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    Ich verwende bei Substratlegern nur Kokushumus, welcher immer leicht feucht gehalten wird.

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    Hallo Andre, danke für den Tip.

    was ist denn ein gutes Substrat? (Hatte im Terra für die adulten feine Orchideenerde genommen).

    Grüße

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