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willytheweasal
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Can I use perlite for top jar layer instead of vermiculite?

#1240021 - 01/22/03 12:51 PM (21 years, 2 months ago)

is it safe? do i even need a top protective layer if I sterilize the jars correctly?

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Re: Can I use perlite for top jar layer instead of vermiculi

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#1240027 - 01/22/03 12:53 PM (21 years, 2 months ago)

I wouldn't, use verm. for BRF jars.

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Re: Can I use perlite for top jar layer instead of vermiculite?

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#1240030 - 01/22/03 12:53 PM (21 years, 2 months ago)

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do i even need a top protective layer if I sterilize the jars correctly?

It's not necessary, but it helps to have one.

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Re: Can I use perlite for top jar layer instead of vermiculite?

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#1240086 - 01/22/03 01:11 PM (21 years, 2 months ago)

For what it's worth I used Perlite, worked fine for me. Except in some jars which I think I injected a contaminated syringe into.

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