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Filtering with Peat
I have a 29-gallon tank, with a full complement of fish, and moderately
planted. I inject fermented CO2.
I recently began filtering with peat because my tank tends to run at high
pH. The fish seem happy, the plants seem happy, and I could swear that
the whole tank looks cleaner every time I put fresh peat in, though I
have no idea why this would be the case.
I notice that bubbles tend to collect at the surface, which I assume is
due to organic compounds in the water, coming from the peat.
My question is, do I have to put in the expensive aquarium peat, at $3.50
for a few ounces? Or can I buy a cheaper bag of peat at the garden shop?
Does anyone have experience with this?
Thanks.
David Corner ** dcorner at csus_edu
dcorner at innercite_com ** dcorner at tlc_crc.losrios.cc.ca.us
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