Coco coir - amazing! - Page 3

Herpard · 04-11-2012, 01:07 PM

My lot have tested it but spat it back out when they realised it wasn't food.

Taszia · 04-11-2012, 01:12 PM

No affects that are bad just long stringy bits getting digested causing stringy poo so,was,just wondering if there was a less stringy finer version ? X

Rowan · 04-11-2012, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taszia

No affects that are bad just long stringy bits getting digested causing stringy poo so,was,just wondering if there was a less stringy finer version ? X

Oh ok, that's cool. Thank you!!!
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So here's for my next question

Who uses it and what brand do they use?

And like Taszia asks, what is the finest/less stringiest version is there?

Thanks again

Herpard · 04-11-2012, 01:25 PM

I never noticed stringy poop lol and I used it from 2007 - 2010 thinking of going back to the stuff once we get our new car.

What do they eat their food from?

RacingSnake · 04-11-2012, 01:36 PM

I've just bought this (20mins ago).
Currently on offer in pets at home, 2x 9L blocks for £5 (£2.79 each usually).

But whilst in there, they also had a big bag of "Tortoise soil", I didnt get any, but wonder of that any good?!

Mighty_Quinn · 04-11-2012, 01:49 PM

I just have my little fella on pond liner at moment as he has eye infection and topsoil was too dusty would this be better for him.....don't like the fact he is just on liner, can't be cozy for him!!! If this isn't dusty I would try this. It's ok with basking lamp and CHE??

Taszia · 04-11-2012, 02:17 PM

Pets at home soil is not brill and find it dusty also known to get flies in it . Sme coco from there is ok but I seem to have found the stringy batch so need to find some more that is finer but don't think anyone knows of any ? X

Mighty_Quinn · 04-11-2012, 02:23 PM

I'll try the coco coir I think, tried everything else!

Merlin M · 04-11-2012, 04:39 PM

yes I have tried this in the past, only moved to top soil as it was cheaper (needed 2 blocks for my 4foot table) and will be getting a 6 foot table soon, where I plan to have good deep substrate (sides in current table are not high enough for much more than an inch or 2 deep...) So would worry it would cost me an arm an a leg! where top soil is a bit more reasonable, and with a dog and what is a dusty flat anyway the dustyness does not bother me, or the tortoises.

Catwoman63 · 06-11-2012, 01:13 PM

Would be far too expensive for the shed and table i have, I spend alot of money already on topsoil, as the shed takes 5-6 x 35L bags at a time (and ive just cleaned it out this weekend ready for a fresh lot to be put in for the girls when they are out of hibernation), and the table takes about 2 bags, i just mix a bit of fresh soil in with the very dry now and again (and i spray the table once maybe twice a day as well) I use to use aspen and tortoise life but changed to soil because of the quantities i need. Maybe can use the coco-coir in the bedding area, might give it a try x

04-11-2012, 01:12 PM	#22
Taszia Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: west mids Posts: 590	No affects that are bad just long stringy bits getting digested causing stringy poo so,was,just wondering if there was a less stringy finer version ? X __________________ Taszia 2 Dogs . Alfie. Riley.1 Cat . Lillyum.1Cockatoo. Cookey.2 baby THB . Geoffrey/Geoffreyna. Georgina/George.

04-11-2012, 01:36 PM	#25
RacingSnake Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Reading Posts: 582	I've just bought this (20mins ago). Currently on offer in pets at home, 2x 9L blocks for £5 (£2.79 each usually). But whilst in there, they also had a big bag of "Tortoise soil", I didnt get any, but wonder of that any good?! __________________ Code: .~~~. _ .~~~. _ ./____/'_) ./____/'_) {_}-{_} {_}-{_}

04-11-2012, 01:49 PM	#26
Mighty_Quinn Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Scotland Posts: 500	I just have my little fella on pond liner at moment as he has eye infection and topsoil was too dusty would this be better for him.....don't like the fact he is just on liner, can't be cozy for him!!! If this isn't dusty I would try this. It's ok with basking lamp and CHE?? __________________

04-11-2012, 02:17 PM	#27
Taszia Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: west mids Posts: 590	Pets at home soil is not brill and find it dusty also known to get flies in it . Sme coco from there is ok but I seem to have found the stringy batch so need to find some more that is finer but don't think anyone knows of any ? X __________________ Taszia 2 Dogs . Alfie. Riley.1 Cat . Lillyum.1Cockatoo. Cookey.2 baby THB . Geoffrey/Geoffreyna. Georgina/George.

04-11-2012, 02:23 PM	#28
Mighty_Quinn Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Scotland Posts: 500	I'll try the coco coir I think, tried everything else! __________________

04-11-2012, 01:07 PM	#21
Herpard Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norton Canes, UK Posts: 2,330	My lot have tested it but spat it back out when they realised it wasn't food.

04-11-2012, 01:25 PM	#24
Herpard Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norton Canes, UK Posts: 2,330	I never noticed stringy poop lol and I used it from 2007 - 2010 thinking of going back to the stuff once we get our new car. What do they eat their food from?

04-11-2012, 04:39 PM	#29
Merlin M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,186	yes I have tried this in the past, only moved to top soil as it was cheaper (needed 2 blocks for my 4foot table) and will be getting a 6 foot table soon, where I plan to have good deep substrate (sides in current table are not high enough for much more than an inch or 2 deep...) So would worry it would cost me an arm an a leg! where top soil is a bit more reasonable, and with a dog and what is a dusty flat anyway the dustyness does not bother me, or the tortoises.

06-11-2012, 01:13 PM	#30
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Would be far too expensive for the shed and table i have, I spend alot of money already on topsoil, as the shed takes 5-6 x 35L bags at a time (and ive just cleaned it out this weekend ready for a fresh lot to be put in for the girls when they are out of hibernation), and the table takes about 2 bags, i just mix a bit of fresh soil in with the very dry now and again (and i spray the table once maybe twice a day as well) I use to use aspen and tortoise life but changed to soil because of the quantities i need. Maybe can use the coco-coir in the bedding area, might give it a try x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted) Last edited by Catwoman63; 06-11-2012 at 01:17 PM.

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