Guest guest Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I did that last week. I went to our local Petland, explained what I wanted. They did not carry it. But thanks much Melody P.S. Do I have to add liquid kelp to this Coir to make it more nutritious or is it fine the way it is? > > > > The easiest way to get Coir is to go to a store that sells reptiles and supplies. > A place like Petco is an easy place to pick some up. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I checked Petco's catalog, the have it, but it's for animal bedding. I wonder if it's food grade? ew Re: Where to find Coir I did that last week. I went to our local Petland, explained what I wanted. They did not carry it. But thanks much Melody P.S. Do I have to add liquid kelp to this Coir to make it more nutritious or is it fine the way it is? > > > > The easiest way to get Coir is to go to a store that sells reptiles and supplies. > A place like Petco is an easy place to pick some up. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I personally would be leary of coir from a pet store, since it has likely been stored by or near chemicals and may even be treated with things you wouldn't want in your food. > > > > > > > > The easiest way to get Coir is to go to a store that sells reptiles and supplies. > > A place like Petco is an easy place to pick some up. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Actually, he doesn't make any sense at all. Of course we don't eat the coir, and we don't eat food grade plastic either. Food grade means that your food will not absorb anything from the coir or plastic or hydrogen peroxide that will harm you. ew - not a college professor Re: Where to find Coir , you make a lot of sense. Melody > > I did not realize you guys are eating the Coir....Seriously do you think > top soil, manure and fertilizer used to grow your food is " Food > Grade " ? " Food Grade " just means that if ingested it will not harm you > immediately in hours or days. If it takes years than thats ok. Actually > the care of reptiles and especially amphibians require safe materials > for food and habitat as amphibians are extremely sensitive to > impurities.The animal husbandry industry in general is a much healthier > place than that of the food industry for humans. I'm not talking > commercial cat and dog food but of professional care takers.If a food > store owner or a manufacturer of human food where to be judged by the > same standards as an animal breeder or zoo operator they would be > quickly arrested and imprisoned for feeding animals (humans) in their > care inhuman food. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 It made perfect sense. He was responding to a comment by that she would not buy coir from a pet store because it might not be safe to use. I had the exact same thought because I know some herp owners who would be very angry if some pet supply house poisoned their beloved dragons. All meaning is context dependent. Lee > Actually, he doesn't make any sense at all. > Of course we don't eat the coir, and we don't eat food grade plastic either. > Food grade means that your food will not absorb anything from the coir or plastic or hydrogen peroxide that will harm you. > ew - not a college professor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 > > Actually, he doesn't make any sense at all. > > , you make a lot of sense. > Ha Ha I just love science... So all those food grade plastic bottles we've been using over the years you know the one WITH BPA...... Food Grade is not about health ... its about the commercial feeding of humans for profit. Do you think those vegetable you buy from Mexico are sprayed with " Food Grade " pesticides. Do you think the pesticides are not absorbed into the food. Check out the earthworm forum where members report non organic banana skins killing their earthworms. Do you think the fungicides and pesticides on the banana skin don't get into your body. I'm sure most of the history for the introduction of " Food Grade " was because manufacturers had a cheaper or more convenient but harmful version of a material that they where using and needed a little legal conscience to persuade them to switch to a product that was not going to out right harm people. If you're looking for health behind labels like " organic " or " sugar free " or " Food Grade " or " All Natural " good luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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