Wanted: Lf: Peat moss

[DUHK]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for some peat moss. If anyone has any or knows where I can find some, that would be great!

I need something to keep my aquarium pH down and stay stable. If you know any methods that have worked for you, please share as well!

Thanks!

[TexSun]

Wondering if you could just some peat moss found at a gardening center? You would just have to make sure it was not terated and 'organic'. Also, Ive seen at City Pets a peat insert for ehiems.

[eklikewhoa]

If you are using this for water params I would suggest looking into IndianAlmondLeaves or Alder cones.

I have about 100 spare alder cones that should bring most large tanks down to acidic params once they started working.


I have a few leaves with about 5 cones in my 30g and it has brought my pH down from 8.0-8.2 tapwater to 6.0-6.4.
LMK if you have something to trade or whatever.

[DUHK]

Thanks for the quick reply TexSun! I was thinking about trying to get some at Home Depot as well, but I am unsure how to use it properly. Can you share some of your tips and experiences?

Thanks!

[Totenkampf]

I was always told not to use moss cuz it decays. I always used granulated peat. Fluval and eheim make some I have seen the former at pet smart and the latter only on eBay these days. That being said, if it were me I would try the alder cones

[troy tucker]

you can also use peat planter cups. from home depot.

[Lydia]

I use peat moss for orchids that I buy from Home Depot. I put it in a nylon stocking and stick it in the filter. Works like a charm and CHEAP!!!!!

[TexSun]

I was always told not to use moss cuz it decays.

Isn't that what the cones & leaves would being doing anyways? Just a much slower rate?

[TexSun]

EK: I'm I need of some IAL if you could spare some it would greatly appreciated. I have things to trade & the green stuff of course. Thanks.

[eklikewhoa]

I don't have any or many IAL leaves to spare do have quite a bit of alder cones though.

[DUHK]

If you are using this for water params I would suggest looking into IndianAlmondLeaves or Alder cones.

I have about 100 spare alder cones that should bring most large tanks down to acidic params once they started working.


I have a few leaves with about 5 cones in my 30g and it has brought my pH down from 8.0-8.2 tapwater to 6.0-6.4.
LMK if you have something to trade or whatever.

I'd love to trade with you. I don't know what you may need though. I'll trade you a bucket full of lava rocks? If not, just let me know how much you would like for them. I just need enough for a 10 gallon tank and maybe some extra for future use.

Also, do I just place them in the aquarium? Is there anything special that I have to do? THANKS SO MUCH!

[eklikewhoa]

What size are the lava rocks?

[DUHK]

They range from fist size to a twice your fist :)

[eklikewhoa]

A 5g bucket full?

[DUHK]

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11147145

It feels this exact bucket. 2.5 gallon. If you don't want, I can just buy the cones off of you :) Whatever you prefer.