Re: Spawning media for peat divers

[Tony Terceira <terceira at ride_ri.net>]

At 04:28 PM 8/1/02 +0800, you wrote:
> > From: Tony Terceira <terceira at ride_ri.net>
> > Subject: Re: Spawning media for peat divers
> >
> > I use any kind of tub or container, including the reusable freezer types
> > that are now available almost anywhere.  A small piece of slate and some
> > marbles to add weight, and then a mixture of 2/3 peat and 1/3 coconut
> > fiber.
>I'll make an assumption that the containers you use are not the clear
>types, which is more like a fish-trap and those that get in can't get
>out.



         Coconut fiber is available at www.wormsway.com , I just  place it 
in hot water and let it expand, and leave the container covered.

         I do use clear containers, and opaque ones and clear one gallon 
drum bowls for my peat spawner.  I guess over the years I have found that 
fish are not stupid and can figure their way in and out of containers.  I 
have use gallon pickle jars in high tanks for large diving killies,  they 
seem to do quite well.

         a hole the size of a film cannister is fine..............the 
crushed coral could be an issue since it is rough and a deep diver may 
scrape themselves............  seems marble work well and are smooth   so 
damage has been non existent.
                 Tony
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