HopefulHobbiest
Aquarium Advice FINatic
I'm planning on building a 40G Breeder for GBR. i've read several things so far that state the GBR require a lower pH rating somewhere around 5-6.
one site i read mentioned using peat(sp) moss to lower the pH.
my question is, how much would i need to use to bring the pH down that far if my tap pH is around 7.6 already?
i was thinking of doing a layer at the bottom, covered with a layer of gravel and plants. i'm not really familiar with PM and i'm under the impression that it will also help plants grow.
if i'm wrong please let me know, i'm still in the process of building this tank so i have the time to wait/switch substrates.
i'd love to know if there actually is something i could put as a layer UNDER my gravel that will help lower the pH AND help my plants grow...
thanks in advance for your assistance.
one site i read mentioned using peat(sp) moss to lower the pH.
my question is, how much would i need to use to bring the pH down that far if my tap pH is around 7.6 already?
i was thinking of doing a layer at the bottom, covered with a layer of gravel and plants. i'm not really familiar with PM and i'm under the impression that it will also help plants grow.
if i'm wrong please let me know, i'm still in the process of building this tank so i have the time to wait/switch substrates.
i'd love to know if there actually is something i could put as a layer UNDER my gravel that will help lower the pH AND help my plants grow...
thanks in advance for your assistance.