[Keroppi]

I have noticed that alot of things that I have read say that you need to use a soil that does nt contain these two items. But recently I read a post where someone did include this in their blend. Is this stuff dangerous? I noticed that it is listed as a part of the soil that I purchased to mix up for my azureus and my new red eyes. Can I use this stuff?

Thanks!

eve

 

[Darks!de]

I found this site about perlite:
http://www.perlite.net/redco/basic.htm

and i know a bunch of people use it to make their soil a bit more dry, but i'm not sure about vermaculite.

Luke

 

[chuckpowell]

I've used perlit in most of my tanks for years and haven't had any problems with it. There is nothing dangerous about it, but if you use it frest it may stick to you frogs. Soak it for a day or two and you won't have that problem. I don't know why you'd want to use vermiculite in a soil mix.

Best,

Chuck

 

[Keroppi]

Thanks for your replies. I won't worry about the perlite since you have used it in your tanks. That leaves the vermiculite. Does anyone have any experience with this stuff?


Thanks,

eve

 

[elmoisfive]

Eve,

I suspect that the major reason why people frown on using vermiculite in frog terrariums is that it isn't particularly attractive. After all if you go to great lengths to create a natural looking terrarium, who wants to see a bunch of white foamy bits in the soil? Also, as mentioned above, these substances can stick to moist things (such as your frogs :roll: ) and like to float in water. I've included a few links you may find interesting.

However, having said that, I have used small amounts of vermiculite/ perlite in my frog terrariums when I obtain plants containing them in the pot and don't want to overly disturb the roots. I just make sure I cover the stuff with coco bedding, moss etc. so it isn't exposed to my animals.


Good luck with your setup.

Elmo

http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Plant%2 ... culite.htm

http://www.schundler.com/hort.htm

http://www.vermiculite.net/

 

[Keroppi]

Thanks! Questions answered! Since it won't hurt them I will go ahead and try this stuff out...hopefully it will at least make my plants grow well - even if it is ugly :?

eve

 

[Keroppi]

Thanks! Questions answered! Since it won't hurt them I will go ahead and try this stuff out...hopefully it will at least make my plants grow well - even if it is ugly :?

eve