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Hi all,
Just had my tank set up for nearly three weeks. Plants were introduced a week ago. Have an external filter with a seasoned sponge and other media, (also seasoned). Wish to buy my first couple of fish now. Among other fish I will be keeping angels and discus. I have just tested my water and the nitrite is zero, but Ph is between 7.3--7.8, about the same as my tap water. Obviously I need to bring it down for the fish mentioned. I understand I can use untreated peat. I realise that the best method is putting the peat in a bag within the filter, but I did not wish to disturb the filter again after placing the seasoned filter stuff in it just a week ago.
Will the peat ( in the bag or stocking) be as efficient if I just place the bag in the tank? Or has anybody any other suggestions for easy Ph adjustment without the expense of bottled solutions. :roll:
many thanks
silentworld
Just had my tank set up for nearly three weeks. Plants were introduced a week ago. Have an external filter with a seasoned sponge and other media, (also seasoned). Wish to buy my first couple of fish now. Among other fish I will be keeping angels and discus. I have just tested my water and the nitrite is zero, but Ph is between 7.3--7.8, about the same as my tap water. Obviously I need to bring it down for the fish mentioned. I understand I can use untreated peat. I realise that the best method is putting the peat in a bag within the filter, but I did not wish to disturb the filter again after placing the seasoned filter stuff in it just a week ago.
Will the peat ( in the bag or stocking) be as efficient if I just place the bag in the tank? Or has anybody any other suggestions for easy Ph adjustment without the expense of bottled solutions. :roll:
many thanks
silentworld