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    i was wondering about using peat granules in my filter and wanted to see what your experiences have been with this

    what are the pros (other than obviously getting a softer/acidic water)?

    and specially what are the cons of using peat granules?

    what should one be careful about when using such media in the aquarium?

    personal experiences?
    65 gallon - ADA 120p - planted
    55 gallon - AGA standard - mix cichlid
    30 gallon tall - eclipse acrylic - semi-planted

    live and let live

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    Re: peat granules

    ok, i'm feeling no love today

    nobody has anything to add?
    65 gallon - ADA 120p - planted
    55 gallon - AGA standard - mix cichlid
    30 gallon tall - eclipse acrylic - semi-planted

    live and let live

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    • #3
      Re: peat granules

      Some comments on Peat Granules::

      1.  Phosphates/dissolved phosphorus:  The peat granules have a tendency to remove these from the water, which I understand is good because it inhibits algae growth.  The addition of calcium
      carbonate to the peat improves phosphorus removal, but I have no idea what that would do to aquariums.  I think it might have a pH buffering
      effect, but I am probably wrong.

      2.  Color leaching/"tannin" leaching:  The more decomposed a peat is, the more color leaching you will get.  The Sphagnum peat granules do not leach very much, whereas reed sedge peat granules have an initial dark color leach.  The amount of color leached varies by the pH of the water, and decreases with pH.  It does not leach color at pH 3, but leaches badly above 8.  In any case the color leaching decreases over time. If you put the granules in boiling water and let them soak for a day or two,
      then rinse them, this takes care of much of the color that will leach.
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