Looking for Peat...

[Jey]

I use peat to soften my water and to lower the pH and to add that great coloration (tannins). I have been using Fluval peat granules but have noticed that Fluval has discontinued this item. Does anyone know where I can aquarium safe peat that I can use in it's stead and that is readily available? Shops, websites, etc....

Thanks,
Jey

[jbeining75]

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3974+6188&pcatid=6188

dr fosters and smith...... welcome to ac!!!!!

You can also use a blackwater conditioner.....

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=5163+5187+10804&pcatid=10804

pond granules if you have a media bag these would work also

[Incredulous_Ed]

You can use the peat you find at garden stores, just make sure it is 100% spagnum peat moss with no ferts or anything. I would steer away from the schultz brand because i tried it and no tannins were released.

[Jey]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
You guys were tremendous help!
Jey

[kitten3326]

I use 100% spagnum peat moss (canadian peat moss is one of the best) I bought a huge bag, will do for some time, my discus tank is currently buffering at 6.8 and the tannins in the water are beautiful. I simply bag the peat moss, then wash the bag really well to get all the loose debris off then in the tank it goes. I hope this helps :)