Description
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SuperHatch is a coarse-grade ceramic product (Calcined Clay) with excellent porosity, representing the next generation in egg incubation media. It does not break apart over time, does not compact, and does not float. Its color changes based on the amount of water it contains, so you can easily monitor moisture levels visually. It can be re-used indefinitely by cooking or boiling to sterilize. An inert, neutral, 100% natural mineral blend, this product lasts year after year without breaking down.
SuperHatch has extreme porosity combined with a very fine internal structure size. This allows it to absorb and hold large amounts of water, with a very slow rate of evaporation. This helps control the quick release of water, which causes surface moisture and condensation.
Instructions
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Place SuperHatch in a sieve, strainer, or porous bag.
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Soak in water for a few minutes, remove, and let drip dry.
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Add SuperHatch to your incubation container, filling it approximately half full.
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Add eggs, and you are good to go!
For most species, saturating the SuperHatch and letting it drip dry is suitable. Some species require less moisture in the container, which can be achieved by mixing the saturated SuperHatch with a percentage of dry SuperHatch. You can also mix SuperHatch with water on a weight/weight or volume/volume ratio to reach the required moisture level.
Always use the largest feasible incubation container possible. A minimum recommended size is a 16 oz. container for a pair of gecko eggs and a shoebox-sized container for 10-20 eggs. The more volume in the container, the less drastic environmental changes can affect the conditions inside the container.