--- product_id: 24357527 title: "False Bottom" brand: "josh's frogs" price: "£48.23" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Josh's Frogs" url: https://jersey.desertcart.com/products/24357527-false-bottom store_origin: JE region: Jersey --- # Optimizes bioactive plant growth Enhances vivarium humidity Lightweight expanded clay granules False Bottom **Brand:** josh's frogs **Price:** £48.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your vivarium game with Josh’s Frogs False Bottom — where science meets style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** False Bottom by josh's frogs - **How much does it cost?** £48.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [jersey.desertcart.com](https://jersey.desertcart.com/products/24357527-false-bottom) ## 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 - • **Eco-Chic:** Made from sustainable, long-lasting clay that’s garden-friendly after use. - • **Perfect Fit:** One 4-quart bag covers 1 sq. ft., tailored for professional vivarium setups. - • **Root Revival:** Promotes healthier root systems by preventing soggy, waterlogged soil. - • **Humidity Hero:** Creates a moisture reservoir to boost vivarium humidity effortlessly. - • **Bioactive Base:** Essential first layer for thriving bioactive terrariums with live plants and clean-up crews. ## Overview Josh's Frogs False Bottom is a 4-quart bag of lightweight expanded clay pebbles designed as a drainage layer for bioactive vivariums. It enhances humidity, prevents soil saturation, and supports healthy plant growth. Ideal for tropical animals requiring misted environments, it’s eco-friendly and pairs perfectly with substrates like ABG mix to create a thriving, naturalistic habitat. ## Description desertcart.com: Josh's Frogs False Bottom - LECA Expanded Clay Pebbles (4 Quarts) : Toys & Games Review: Perfect! - Edited with update after two days: You can see how happy the plants are! Added 3rd picture. The one in the corner has stood straight up and looks brighter! All of them have taken to their new home just fine! I'll be leaving this review on all the products I bought. Above and beyond happy. Bought the plants with the 10 qt substrate and the false bottom layer. Amazing quality on the substrate. You could see it before I even pulled it out of the box how good it was going to be! Plants are beautiful. One plant had a tiny brown on an inside of one leaf. Nothing a few days help won't fix! They smell great! And we're packaged very nicely. There was barely any soil that spilled inside their packages. This is for my 6 month old gecko who finally gets his big boy home. I have. 4 year old that I went with a live plant set up about two years ago through Petsmart and a local nursery. Between the false bottom, substrate and searching forever through a nursery for 4 different plants. I literally spent half the amount of money with you guys!! And I worked for Petsmart at the time so the includes the employee discount. I almost want another reptile so I can buy more from you! So glad I found you guys! And it's not like I had to wait. It took technically just over a day for the layers. Plants were suppose to be about 10 days. They came two days early! Thanks again! Word will be speed for sure! Review: Exactly what I needed! Humidity booster - I'm using this the first time. I need to increase the humidity in my plants and I am also trying to revive an orchid. So far its working great! I wish the bad was resealable but it does fit in a gallon zip lock bag ## Features - FALSE BOTTOM or drainage layer great for automatically misted vivariums with live plants - INCREASES HUMIDITY in your vivarium by creating a place where excess water can be stored - FIRST STEP in a bioactive terrarium that prevents soggy soil - ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY since clay is an abundant resource, has a long life span, and can be added to the garden when spent - MORE BIOACTIVE SUPPLIES from Josh’s Frogs! We also offer ABG mix, BioBedding, Substrate Barrier, Leaf Litter, Bioactive Booster, clean up crew cultures and plants ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00JJVBXHK | | Brand | Josh's Frogs | | Brand Name | Josh's Frogs | | Coverage | Full | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 936 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00856106005162 | | Included Components | Item On Package | | Item Form | Granules | | Item Weight | 2.4 ounces | | Liquid Volume | 5 quarts | | Manufacturer | Josh's Frogs | | Model Number | False | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Part Number | JF00516 | | Specific Uses For Product | Plant Growth, Root Development, Soil Conditioning | | Target Species | frogs | | UPC | 856106005162 | | Unit Count | 186.18 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Josh's Frogs - **Item Form:** Granules - **Item Weight:** 2.3 Pounds - **Liquid Volume:** 5 Quarts - **Specific Uses For Product:** Plant Growth, Root Development, Soil Conditioning ## Images ![False Bottom - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dWUI+VwDL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is False Bottom made of?** A: It is a lightweight expanded clay aggregate. **Q: What animals can use a false bottom?** A: False Bottom is ideal for use with any tropical animals that require frequent misting. **Q: Can it be used with other substrates besides ABG?** A: Yes! ABG is the most common, but it could be used with any tropical substrate. **Q: How many bags do I need?** A: We recommend roughly one 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: False Bottom is an impaction hazard and an unnatural texture for animals to walk on. Always keep False Bottom separated from animals with a barrier and substrate. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect! *by D***I on April 11, 2021* Edited with update after two days: You can see how happy the plants are! Added 3rd picture. The one in the corner has stood straight up and looks brighter! All of them have taken to their new home just fine! I'll be leaving this review on all the products I bought. Above and beyond happy. Bought the plants with the 10 qt substrate and the false bottom layer. Amazing quality on the substrate. You could see it before I even pulled it out of the box how good it was going to be! Plants are beautiful. One plant had a tiny brown on an inside of one leaf. Nothing a few days help won't fix! They smell great! And we're packaged very nicely. There was barely any soil that spilled inside their packages. This is for my 6 month old gecko who finally gets his big boy home. I have. 4 year old that I went with a live plant set up about two years ago through Petsmart and a local nursery. Between the false bottom, substrate and searching forever through a nursery for 4 different plants. I literally spent half the amount of money with you guys!! And I worked for Petsmart at the time so the includes the employee discount. I almost want another reptile so I can buy more from you! So glad I found you guys! And it's not like I had to wait. It took technically just over a day for the layers. Plants were suppose to be about 10 days. They came two days early! Thanks again! Word will be speed for sure! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what I needed! Humidity booster *by K***R on January 31, 2026* I'm using this the first time. I need to increase the humidity in my plants and I am also trying to revive an orchid. So far its working great! I wish the bad was resealable but it does fit in a gallon zip lock bag ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ lightweight and no breakage with minimal "dust" *by M***A on October 11, 2023* I have 2 18x18x24 bioactive, tropical vivariums for crested geckos. I used these for the drainage layer and they work well and are much lighter in weight than the lava rock I initially planned to use. Bioactive vivariums are heavy in and of themselves so being able to use these to lighten the weight was great. The packaging was secure, the expanded clay balls (leca) were fully formed and needed only minimal rinsing to get rid of the "dust." One 5-quart bag per vivarium was exactly the right amount. I've been using them for a short time but they appear to work very well so far. ## Frequently Bought Together - Josh's Frogs False Bottom - LECA Expanded Clay Pebbles (5 Quarts) - Josh's Frogs Terrarium Substrate Barrier (24"x18") - Josh's Frogs ABG Mix Tropical Plant Soil & Bioactive Terrarium Vivarium Substrate (4 Quart/1 Gallon) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://jersey.desertcart.com/products/24357527-false-bottom](https://jersey.desertcart.com/products/24357527-false-bottom) --- *Product available on Desertcart Jersey* *Store origin: JE* *Last updated: 2026-09-11*