k9outfit
Sun Apr 09, 2006, 04:26 PM
I'm planning on making peat water for my Discus, since I understand that this is the best option for providing them with the quality water they need to thrive, and hopefully eventually spawn.
My question is: is there a way of removing at least some of the discolouration from the water without the use of activated carbon? I keep reading that activated carbon, if not replaced quite frequently, may under the right circumstances suddenly release the heavy metals and other nasties that were adsorbed, back into the water. And, replacing the carbon on a regular basis would prove prohibitive, if using a quality product. What do you people do? Do you just get accustomed to the discolouration? Is there a light spectrum that works better than others under these conditions?
I'm open to suggestions (other than staying away from fish that need peat water! :wink: )! TIA
My question is: is there a way of removing at least some of the discolouration from the water without the use of activated carbon? I keep reading that activated carbon, if not replaced quite frequently, may under the right circumstances suddenly release the heavy metals and other nasties that were adsorbed, back into the water. And, replacing the carbon on a regular basis would prove prohibitive, if using a quality product. What do you people do? Do you just get accustomed to the discolouration? Is there a light spectrum that works better than others under these conditions?
I'm open to suggestions (other than staying away from fish that need peat water! :wink: )! TIA