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DigitalTerror
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perlite drying out fast
#10588658 - 06/28/09 08:44 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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So I soaked my perlite and it is drying out really fast in my chamber. I mist every few hours and when I go to see if it is damp it is not. what do I do? I was worried if I had to low of humidity at first but now that this problem happened I guess that went out the window
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Billy1111
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what r using? shotgun?
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DigitalTerror
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Re: perlite drying out fast [Re: Billy1111]
#10588677 - 06/28/09 08:48 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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yes, With PE.
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Billy1111
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maybe try sealing up some of the wall holes?
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Re: perlite drying out fast [Re: Billy1111]
#10588701 - 06/28/09 08:51 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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wouldnt that make it dry out faster?
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Billy1111
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Re: perlite drying out fast [Re: Billy1111]
#10588702 - 06/28/09 08:51 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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DigitalTerror
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Re: perlite drying out fast [Re: Billy1111]
#10588707 - 06/28/09 08:53 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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yea I had already searched and read that however I don't have that many holes
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Re: perlite drying out fast [Re: Billy1111]
#10588709 - 06/28/09 08:54 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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In my past experience I have found that the perlite might feel dry but in reality it's not, If your humidity is right and you put 4 inches in there then you should have no worries. I have gone a month with out having to rehydrate my perlite. Hope this helps.
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Billy1111
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sorry keep misting for now!
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Re: perlite drying out fast [Re: Billy1111]
#10589097 - 06/28/09 10:04 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Don't cover holes. The perlite will maintain humidity for over a month without re-soaking. As you mist, you replenish the moisture anyway. The fact that the top of the perlite dries out tells you the terrarium is working as it should. RR
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