Peat moss to lower pH?

[wu-gwei]

I heard someone say to use Peat moss in bags in your canister tolower pH. Anyone heard of this? If not, what are some economical ways to lower pH? Thanks.


Cheers,
JJ :wink:

[dpatte]

running a do it yourself CO2 system can bring your ph down as much as 2 points!

Many here use co2 to improve plant growth. When the CO2 is disolved into the water, it actually produces a weak carbonic acid, and hense pH goes down.

CO2 is probably the healthiest way a easily reducing the pH of your tanks.

[aidensmomma2000]

Well after my do-it-yourself disaster with c02 I just use buffers. Not the cheapest way... :?

[wu-gwei]

running a do it yourself CO2 system can bring your ph down as much as 2 points!

Many here use co2 to improve plant growth. When the CO2 is disolved into the water, it actually produces a weak carbonic acid, and hense pH goes down.

CO2 is probably the healthiest way a easily reducing the pH of your tanks.

You have instructions or tips for a DIY CO2 system?

Cheers,
JJ :wink:

[Poustic]

Take a look at this thread (bottom half):

http://www.ovas.ca/bridge/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=171

[dpatte]

geez, you beat me to the answer i was also going to say, 'At the top of this forum press SEARCH and look for 'CO2'

[valiko]

aidensmomma2000: can you please, describe your disaster, I am in the process of setting one up, so I don't want to miss anything

[aidensmomma2000]

I cant really tellyou what happened, all I know is whatever regualted the amount that came out broke, and it was on full blast for an undetermined amount of time, and 98% of my fish died  :cry: