Yup I'm using rapidrooters because I looooove them so much. And nope, I've never had the slightest inkling of a pH problem. They are composed of composted tree bark, some sort of binder -why do I have the feeling it's a rubber of some sort- maybe the same shit as WiltPruf? I dunno... gotta stop smoking so much; I remember the grow shop guy telling me the actual composition. I have no idea where he finds this shit out. I mean, it's all proprietary! Plus it's inoculated with beneficials to help reduce risk of mold. The compost component keeps pH very stable with no adjustment prior to use. Since switching to RRs my success rate has approached 100%, with any deaths happening during the vulnerable hardening-off period.

Lol @ your wife playing with the ladybugs! That's funny. They ARE cute. I want to get a family portrait this weekend that shows the incredible range of colors and markings among my ladybug population. They go from dull orange to vibrant red and the spotting is anywhere from completely absent to a dozen dots!