Peat - Fluval 304

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I just got Fluval canister (ditched eclipse filter) & want to try using peat to better please my angels, tetras, and plants.

Would i have to replace the peat periodically, & if so how much? I don't want to change PH too much, just to around 6.8. I'm running the Fluval 304 on my 37 gal.

Also, approximately how much would it cost per year if i had to periodically change the peat?

Does peat make that much of a diff. in terms of plant growth & fish happiness? I want my Amazon swords to grow better. Currently 55w on the 37 gal w/pc daylight bulb.
 
You don't need peat for a plant tank or these fish but adding it to the substrate will help the start up phase of a plant tank.
Some Killis and a very few other fish can use peat for breeding purposes(Apisto's etc). But many do pretty good without it also. Most folks don't care for pee or tea colored water.

The things that gets me is for some a reason they do it and add enough to have yellow water and then buy high color temp(non Yellow) lighting because they say they don't like the yellow color of cheaper lower color temp bulbs. Okeey donkey:)

Regards,
Tom Barr
 
Originally posted by plantbrain
.... Most folks don't care for pee or tea colored water. ....Regards,
Tom Barr
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Yeah, I'm not much for the 'tea color' look, but I did hear somewhere that Discus like the peat. So, I'm using it sparingly so I don't have too much tea color or tannin. (Tannin - hope I didn't use the word improperly.. Is Tannin from peat, or leaves such as Cypress trees. I know Cypress will produce Tannin, but not sure if peat does it too(?) )...:confused:
 
If you are trying to breed fish, such as Rams, Neons, etc, that need lower PH peat is a good idea. Other than for breeding purposes or unless you have really hard water you don't need to add peat.

Alex
 
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