Water Crystals

Water Crystals have a variety of uses in the horticulture and exotic pet hobby! At MVB Exotics we use our Water Crystals in all of our insect breeding containers to provide safe, drown-proof hydration. We also mix hydrated crystals into our planted substrates to aid in substrate hydration and water retention. This helps to keep the water where the plants need it most. Also aids in avoiding compaction of the soil and hydration for microfauna.

Using Water Crystals as a hydration source for insects provides a clean, mold-free environment that protects them from drowning in liquid dishes.

[Benefits]

• NON TOXIC — Will not harm your insects or the pets that eat the insects.

• SOIL HYDRATION — Keeps soil from drying out longer, provides sustained hydration for plants.

• DRAINAGE ASSISTANCE — Allows excess moisture to drain through the substrate by preventing soil compaction.

• MOLD RESISTANT — Will not mold or produce odor-causing bacteria

• MULTIVITAMIN COMPATIBLE - Mix in your favorite multivitamin when hydrating your crystals to provide vitamins to your plants, insects or gut-load.

To use: Mix (1) teaspoon with (4) cups of water and allow an hour or so for the crystals to fully hydrate. Once hydrated they can be used as desired. Excess can be kept in a sealed container for later use. 

[Ordering Guide]

We recommend (1) packet of Water Crystals for use with 5+ gallons of substrate.

We recommend (1) packet per insect colony for up to 90 days of hydration. 

Premium Water Crystals

All orders ship with either First Class Shipping or Priority Shipping depending on shipping method chosen at checkout. Typical processing time is 1-business day. 

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message!

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