Diatomite - Should I use it?

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Re: Diatomite - Should I use it?

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don't want to hijack the thread but were do you get quincan from? and is it any good?
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Re: Diatomite - Should I use it?

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Hi Dan it comes from Mt Quincan which is up near Cairns. I got a couple of bulk bags on pallets down (transport costs more than the scoria :palm: ) as I think this is the best replacement for diatomite.
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