24-06-2010, 02:35 PM | #1 |
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sterilised top soil and sand question
I have just started creating my indoor tortoise enclosure. Sorry if this is a daft question but i was wondering with the sand and soil, do i mix it together? or layer sand over soil or vice versa? and also, how much of each? is 50/50 ok?
Also, do i need to bake the top soil first? my OH thinks it will have bugs in it that will take over the house (he watched the fly again ) Thanks |
24-06-2010, 02:52 PM | #2 |
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I use the topsoil straight out of the bag, never had a problem with bugs etc. I use a 70/30 (topsoil/playsand) and just mix it all up together
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24-06-2010, 02:56 PM | #3 |
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thanks
I thought i might be over thinking the issue ! |
24-06-2010, 04:57 PM | #4 |
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I mix mine too, but use less sand because I found too much irritated their eyes. I probably use about 85:15 ratio
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24-06-2010, 05:27 PM | #5 |
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Tell him to stop watching wierd films!!!!!! lol
I mix 60/40 topsoil & sand. It comes straight from the bag, no roasting.
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24-06-2010, 08:42 PM | #6 |
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Great question Aalur, I was wondering the same myself! I too have been watching The Fly
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