Re: peat

[Randy or Deb Carey <carey@spacestar.net>]

Peat reduces hardness and lowers pH.  We've discussed this to some length in
previous posts, so I assume that the discussion is in the archives.

But not all peat works this way.  (Peat comes from different parts of the world
and in different grades.)  I have read this as well as experienced this.  I have
had luck with, and have heard good recommendations for, Canadian Sphagnum Peat
Moss.  I got over 2 cubic feet for $8 from a garden center.  But it is a seasonal
product (growing season), so look for it now or you may be waiting until next
Spring. The best stuff is supposed to be German Peat, but apparently that is hard
to get (and expensive).

--Randy


Ade K. Lau wrote:

> Hi List,
>     I am wondering if anyone has used this peat before and is it good
> lowering the hardness and pH of water? Premier Sphagnum Peat Moss Tourbe
> 3.8 cu ft.  I visited their site and they didn't talk about much of the
> peat moss. I want a peat that will lower the hardness and pH so that I
> can start keeping some difficult apistos. Thanks
>
> Ade Lau
> adelau@uwyo.edu
> ps) Possible I can get it at Wal-mart most preferred.
>
>

PGHAQ@aol.com wrote:

>    Just as long as it don't contain fertilizers in it, It should work. TIM
>





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