"Ka30P" wrote in message
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When you use plain, unscented kitty litter...
rinse it really, really, really well. Lots of rinsing.

I used black, rigid mesh pots so the rinsing was easy, the water just
flowed
out the sides.
I topped the litter with larger stones. This kept the fish from picking it
up
and spitting it out all over the pond.

The advantage of kitty litter is that it is easy to push in fertilizer
tabs and
it stays nice and loose when it comes time to divide the plants.

hth!

kathy :-)
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Thanks for your reply. I was in Wal-Mart today and bought a 25 pound bag of
"Special Kitty" cat litter. It is "no scent" and made from 100% ground
clay. I think that this is what I'm looking for and it shouldn't require
rinsing (?). It was only $1.97 for 25 pounds whereas the Schultz Aquatic
Soil that I've been buying from Loew's is $6.93 for 10 pounds. Quite a
difference in price if it works. Has anyone else tried this particular cat
litter before and had any problems with it? Thanks!