pine bark?

[Friction]

Hello all, I have a silly question regarding pine bark. Could i use pine bark chippings to darken (and possibly soften) my aquarium water. I know i should use peat but i cant find it localy. Was at the pet store and saw natural pine bark chippings for reptiles, it says no chemical additives and i thought maybe i can use that instead of peat. I am looking to breed neon tetras and want to soften and darken my tank water.

 

[BillD]

Where do you live that you can't find peat moss? Every garden center carries it as do dept stores, any store that carries potting supplies. I would not use pine bark as it has a high resin content and it will probably rot in a tank. Peat moss has already gone through the process of rotting from it's original form. other things you can use are oak leaves and alder cones.

 

[ashleynicole]

Peat moss is everywhere. From Walmart to home depot. It is a gardening staple and can be found in any garden center. Another name it goes by is spagmum moss. You most likely will not find it at a pet store.

 

[Discusapisto]

I know for a fact lowes sells it i get mine there it's sold in the outdoor garden department year round it comes in a good sized bag it's like 15 bucks or so for tons of it. Usually last me a year, just make sure you don't buy miracle grow peat it has fertilizer in it that will kill your fish.

 

[Friction]

I know for a fact lowes sells it i get mine there it's sold in the outdoor garden department year round it comes in a good sized bag it's like 15 bucks or so for tons of it. Usually last me a year, just make sure you don't buy miracle grow peat it has fertilizer in it that will kill your fish.

Where I am we don't have a Walmart or lowes. All the peat I found so far has fertiliser in it and as far as I know I can't use that. Would be very helpful if anyone can give me names of peat moss products I can find in Europe. Thank you all

 

[ashleynicole]

Where I am we don't have a Walmart or lowes. All the peat I found so far has fertiliser in it and as far as I know I can't use that. Would be very helpful if anyone can give me names of peat moss products I can find in Europe. Thank you all

have you looked for a product that says 'spagmun' moss?