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FunkyFungus
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Re: how bad is this?

#300763 - 04/25/01 02:28 AM (23 years, 7 months ago)

ii thought i responded to this earlier. hmmm....

anyways... yes, he used a small amount of peroxide in the boiling water to dampen the perlite, and he's used a spray bottle of the boiled water/peroxide to keep the perlite moist ever since. so i guess the pink could be from peroxide, but i've read a few posts about a pink contam that smells kinda tart and i've had a few wiffs of tartness, but since the last time he sprayed with peroxide water it hasn't been noticeable. still pink spots though... *shrug* any other thoughts, comments, or suggestions?

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toadlicker
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Re: how bad is this?

#301452 - 04/25/01 08:53 AM (23 years, 7 months ago)

If you are getting a sour smell I would get rid of the perlite. Sour and pink is a bacterial infection. Either dump the old stuff or sanantise it. Make sure you sanatise your terrarium too. You may not have a problem with the contam on your cakes, but why risk it?

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Taz
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Re: how bad is this?

[Re: toadlicker]
#301471 - 04/25/01 09:22 AM (23 years, 7 months ago)

the best thing to do with perlite is to wash it after ever flush and drain and replace in your tank, yes a little more work...but it's a small price to pay...

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