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Scott W · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:54 am Post subject:

looking good Gina, the only thing I would say is to add deeper substrate (2") and then really compact it down.

With only a thin layer as you have got it dries out too quick or gets to wet after spraying/watering.

Other than that it's a perfect set up....and yes those poly back grounds are naff Laughing

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Gina · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:08 am Post subject:

Cheers guys. Wink

Yeah i only ordered one block of eco earth when i ordered the new plants as i figured it would do plenty,i didn't realise how big the bottom of the exo actually is so i need to get another one to top it up,i did compact it down though.I actually would prefer to use kitchen towel as i don't like eco earth much but it doesn't hold moisture very well so i would be constantly spraying. Rolling Eyes

Is peat ok? We get it in bags from Wilkos for our T's but wasn't sure about using it for the cresties,hence the reason i bought the eco earth but if its ok to use (has no added nasties) then i could use that,otherwise i have to buy online as we have no rep shops about here Sad

Scott W · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 10:04 am Post subject:

Gina, I use Irish moss peat from any garden center, the important thing is to keep it compacted. Although it's 'moss' peat, it does not contain any actual moss, I used normal moss once and found babies choking on it...moss is the only thing I really stress not to use.
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Gina · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:01 am Post subject:

Yeah i'd never use moss for anything,hate the stuff...i'll check out the garden centre for some moss peat,hopefully i'll find some,would be so much easier than buying from ebay,lol.Cheers hun. Wink

Geordiegirl · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:31 am Post subject:

You can buy the eco earth blocks from pound shops and Wilkinsons. They're much cheaper than the pet stores but it's the same stuff.
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Gina · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject:

Yeah our Poundland used to do two blocks for a quid but they haven't had any in for ages...haven't looked in Wilkos though,might have to do that if i can't find any moss peat Wink