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I got me some Miracle-Gro perlite from a local store and saw that it is enriched with plant food.

Does this rule it out as incubation medium?

The bag claims the contents are non-toxic and sterile, though I'm supposed to wear gloves when handling it.

So, what do you all think?

Thanks!

*runs and checks brand of perlite*
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"Yeah ya told me, and ya wrote it down too. But how the hell am I supposed to remember!"

Too funny, Rainer! Let me know whatcha find!

after running to check brand of perilite

"runs to check underwear over toilet"

"runs to check underwear over toilet"

HA HA HA! Its Schultz perlite. I have been using the same brand for the last few years with success so I was not that worried. I did use some peat Miraclegrow that had additives in it for a laying substrate. Its now resides on my front lawn.

Anyway, my underwear is clean.
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"Yeah ya told me, and ya wrote it down too. But how the hell am I supposed to remember!"

The miracle grow is basically a nutrient suppliment for plants. This will also provide nutrients for bacteria and mold. You want an entirely inorganic perlite.

no, what you want is long fiber spaghum moss so you can hide the eggs under a moist clump. This is great for keeping the flies off of them and the moss has it's own bacteria killing acid in it. I know everyone has their opinion on what works best but honestly this stuff is the shiznit.

Rainer - love your quote, it really made me laugh.

Russ