Coco Coir

Emmandi · 13-10-2015, 03:17 PM

Hi all,

I was recently thinking about changing the substrate for my Little Heisenberg.
He is a little Horsefield and I have seen a few people on here liking the use of Coco Coir.

I was wondering how manageable it was and what needs to be done with it after you buy the blocks from a place like IKEA?

Does it need soaking in water etc? How much?

Thanks

Andi

Catwoman63 · 15-10-2015, 06:57 PM

I find it a lot easier to water and change it, I just scoop it out into a carrier bag and throw in the bin as it is so lightweight.

You break the block up with your hands so their ar no lumps then pour hot water on, not too much tho, and mix in to a consistency that is not too wet but slightly damp then your ready to go

I find it great to deal with

Stellanne · 15-10-2015, 07:28 PM

I like to put the block into a bucket and pour hot water on it and watch it expand like some unearthly monster x x xx hugs x x x

CherryBrandy · 15-10-2015, 07:36 PM

I like the loose stuff, run you hands through it when its nice and warm, doesn't look like a monster....but it does have a monkey picture on the front. Do monkeys eat coconuts? I suppose they do. with a straw and some Malibu I suspect ! CB

Kighill · 15-10-2015, 07:38 PM

I use it and found the best value at a store called home bargains. If you have one near you.

CherryBrandy · 15-10-2015, 08:08 PM

is that loose or brick kighill? I think you did say before. if you don't put enough water on brick does it completely clump and if too much it dries out?? CB

Kighill · 15-10-2015, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CherryBrandy

is that loose or brick kighill? I think you did say before. if you don't put enough water on brick does it completely clump and if too much it dries out?? CB

It is a 10 litre Coco Compact Potting Compost Eco Block by Smart Garden.

They are solid but readily absorb water. I found it works better with hot water and expands to 10 litre. Full instructions are given on the pack.

Just add more water if the brick does not fully expand.

It does dry out but I water often to keep the humidity up.

CherryBrandy · 15-10-2015, 08:20 PM

thanks, I suppose more condense saves on storage space. I love the little coco hairs don't you. sometimes they sit on the end of my torts chin and looks like she has a goaty. CB

Kighill · 15-10-2015, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CherryBrandy

thanks, I suppose more condense saves on storage space. I love the little coco hairs don't you. sometimes they sit on the end of my torts chin and looks like she has a goaty. CB

I bought loads when it was on offer and store it under the tortoise table.

CherryBrandy · 15-10-2015, 08:30 PM

makes sense ! but No goaties then. check next time. it is funny. CB

13-10-2015, 03:17 PM	#1
Emmandi Junior Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 2	Coco Coir Hi all, I was recently thinking about changing the substrate for my Little Heisenberg. He is a little Horsefield and I have seen a few people on here liking the use of Coco Coir. I was wondering how manageable it was and what needs to be done with it after you buy the blocks from a place like IKEA? Does it need soaking in water etc? How much? Thanks Andi

15-10-2015, 06:57 PM	#2
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	I find it a lot easier to water and change it, I just scoop it out into a carrier bag and throw in the bin as it is so lightweight. You break the block up with your hands so their ar no lumps then pour hot water on, not too much tho, and mix in to a consistency that is not too wet but slightly damp then your ready to go I find it great to deal with __________________ 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)

15-10-2015, 07:36 PM	#4
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	I like the loose stuff, run you hands through it when its nice and warm, doesn't look like a monster....but it does have a monkey picture on the front. Do monkeys eat coconuts? I suppose they do. with a straw and some Malibu I suspect ! CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

15-10-2015, 08:08 PM	#6
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	is that loose or brick kighill? I think you did say before. if you don't put enough water on brick does it completely clump and if too much it dries out?? CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

15-10-2015, 08:20 PM	#8
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	thanks, I suppose more condense saves on storage space. I love the little coco hairs don't you. sometimes they sit on the end of my torts chin and looks like she has a goaty. CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

15-10-2015, 07:28 PM	#3
Stellanne Member Hatchling Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 686	I like to put the block into a bucket and pour hot water on it and watch it expand like some unearthly monster x x xx hugs x x x

15-10-2015, 07:38 PM	#5
Kighill Member Incubating Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 102	I use it and found the best value at a store called home bargains. If you have one near you.

15-10-2015, 08:30 PM	#10
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	makes sense ! but No goaties then. check next time. it is funny. CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

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