Re: [Killietalk] Re-use of peat

["Keith Cook" <kcook at sdgdocs_com>]

Why is boiling peat a bad idea?  I'm curious as on this side of the pond it
seems like everyone does it.

Keith



Lee brings up a good point in re-using peat. I really wish I could get my 
'Kick Start' product over to the US but it's too unstable in flight, being a

strong acid base.
One drop completely kills every living thing in the peat rendering it safe 
for use in a different sp. tank. Just give the peat a quick swill under a 
tap. A 45 second exposure will kill all embryos & 60 seconds just about all 
else.
It cannot be diluted to give this potency unfortunately. Boiling peat is
never a good idea.

            Tim 




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