Sml, med or lrg vermiculite?

[ponybug]

Originally Posted by ashs_dreams

Thanks ponybug. Well thats great that you've had such positive results.

Can i get perlite from bunnings? and how do u use it, if you dont mind me asking.

i use it the same as vermiculite, 1 to 1, not sure if thats right, but it is working for me,

i use half vermiculite on the bottom and then put the perlite on top,

i got mine from big w. but they should have it,

[ashs_dreams]

Ok, thanks ponybug. I'll keep looking for the bigger one and if i cant find it then i'll give that a try.

I think I'll check out a nursery for the large vermiculite, they should have it.

[ponybug]

i tried a nursery and gave up, heh, but as your in brissy you will have a better chance then me,

[ashs_dreams]

Haha, lets hope so.

Thanks again

[swampie]

Hydroponics stores will have what you are after. You can get a large bag of grade 3 or 4 for around $30-$40, they will also make up smaller bags for you.

[ashs_dreams]

Ok thanks swampie.

[herptrader]

Originally Posted by ashs_dreams

And about Brian, I don't know the guy personally but i think he's a legend so if anyone wants to pass the message on it'd be much appreciated.

Done!

[tfor2]

Dont quote me on this but i was told that garden centres have the best ranges.
Im about to go to my local one to check it out for myself, but if your near one it might be worth a look.

[MrBredli]

If you have to use the the smaller sized vermiculite, you can get around the potential problems associated with it by either using a layer of perlite on top, or having the eggs on a platform above the vermiculite. It's all the same.

[W.T.BUY]

there is only medium at my bunnings and it works fine as i have hatched varous with it.

[ashs_dreams]

Originally Posted by herptrader

Done!

Haha... LOL Thanks

Thanks tfor2, I have a garden centre near by and I'll write back if i get it so others around here know where they might also be able to get it from if need be.

MrBredli, thank u so much i didnt know that woud do it. Thats great!!! I have some nice thick (well not thick but sturdy enough) 1cm plastic mesh. Oh thats a relief thanks heaps!!

W.T.BUY, I guess we're talking about the same one then. Do u use a platform? If not have u ever incubated like this before and how was your hatch rate? Soo many questions, but hey, it'll hopefully help more people than just me.

[herptrader]

Some interesting links on the subject;

http://www.vermiculite.net/
http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=e...G=Search&meta=


And this is where we got out "bulk - large grade" vermiculite from:

Exfoliators (Aust) Pty Ltd
3 Kitchen Road
Dandenong, 3175
Victoria, Australia

Phone : (03) 9706 6049
Fax. : (03) 9706 6046
Mobile : 0427 999 949

[KWKW]

I just found grade 3 vermiculite at my local hydroponics store only prob is i had to buy the 6kg bag which is massive.

[Magpie]

Originally Posted by ponybug

i tried a nursery and gave up, heh, but as your in brissy you will have a better chance then me,

Next time you are up this way call into Chillagoe perlite in Mareeba.
Large (like huge, 3 times the size of stock feed bags) or vermicilte "seconds" for $10.

[ponybug]

Originally Posted by Magpie

Next time you are up this way call into Chillagoe perlite in Mareeba.
Large (like huge, 3 times the size of stock feed bags) or vermicilte "seconds" for $10.

thanks magpie, i'll try to remember that,

might have to do a trip up soon,