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Katie
Fri May 13, 2005, 08:12 AM
Just wondering if anyone has used/is using peat moss to buffer their ph?
How much per litre etc or other ideas would be greatly appreciated.
DR.V
Fri May 13, 2005, 08:31 AM
hmm...peat moss turn the water a bit brownish
Katie
Fri May 13, 2005, 09:39 AM
yeah, but that doesn't really bother me because I am using blackwater extract.
Merrilyn
Fri May 13, 2005, 10:50 AM
If you are using blackwater extract, you shouldn't need peat too.

They do the same thing.
Katie
Fri May 13, 2005, 01:11 PM
Merrilyn, I haven't noticed any change in my ph since I have been using the blackwater extract though. Its a constant 7.
Would there be any harm in using peat + extract?
Merrilyn
Fri May 13, 2005, 01:17 PM
No, it won't cause any problems. But I would test it in your water ageing drum first. Add the peat to a stocking, and just hang it in the drum for 24 hours, along with the extract.

Then test to see how far it has shifted.

A constant 7 is pretty good you know. I'd be quite happy with that, even for breeding tanks.
Katie
Fri May 13, 2005, 01:24 PM
I am happy with my water parameters, but it doesn't stop me wondering, "If I did this would it be better? Would they be happier?" etc. I try not to mess around with the water too much, and didn't really want to use chemicals to buffer it, thats what got me thinking about the peat.
I must admit to an accute attack of nerves when it comes to my discus, (Rod just sent me some lovely pb's and a gorgeous little alenquer x tq which I love).
I am still fighting the urge not to gravel vac every second day, I now do it every fourth day.
goldenpigeon
Fri May 13, 2005, 01:30 PM
K8ie where u live in QLD??

this is why every1 should live on the gold coast.... great beech and great conditions for the discus.

not to mention it hardly gets cold in winter :D
Katie
Fri May 13, 2005, 01:34 PM
Hervey Bay, 4 hours away from anything remotely interesting.
How can you say it doesn't get cold? Its bloody freezing right now!!!!!!!!!!!
leanne31
Fri May 13, 2005, 01:36 PM
Thats 2 lies I've caught you on tonight junior umm :oops:

Leanne
goldenpigeon
Fri May 13, 2005, 01:37 PM
ooooooooooooooook..... im sitting here without a shirt or shoes on (shrts thoagh i dont do nakey computer!).
kalebjarrod
Fri May 13, 2005, 10:46 PM
I agree what is a good amount of peat to put into a 200lt storage drum for 24 hours

how often do you change the peat over

i have managed to score a little bag (4cubic ft compressed) and was gonna try
goldenpigeon
Sat May 14, 2005, 03:54 AM
LIES!!! leanne i beg your pardon!!! :shock: i dont lie!!!!


at least not all the time........