Hi, this is an older discussion from years past:
a link to older discussions:
http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/Fertilizer/substrate-jamie.html#0
http://www.wcf.com/pam/pam2scr.pdf
By Jamie Johnson:
http://home.earthlink.net/~kaydeejay/substrates.html
You'll see that Kitty litter is a good substrate based on the data, but ADa AS is very similar and is enriched with ferts, it does not make a mess like Kitty litter also and is more aesthetically pleasing.
You'll also note soil does well.
Regards,
Tom Barr
a link to older discussions:
http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/Fertilizer/substrate-jamie.html#0
http://www.wcf.com/pam/pam2scr.pdf
By Jamie Johnson:
http://home.earthlink.net/~kaydeejay/substrates.html
You'll see that Kitty litter is a good substrate based on the data, but ADa AS is very similar and is enriched with ferts, it does not make a mess like Kitty litter also and is more aesthetically pleasing.
You'll also note soil does well.
Regards,
Tom Barr