Peat Granules vs Backwater Extract

[Angels among us]

What is the consensus of using peat granules in canister filter as opposed to the backwater extract?

In the past I have used the extract with good results (lower PH, trigger breeding, etc.) but this time around I have a Fluval canister and have tried Peat Granules in the final chamber.

The water does not turn yellow as I had expected even after doubling up (two chambers).

[~*LuvMyKribs*~]

What size tank do you have?

Would it be worth you running an additional filter such as an aquaclear that might give you better results with the peat granules? I would prefer to use those over the blackwater extract...

[indiginess]

how long have you been running both?

i used the Fluvial Peat Granuals for a while, and they seem to take a while to take effect. i bet if you beat them up a little before you add them to the filter, they will have a quicker effect.

and i'd bet your water is a little yellow... even if you haven't picked up on it yet. take some out and look at it against some paper.

good luck.

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