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Reddit mentions of Fluval Peat Granules, 500 Gram (17.6 oz)

Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3

We found 3 Reddit mentions of Fluval Peat Granules, 500 Gram (17.6 oz). Here are the top ones.

Fluval Peat Granules, 500 Gram (17.6 oz)
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    Features:
  • Chemical filter media that naturally softens aquarium water
  • Recommended for fish that prefer soft, acidic water such as Amazonian cichlids, discus, and angelfish
  • Achieves pH levels needed for breeding and rearing certain tropical fish
  • Enhances coloration and behavior in some fish species and promotes luscious live plant growth
  • For use in freshwater aquariums only
Specs:
ColorWhite
Height6.3 Inches
Length2.6 Inches
Number of items1
Size17.6 ounces
Weight1 Pounds
Width4.4 Inches
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Found 3 comments on Fluval Peat Granules, 500 Gram (17.6 oz):

u/macroclemys · 3 pointsr/Aquariums

Well there's a few options you have.

  1. Buy fish that inherently like harder, more alkaline water like livebearers and acclimate them normally.
  2. Buy fish that don't, but drip acclimate them to the tank. They most likely will be fine in the long run.
  3. Cut your water with spring water (or RO, but I'm assuming you don't have access to that) until you reach your desired pH.
  4. Buy some peat (Fluval makes some pre-bagged) to chemically soften your water/ lower your pH.

    Don't use pH Down. I repeat, do not use pH Down. You will simply cause yourself more issues and make your pH fluctuate. Also, make sure you know about cycling. Ammonia spikes are way more of an issue with a new tank than pH is.
u/mollymalone222 · 1 pointr/aquarium

I know it depends on the type of fish you have, but a slow increase won't be a problem. My temp is that high in the winter and in summer down to something like 7.4. Be careful with pH down as that can create wide swings. I used it many many years ago, but now wouldn't. If you can, this product works great for me. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00025642Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Don't know what size tank you have. But, I think I've used about a golf ball sized amount in a mesh bag or pantyhose for maybe a 10 gallon tank. To have a quicker effect, I've added two, but be careful, it may drop too quickly.

u/manofcolombia · 1 pointr/Aquariums

Peat has been used to lower Ph without chemicals. Its the same thing as blackwater extract but lasts a whole lot longer. Normally they come in balls from the UK but they come in granules now for the impatient (AKA Me)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00025642Q/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=XPVLTRZABLIW&coliid=I4F9NXFR1LKSK