Believe me, I wouldn't have kept 3-9 tanks for last 19 years if it was that time-consuming!
I tried to write my book on a High School level of biology and chemistry. It's not stuff you can skim, but it shouldn't be too hard to understand.
I've never tried burying fresh plant matter in substrate. It could help (provide CO2). But it could also cause wild decomposition in the soil, because it is so fresh. Fresh organic matter like plants is like Fast Food for bacteria. I would have chosen something less tasty for bacteria (composted organic matter, peat moss, etc), so that you don't set up massive decomposition and anaerobic conditions in the substrate.
It might be prudent to wait several weeks after your first addition to see what happens before you add anymore.
Let us know what happens. Interesting idea for revitalizing old substrates!
Let us know if you think it helps. Interesting idea. |