Hard Water And Peat Extract

[MARSHALLDOG]

Good morning,

What's your take on using pure peat extract to lower hardness?

 

[TheRedDarren]

Welcome,
Well, it does do it, how much depends on how much water you have, how hard it is, and how acidic the peat is. So there's a few variables to consider.

 

[CrazyCichlaMomma]

there is a very good article about experimenting with blackwater on MFK. i'll post the link if i can find it.

not the one i was looking for, this this one gives some good practical advice on how to make blackwater extract.
http/www.#99###.com/forums/showthread.php?273842-Blackwater-Extract-for-Blackwater-Habitats&highlight=blackwater

well, i give up for the moment, i'll keep looking later.