[Wet Thumb Forum]-Use of Humus?

[Raul-7]

I really like Vladimir Simoes method, I want to try it...but I have a few doubts. Some people have complained that it did nothing for them; while others say it leeched nutrients into the water column. Who is right? Could it be that they aren't following the method properly?
Here's the link-
The Method

[Raul-7]

I really like Vladimir Simoes method, I want to try it...but I have a few doubts. Some people have complained that it did nothing for them; while others say it leeched nutrients into the water column. Who is right? Could it be that they aren't following the method properly?
Here's the link-
The Method

[Paul Higashikawa]

Based on my own experience and what I have learned from others and plus a little bit of common sense, I discovered that it is a definite must to cover your land substrate with at least an inch of inert gravel. By land substrate, I mean anything ranging from garden potting soil to playground sand to humus and mulch.....Stuff one would consider using for one's garden. This is real important because unless you own a chem lab in your house you really are gonna have a hard time figuring 100% what is in those substances. And this could spell trouble for your tanks if some sort of leakage happens from the substrate into the water.


Paul

[Raul-7]

Did you see the link I gave you? It describes that by diluting the humus in a 50:50 mix of sand, then layering laterite over it, and toping it off with 2" of fine gravel you will have the optimum substrate solution. Just like Enrinco's tanks, which don't recieve any liquid fertilization. His E.stellata is still pink after one year, and all his plants still look quite good. So what's the key to not screwing this up? Thanks

[hubbahubbahehe]

what is humus? where do you buy it?