Jon & Stacy Boone wrote:
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> I would say that it must be worth a try(depending of course on what you
> presently use for a incub. medium).
I've always used peat moss for incubating. Any problems I've had with it could
be directly traced back to my goof-up. Getting the moisture content just right
can be a pain sometimes. The Seramis sounds worth trying, or in this case, the
Aquatic Plant Soil.
> The primary focal point for being
> suitable will be the texture and size of the particles. If in fact the
> particles are <5mm, then I would say this may well be a good substitute. I
> have seen some of these products the size of huge glinting marbles...much
> to large for application here.
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The complete analysis is online at
http://www.profileproducts.com/landscaping/lands_4.html
The particle size is given as mesh size. I've managed to convert it (hopefully
correctly). The majority of the particles are less <5mm.
Particle Size Distribution
U.S. Standard Size Mesh Particle
Distribution
+6 mesh 15.0 .132" 3.3528 mm
+8 mesh 31.5 .0937" 2.37998 mm
+12 mesh 18.9 .0661" 1.67894 mm
+20 mesh 30.9 .0331" 0.84074 mm
+30 mesh 3.1 .0234" 0.59436 mm
+40 mesh 0.5 .0165" 0.4191 mm
Pan 0.1 unchecked
The particles are definitely like you described the pumice - "several
different-sized, irregular-shaped particles". I've got about 30 pounds of it
left, if need be, I could sift out the wrong sized particles.
> Keep us posted, if you do follow up on this.
I'll try it with a couple of leopard and rhac clutches. What I'd like to know is
how to set it up. Do I just soak the particles and use them 'damp' or do I also
add a bit of water to the container? Does the water stay inside each particle or
eventually leak out and collect at the bottom of the cup in a stagnant mess?
Would it be advisable to put it all in a mesh bag to keep hatchlings from
ingesting or getting covered in it (reminiscent of vermiculite).
Now to wait for some eggs (with luck there'll be some new hypo tangerine eggs in
a couple of days :)
I've got some eggs that are incubating between 2 and 4 weeks. It's not
advisable to switch them over for this test is it?
I'll post the results when I have something.
Hilde
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