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You need to dry start Monte Carlo. 3-4 week dry start to root
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It seems like you’re doing well with the plants. In the future, you may want to use the dry start method for carpeting plants like Monte Carlo. Give it a web search, it allows the carpet to root...
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Usually there is no rinsing required for volcanic substrates. Add, plant, and fill with water.
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This stuff is dusty. By doing what you did you made it worse. I would just add it to your tank and do not disturb it, when filling it with water. Use a paper towel, ziplock bag or similar, so it...
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I currently using this substrate. I had some issues with my planted monte carlo. I couldn't get it rooted, so they floated, died off. I only had a few leaves left. Ironically, it's thriving as a...
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You don't rinse it. Put it in, put a large bowl or tray over the substrate and add water in a way that does not stir up the media. Then, put in your filters to clear up the cloud in the water.
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I don't know but google could probably help you. i have never done that.
FYI I got a blackberry bush at lowes on clearance for $10 and it's fkin HUGE this year.
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$14.14 at Amazon as well...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JMABYUO?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp
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Interesting ty. Do you happen to also know if berry bush cuttings might root well in this? Do all plants enjoy rooting in this more than typical soil? Or only a specific type that prefers this to...
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this is a substrate, so it serves the same purpose as soil. the advantage is you're unlikely to get gnats to take up residency and it is very airy for the roots.
this product is effectively a...
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Just dip in this, then plant in soil or a different process although?
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It will let off that silt pretty much no matter what. It's basically volcanic dirt pressed into small pellets. The more it's rinsed and agitated the more it breaks up and makes a mess. If...
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So the last time I bought this stuff (or what I think is the same stuff), I rinsed it for what seemed like an hour, and yet it still seemed to kick up some blackish/brownish silt? Does anyone know if...
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I think every plant is different, but I always had trouble getting tissue cultures to root and they do great in this. it's a lot like perlite but because its a mineral it has nutrients for a plant...
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I used this substrate for 4 years, great for plant growth and propagation!
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Woah! A shrimp related deal! How rare. Shrimp are easy pets to care for, highly recommended!
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JMABYUO looks to be sold by petco
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Ooh I would love to learn more. Do you have a link or summary of your process to propagate using this?
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Link?
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Yup. Bought 4!!!
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