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Old 08-05-12, 11:21 AM   #1
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Water crystals

Could I use these?

Amazon.com: Miracle-Gro 100831 Water Storing Crystals, 12-Ounce: Patio, Lawn & Garden
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Old 08-05-12, 11:46 AM   #2
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for what??.............
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Old 08-05-12, 12:29 PM   #3
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oops for cricket/ dubia roaches
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Old 08-05-12, 12:43 PM   #4
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I've heard people using it, but it's questionable. This product is polychrylamide, which is non-toxic. However, because it's an agricultural product there is often acrylamide in it. Acrylamide is a neurotoxin and carcinogen. It also should be kept at room temperature and not allowed to heat up as it can breakdown into acrylamide as a result.
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really? so where should i buy some from?
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Old 08-05-12, 12:48 PM   #6
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Be Amazing! Science Experiments; Super Absorbent CrystalsÂ*|Â*Quill.com ?
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Old 08-05-12, 01:12 PM   #7
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Re: Water crystals

Why not just buy the calcium gutload crystals, I only use about 2 jars a year. It works for roaches too.

When they dry out, pour a little water on the dried out stuff, and it comes right back.

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Old 08-05-12, 01:15 PM   #8
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True, I assume it will run out fast lol
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You can also buy the food grade ones from places like Repashy. It's more expensive as they actually eat it, but not in a major way.
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Why not just buy the calcium gutload crystals, I only use about 2 jars a year. It works for roaches too.

When they dry out, pour a little water on the dried out stuff, and it comes right back.

Those are a rip off in my opinion.
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Ebay , you can buy enough crystals to make a gallon for $3
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