Can this be used for non aquarium needs? I grow orchids and these appear to be a great alternative to peat moss.
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I don't know 100%, but these are packed pretty tightly together and are designed not to come apart very easily... I wouldn't use this as the only growing medium, but I bet if mixed w/ potting soil or something it would work pretty well.
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I don't have fish in my dome terrarium. I have cactus and moss. I used the soil that came with the cactus and they have been growing fine. It is a sturdy dome and maybe you could put fish in it but how would they breathe with the dome lid on? You could try. Wasn't that expensive to try. If it doesn't work with fish you could plant small plants in it. Don' t have to water them.
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it can it can be used just like peat moss in place of soil. It can be used and reused say in pots or containers. I mixed it with my soil because I have clay and it helps to break up the clay and keeps the nutrients and moisture in. I highly recommend it.
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I would not recommend this moss for standing on. In addition it would take quite a few orders to accomplish your goal. Check with your local nursery
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We really don't know how it would do with peat. It has done great with grass seed & lime. It might be ok if the peat was fine enough. Sorry we can't give a better answer.
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yes you can just put them on rocks, moss or just glass jar if you like. Either spray with water bottle every couple of days or soak in water for 20-30 minutes once a week. You will know when they need water by how green. I always turn mine upside down after soaking for a little bit so no water just sits inside them. Enjoy!
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I wouldn't think so, as it is for cacti, and orchids are very specific. However, there is a Miracle-Gro made for Orchids.
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I dont know what the use of rockwool cubes in aquariums would be im guessing to put plants in??. I can tell you they do not come apart while soaking. They root very well. But they are high in ph which can be adjusted...hope that helps..cheers
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Its meant for plants in the ground, not in aquariums. It would probably kill any fish or whatever else you had in the aquarium except plants.
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I would assume so, I use it for Venus Flytraps. Its a fairly fine grained peat, w/no additives
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You would have to have a way to run water over this media. It can be used many different ways. I use it in a canister filter and a hang on back filter. In a tank that small and only a sponge filter I dont really see a way to use it unless you want to use it as a substrate.
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no, it is too much like peat moss, I wouldn't use it to sow seeds, it is a mix in type of product. HTH
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I had no luck with the moss I bought for my terrariums. No matter how I cared for it, it did not survive. Sorry I can't be more help!
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Ideally they tell you to take out the air plant and soak it upside down in a little bowl. However the moss that comes in it can just be sprayed with a bottle. This is a great gift for anyone and it is inexpensive. So I would say get it, spray it with a water bottle, and if the air plant dies you can always get another or fill it with non living things. Like rocks! The glass enclosure is very attractive in a home or office!
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I think so but if you want to know for sure, go ask any planted tank people. There are bunch of forums and web sites talking about it since this sand is pretty well known. I have moss which does not need to be "planted".
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This is a growing medium, not a filter. Could be used as in place of gravel in an aquarium.
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It would probably be a wasted effort. Plants thrive out of the water on their own. It does a superb job in aquariums although. Best of luck.....