Simon Cole
Member
I want to try adding some sphagnum moss to my external filter into a new scape for some five-banded barbs (Puntius pentazona). I have heard that this will slightly drop the pH. My tap water pH varies between 7 and 8, so this would be very welcome. Has anybody tried this?
I know there are several good scientists in the society. Does anybody know the chemical released by sphagnum moss that is responsible for creating mildly acidic conditions? I presume this is an active compound found in living moss rather than something that is produced through decay. Could anybody give me the heads up on this?
Kind regards,
Simon
I know there are several good scientists in the society. Does anybody know the chemical released by sphagnum moss that is responsible for creating mildly acidic conditions? I presume this is an active compound found in living moss rather than something that is produced through decay. Could anybody give me the heads up on this?
Kind regards,
Simon