Water gel...

[Asgard]

Hello!

I would like to know if the water gel that is used, by some, for invs and herps...is the same that is sold for plants?

I can not get the composition for the water gel sold in pet stores... so I can not compare...so a appreciate help!

Kind regards

 

[Aurelia]

Water gel isn't good for Ts, they can't get any moisture from it. Just use a shallow water dish with water, they won't drown.

If you want it for crickets, then no, it's not the same as the plant stuff. It's made specifically for crickets to eat. I don't recommend using the plant stuff, as that's not what it's for. Crickets can get plenty of moisture from the food they eat.

 

[kupo969]

Gel = no way. Just use a shallow water dish.

If you want it for crickets, then no, it's not the same as the plant stuff. It's made specifically for crickets to eat. I don't recommend using the plant stuff, as that's not what it's for. Crickets can get plenty of moisture from the food they eat.

It actually is the same thing (except the ones they sell with calcium@LPS). You can go to a plant nursery and get it at bulk price or order from http://www.watersorb.com/.

 

[Aurelia]

Hm..k..it's just better to be safe than sorry I guess.

 

[heks]

Water gel isn't good for Ts, they can't get any moisture from it. Just use a shallow water dish with water, they won't drown.

If you want it for crickets, then no, it's not the same as the plant stuff. It's made specifically for crickets to eat. I don't recommend using the plant stuff, as that's not what it's for. Crickets can get plenty of moisture from the food they eat.

crickets need water in order to live the best way is the gel or cubes... so if your feeding crickets dry food and supplements where would they get there water from... as far as inverts and herps... do not use it... it would be completely useless and a waist of money... you would dehydrate you inverts and especially any herp... good luck dont kill anything

 

[Aurelia]

Crickets can get moisture from food like potato skins, carrots, and lettuce. That's what I feed them and I have no problem keeping them alive.

 

[somethingbig]

i buy my crickets weekly so when i have leftovers i keep them alive by feeding them grapes and gold fish flakes.

 

[Asgard]

First of all, thank you all for your kind answers!

I use it in my inv's with water...to avoid drowning since it has water it is double function...with herps I only use water...at least that's what I've been using for the past 25 years...

I asked this because the product for plants is 10 times cheaper...

Thank you!!!

Kind regards

 

[Scolopendra777]

Well i use warter gel for my tarantulas but i spray the warter gel evry day so its nice and wet for the tarantulas

 

[Zoltan]

i spray the water gel every day

What's the point of using water gel if you're spraying it everyday with water? :?

 

[somethingbig]

Well i use warter gel for my tarantulas but i spray the warter gel evry day so its nice and wet for the tarantulas

i though the message had been fairly clear, but i'll reiterate: TS CANNOT DRINK FROM WATER GEL!!

 

[Mushroom Spore]

I use it in my inv's with water...to avoid drowning

Tarantulas over 2" or so in legspan will not drown in a shallow dish of water. Tarantulas too small for a water dish should be given water via misting the enclosure once or twice a week.

I cannot tell you how many threads we've gotten where people say their tarantulas are "acting weird" and we figure out that the T is dying of dehydration because the owner gives them water cubes they can't drink from. When given access to actual water again, the problems go away.

Well i use warter gel for my tarantulas but i spray the warter gel evry day so its nice and wet for the tarantulas

Why would you even use water gel if you're spraying it anyway? Although that doesn't change the fact that Ts cannot consume water gel. It doesn't matter what you do to it. Just give them plain water.

 

[Aurelia]

Originally Posted by Aracnobreed View Post
Well i use warter gel for my tarantulas but i spray the warter gel evry day so its nice and wet for the tarantulas

Why would you even use water gel if you're spraying it anyway? Although that doesn't change the fact that Ts cannot consume water gel. It doesn't matter what you do to it. Just give them plain water.

Yes, and besides that, it's a huge waste of money.

 

[T-Harry]

Funny how some people seem to think that they have to improve nature.

Simply spoken, a T in her natural habitad lives on dirt and drinks water. So why would she need coco fiber and water gel when in captivity?

 

[Asgard]

Funny how some people seem to think that they have to improve nature.

Simply spoken, a T in her natural habitad lives on dirt and drinks water. So why would she need coco fiber and water gel when in captivity?

I guess you are not "people"...or you just don't keep T's or Scorpions....since they are not kept in nature...

P.S. I've read all the criticism...and I accept...because a reason is behind those words... but just being extra-smart...no need in my view...

 

[patexan]

Hello!

I would like to know if the water gel that is used, by some, for invs and herps...is the same that is sold for plants?

I can not get the composition for the water gel sold in pet stores... so I can not compare...so a appreciate help!

Kind regards

To answer the original question, the water gel is a lightly crosslinked sodium acrylate polymer. The material sold for plants would be the same polymer but may contain a fertilizer. If you are ever in doubt as to the chemical nature of a product, you can likely go to the companies website and find or request a material safety data sheet (MSDS). Although a company is not required to list the ingredients of their products, they usually do.

I use the gel for my roach colony, but agree with all that it should not be used for T's.

 

[Asgard]

To answer the original question, the water gel is a lightly crosslinked sodium acrylate polymer. The material sold for plants would be the same polymer but may contain a fertilizer. If you are ever in doubt as to the chemical nature of a product, you can likely go to the companies website and find or request a material safety data sheet (MSDS). Although a company is not required to list the ingredients of their products, they usually do.

I use the gel for my roach colony, but agree with all that it should not be used for T's.

Indeed this was the original Question...thank you!!

Btw...I also use it for my Blaptica Dubia and my Scorpions...I do not have many T's...just 5...

Regards