Re: Peat vs. Sphagnum moss??

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@fgn.net>]

Steve Hatfield or Kim Rogers-Hatfield wrote:

> Peat is sphagnum moss that has been decomposed for years

Not quite Steve,

I know what you meant, but that's not what you said. Peat is any vegetation
that has partially decomposed in an aquatic environment. Its pH and water
softening ability varies with the vegetation that it's made from. Sphagnum
peat is peat made from sphagnum moss. This is the one we apistophiles &
killinuts covet. Sorry, just feeling nit picky ;-)

Mike Wise

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-apisto@admin.listbox.com
> [mailto:owner-apisto@admin.listbox.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Baker
> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 1:55 PM
> To: apisto@listbox.com
> Subject: Peat vs. Sphagnum moss??
>
> I've looked through the archives and through the Krib and still can't
> find a
> definitive on whether a product labeled "Sphagnum moss" is going to work
>
> like "peat" moss.
>
> The bag I bought labeled "sphagnum moss" looks like dried bits of java
> moss
> or something.  Kind of a light brown / dark tan color.  I am pretty sure
>
> this is not the same as true peat moss, but wanted a second opinion...
> Or
> should I just try it and find out?
>
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