I saw Seramis advertised in an Orchid growers catalog for potting medium.
I don't remember which catalog though.
Cyndy
On Sun, 10 Dec 2000 19:27:44 -0500 Hilde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> "Neil A. Meister" wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jon,
> >
> > Have you found a North American source for Seramis? I've had no
> luck
> > finding it. I'm getting tired of throwing out U. phantasticus
> eggs and
> > would like to give this a try.
> >
>
> Back in the summer I was hunting around for some substrate to use in
> dart frog
> tanks. I found something called 'Profile Aquatic Plant Soil' at the
> garden
> center. It's clay particles fired at extreme temperatures, which
> turns it into
> something like Seramis. Several people on the mailing list mentioned
> the
> similarity. It's not quite the same, but apparently close. Since
> I've never laid
> eyes one Seramis, I can't honestly say one way or the other, but at
> least it is
> available on this side of the Big Pond.
>
> Description of the product:
>
> Each granule of PROFILE� contains thousands of storage spaces
> which hold water
> and oxygen in nearly perfect balance. PROFILE is made from 100%
> natural fuller's
> earth. This unique mineral is kiln fired creating ceramic granules
> which will
> work year after year to improve soil structure. PROFILE is not a
> chemical or
> fertilizer, is non toxic and has a neutral pH.
>
> The info is from http://www.profileproducts.com/lawn_12.html
>
> Would this be a suitable substitute, or worth trying? I'd hate to
> experiment
> with it if it's not even close the same as Seramis.
>
>
> Hilde
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