I called a local flower shop to get some peat moss, and they said they were out. They did, however, have Humous in stock, which they said was very similar to peat moss. There are no chemical additives in it, and it does look very similar to peat...Good/bad substrate? Thank you.
Substrate Question
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I think humus is the same as compost right?
I use compost for all my vivariums, but it depends on what you will be housing
I use compost for all my vivariums, but it depends on what you will be housing
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Its a little more complex than just compost, it probably closer to compost soil/clay mix. Find out is it is "effective" or active humus, which can further decay. As opposed to stable humus which is pretty much done decaying, but if you already use compost this could substituted.
Like many others mentioned the best place to get peat moss is Home Depot/Loews (or a nearby nursery) they have it in giant 6-8 cu.ft. bags for under $10 (which is pretty much a lifetime supply) but impractical for apartment dwellers like myself. Nihil desperandum, though, because they also have smaller 8 liter bags for about $3.
Like many others mentioned the best place to get peat moss is Home Depot/Loews (or a nearby nursery) they have it in giant 6-8 cu.ft. bags for under $10 (which is pretty much a lifetime supply) but impractical for apartment dwellers like myself. Nihil desperandum, though, because they also have smaller 8 liter bags for about $3.
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i've had a hard time findind peat around here. i went to every major place and no one had it (home depot, osh, etc..). i finally got some at a small local Ace. i was surprised it was so hard to find the stuff.
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I am also having a hard time finding peat moss where I live and still havent found any. However I did find humus(spelling) and I am very displeased even frustrated with it. In my emp enclosure I have to change the humus every month or it grows a lot of fungus and white dots all over on top and beneath the surface. The temperatures are about 21C, 70F (now in winter) with 70-80% humidity.
I have a heat pad on one side of the enclosure and I get a lot of green fungi or growth on that side of the enclosure(no where else). I assume its from the humidity and combined with the higher heat levels on the glass. Is this normal or is there anything I can do?
Thanks,
Brad
I am also having a hard time finding peat moss where I live and still havent found any. However I did find humus(spelling) and I am very displeased even frustrated with it. In my emp enclosure I have to change the humus every month or it grows a lot of fungus and white dots all over on top and beneath the surface. The temperatures are about 21C, 70F (now in winter) with 70-80% humidity.
I have a heat pad on one side of the enclosure and I get a lot of green fungi or growth on that side of the enclosure(no where else). I assume its from the humidity and combined with the higher heat levels on the glass. Is this normal or is there anything I can do?
Thanks,
Brad
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50/50 Organic potting soil/Blendered Repti-bark
Seems to work great for me.
The repti-bark pieces were to large so an old blender did the trick.
Seems to work great for me.
The repti-bark pieces were to large so an old blender did the trick.