>>Is this the sphagnum while it is still kind of greenish-yellow, or is it dead to the point of turning brown?<< Definitly brown. >>...whether sphagnum will affect pH the way peat does?<< Yes, but it's not as acidic or concentrated. I haven't tried it myself yet, although I bought the moss. I'll report more info if and when I do try it. Bill Vannerson McHenry, IL http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/william_vannerson ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!