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02-19-05, 01:50 PM
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Location: Hamilton Ontario
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Coconut Fiber
Hey I just bought a bunch of coconut fiber susbtrate that I have used a few time but I bought it at the Hydroponic store and it is not wrapped.
Just wanted to know if anybody can tell me how much water to add to 1 brick ? I can't remember.
Thanks
Charles
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02-19-05, 02:25 PM
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Depends on how big the brick is.... for the small ones, add 3 to 4 litres of water.
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02-19-05, 02:28 PM
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It goes a LONG way....
I used 1/2 a brick to cover a 20 gallon tank, and I had lots 
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02-19-05, 02:39 PM
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i dont measure how much water i use, i just keep adding water until the whole brick has expanded with no extra water left at the bottom.
Thanks,
Ben
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02-19-05, 02:58 PM
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I personally just throw a brick into a big tub of hot water than dump it through a strainer.
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02-19-05, 03:19 PM
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Location: Calgary, AB
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I just add water until the brick is completely down it's absorption with no extra water. It can absorb a lot so don't underestimate.
Mike
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02-19-05, 04:21 PM
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Location: South Western Ontario
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My question is...........what were you REALLY doing at the hydroponics store? :med2cool:
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