Re: Peat filtration.

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

The Sept issue of TFH has a thorough article on peat filtration.  ..."must"
reading for the serious aquarist.

In short, not all peat is as effective:  the pH of peat can range from the 3's
(very effective) to 7.0 (not effective).  Recommended is Canadian Sphagnum Peat.

Reagrding the boiling of peat:  One experienced hobbyist wrote that he was unable
to spawn Congo tetras until he stopped boiling the peat that he used in
filtration of the spawning water.  I'm not sure why this is, but apparently he
lost something beneficial by boiling it.

--Randy

ProfPhilo@aol.com wrote:

> Hello everyone,
> thanks for all the imput on my previous inquiries, this list is great!
> In a previous email it was said that one should boil peat for 15 min before
> using.
> I am thinking about using peat in one of my tanks and wondered why this was.
> Is it to release toxins? or to break down the peat somehow?
> What happens if you don't boil it? will it not work?
> I was under the impression that you just got the stuff wet and put it in the
> filter (in a mesh bag etc..)
> How long does it take for the pH to drop after filtering with peat?
>
> thanks in advance,
> --curious Tarah
>
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