable\u003c\/strong\u003e – Can be washed and reused in future projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qw4ccu\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10db0qn\" data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eAdd a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e1–2 inch layer\u003c\/strong\u003e of LECA Balls to the bottom of your terrarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p6uguw\" data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eAdd a suitable barrier layer such as mesh to prevent the substrate from mixing with the drainage layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xzjjz2\" data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eAdd your terrarium substrate on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8n1kdm\" data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003ePlant and decorate your terrarium as desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vx1o62\" data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eAvoid allowing the water level to permanently reach the growing substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use LECA Balls as the foundation of your terrarium to create a clean separation between excess water and the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TerraTopia Studio","offers":[{"title":"250","offer_id":67660629770477,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500","offer_id":67660629803245,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/8337\/6877\/files\/LICABALL1.png?v=1791266866","url":"https:\/\/www.terratopiastudio.com\/products\/terratopia-studio-leca-balls-lightweight-drainage-aeration-layer","provider":"TerraTopia Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}