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Old 17-05-2017, 10:01 PM   #1
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Anybody using food grade DE?

Will be trying it out to polish water instead of Refresh montmorillite clay powder/Bioearth.
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Old 18-05-2017, 06:38 PM   #2
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did you try the DE? was not aware it can be used like Koi Clay.
I've only used it as feed for my cats and to get rid of ants

will also try if it works
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Old 18-05-2017, 10:37 PM   #3
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Haven't try.

Will add a few days after wc and clay powder.

DE I intend to put day after clay, so that the clay doesn't clog DE pores.
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Old 25-05-2017, 09:41 AM   #4
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one period of time i dusted my sump area with DE in attempt to get rid of those moth flies and see if it works on snails...

Conclusion.. nope.. dun work tat way... ended up wif loads of dead spiders.. so guilty lor.
P.S. I relocated all spiders to the sump area so they can help me reduce mothflies population.

Speakin of which.. i think i got 3-4 mths no do cotton change liao..
*mumbles mumbles*
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May I know where to get these food grade DE? 328? Thanks.
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Old 14-06-2017, 09:51 AM   #6
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May I know where to get these food grade DE? 328? Thanks.
I bought from Qoo10

http://www.qoo10.sg/gmkt.inc/Mobile/...code=530915514
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Wah, no cheap. Thanks Dr.
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Wah, no cheap. Thanks Dr.
Not really.

Lasts long time.

My Refresh koi montmorillite clay powder, 5 kg bought in 2006.
Expensive at purchase but till now left half bag.
Not expensive if you compare to Lfs bioearth small bottles.
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Just ordered 5lbs to test test. Can give some to friend who is having problem with bed bugs.
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Old 21-07-2017, 12:22 AM   #10
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Will be trying it out to polish water instead of Refresh montmorillite clay powder/Bioearth.
Hello Dr.
Any feedback boh?
I'm thinking of using this too after my current bioearth finish...
Any secret tips you can share?
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