Peat Moss - Substrates

**xcooperx** · 06-28-2006, 04:32 PM

can i use Sphagnum Peat moss or there is still other peat moss that is better for aquarium? If yes, any suggestion on what to buy will appreaciated

BJRuttenberg · 06-29-2006, 07:51 AM

Yes...and try Scotts...just makes sure anything you buy isnt treated with chemicals and does NOT have any fertilizer added to it...you want just straight peat.

Mikee · 06-29-2006, 09:47 AM

Hey I am too setting up a planted aquarium and im going to use Schultz Canadian sphagnum peat moss 9 litre bag for 5$ just wondering if this is safe?

**xcooperx** · 06-29-2006, 04:28 PM

i dont really know, but someone in the forum told me that sphagnum peat moss is safe

MatPat · 06-29-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikee

Hey I am too setting up a planted aquarium and im going to use Schultz Canadian sphagnum peat moss 9 litre bag for 5$ just wondering if this is safe?

That is what I have been using for the past three years so you should be fine

**turbomkt** · 06-29-2006, 07:43 PM

I'm using Scott's Sphagnum Peat Moss and it says 100% peat moss. Good enough for me and it hasn't killed anything yet!

WhiteDevil · 08-19-2009, 05:39 PM

I know this is old but I am contemplating adding peat to my tank for blackwater purposes.

Can anyone tell me what the formula is per gallon for a peat bag?

I am building a rio negro biotope and hear that peat releases tons of tannins.

Thanks.

armedbiggiet · 08-22-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteDevil

I know this is old but I am contemplating adding peat to my tank for blackwater purposes.

Can anyone tell me what the formula is per gallon for a peat bag?

I am building a rio negro biotope and hear that peat releases tons of tannins.

Thanks.

wow it is very old... I don not have a fromula for that but there is not thing wrong if you put too much. I can sure you you have to put a lot of peat moss in to get it like black water.