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oronj
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vermiculite

#376168 - 08/22/01 04:25 AM (22 years, 3 months ago)

Howzit, Im about to case my 1st batch of tazmanian cubies and i want to know if it neccesary to sterilize the vermiculite and if i must can i do it in the microwave?
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Re: vermiculite

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#376172 - 08/22/01 04:33 AM (22 years, 3 months ago)

My aquantince pasturizes his vermiculite in the microwave. He mixes it in a tupperware then microwaves for about 5 mins on high and allows to cool. It will take some moisture out of it so you may have to add a little sterile water to the mix when it cools.

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