IM a perilite/chunky vermiculite guy as well..and i add enuff water that is will barely clumpif i grab a handful LOL and i generally dont check on my egg boxes much til its gettin close to time to pip...I will check the incubator tho atleast weekly to make sure i dont have to much moisture tho..which basically means if it looks too foggy i open it up and shake the moisture off the lid LOL