Peat Granules, 500 Gram/17.6 Ounce

You’re missing out if you’re not using peat granules in media bags for your filter. Peat releases natural tannins that fish love to live in, resembles a natural environment vs trapped in a tank.

This is cleaner and easier to work with than garden peat moss. I also feel it is safer as it is pure and meant for the aquarium. The box may seem small, but you don't need much and last a long time. I put some in a knee high pantyhose tied a knot and put it in the tank. By doing it this way all the pieces stay inside of the pantyhose and doesn't float around the tank. At first it floats, but I pushed it behind the filter stem under the water. In a couple of days the peat moss is wet enough to sink. I noticed the water becomes very soft, but it hasn't lowed the PH. The water does get a dirty, tea stained look and if you are directly above the tank you can smell a little bit of the dirt, but all the fish seem to love it. Fish like the neon tetras that would normally hide behind my plants and rock now come out to the front of the tank.

I was having a major PH issue and needed to make the water a little more acidic. My tank really wasn't big enough for a piece of driftwood so this was the next best option. I put some in a bowl and rinsed it well and put it in a bag in my HOB filter. It has not lowered the PH all the way to a neutral 7 but that is because I have not added enough. It got it from 7.8 down to 7.2 or so. Everything is stable now. The fish are happy and the algae is nowhere the issue it was. I can add more later if needed but don't want to risk any kind of crash. Keep in mind I didn't use a whole lot and I always run carbon but there were no tannins at all that discolored the water. It is crystal clear and now has a safer PH. I put it in a zip lock bag and have plenty for any need in the future.

I was having troubles getting my exceptionally hard water to neutralize with other products such as the water softener pillow, and PH Down. The water was so hard, the PH Down would be completely ineffective. The water softener pillow was working too slowly for the severity of my hard water, even after multiple recharges, and my fish were showing signs of stress. I added about 100 grams of Fluval Peat to my 75 gallon aquarium filter in a media bag, and within 24 hours I noticed my fish were playing and more active again. The GH, KH, and PH are all dropping at a rate of about 1 unit per day, which is a safe level for most fish to adjust to. I would not recommend using the whole 500 grams of the product at one time, as the product packaging recommends for a tank my size. I used about 1/5th that with exceptional results. The soft yellow tint this product left in the water seemed to make the fish very happy, and even dampened the very bright lighting that came with my new tank. (I was worried the bright led light would stress the fish, but now it is perfect.) I very strongly recommend this product for fish tanks with exceptionally high water hardness.

My tap water and tank water is around 8.0 to 8.1 pH. I wanted to lower the pH because I think the high pH harms my otocinclus. My success rate for otos is only 5 survivors out of 13 purchased. And recently I think the pH killed off a bunch of amano shrimp. I use a Oase thermofilter with white and green cut to fit filter pads purchased on eBay. The green and white layers can be separated, , I make a pocket in the filter pad by inserting my finger. Then I use a funnel to pour some peat pellets in. This avoids using a mesh bag. The pH dropped to 7.4 and has stayed at 7.4 despite regular water changes. The color of water has not changed, and hopefully my otos will survive.

My water is a bit hard. Maybe too hard... dGH is around 12 and dKH is at 5-6, pH: 7.8 I put a bag (about one cup) of these granules in a marineland 100 biowheel filter and I have not seen any changes in pH. This stuff only yellows my water and browns my plants. Its not as bad as it sounds. the yellow water is not harmful to the fish and the brown stuff on the leaves is just small accumulated particles of peat. Maybe I need more peat? Or what am I doing wrong? I also run the marineland filter with a Fluval C2 which only has two small bags of API's ammo-carb.

Fluval Peat Granules have been a game-changer for my discus tank! These granules have gradually lowered my pH to the perfect level, creating an ideal environment for my discus. I love that the change was slow and steady, preventing any shock to my fish. In addition to stabilising pH, the granules also release beneficial tannins into the water. These tannins have not only enhanced the natural look of the tank but also seem to have boosted my discus’s immune system. Since using this product, my discus have been more active, vibrant, and appear to be thriving. If you’re looking for a natural, effective way to improve water parameters and support your discus’s health, I highly recommend Global Peat Granules. It’s a must-have for any serious discus keeper!

Muy bien éste producto

Très bon produit ! J’en utilise environ 100 g dans le filtre de mon aquarium Rio 125 L que je change tous les mois. L’eau prend une légère teinte ambrée très agréable et naturelle, les poissons et les plantes semblent apprécier. Depuis que je l’utilise, je constate aussi moins d’algues. ⚠️ À prévoir : utilisez-la dans un petit filet ou une chaussette en collants adaptée, surtout ne la mettez pas directement dans le bac, sinon elle risque de s’éparpiller partout. Je recommande sans hésiter !

Utilizzata in un acquario dolce da 120 litri, questa torba si è rivelata un ottimo alleato per ammorbidire l’acqua e mantenere stabile il pH. Inserita nel filtro esterno all’interno di un sacchetto filtrante, ha iniziato a fare effetto già dopo 2-3 giorni. pH e durezza in lieve ma costante calo, esattamente come desiderato (da pH 7.2 a circa 6.6). L’acqua assume una leggera tonalità ambrata, molto naturale e piacevole, perfetta per pesci amazzonici o asiatici (tetra, betta, ecc.). Zero problemi per pesci e piante: nessun intorbidimento, nessun cattivo odore, anzi, l’acqua appare più viva e bilanciata. Azione graduale e controllabile in base alla quantità usata e al flusso del filtro. Personalmente l’ho sostituita ogni 4-5 settimane per mantenere costante l’effetto. Ottima anche per ridurre lo stress nei pesci e migliorare la qualità dell’acqua in modo naturale. In conclusione: torba di ottima qualità, consigliata per chi vuole abbassare il pH e creare un ambiente più naturale, soprattutto per pesci soft water. Un prodotto semplice ma efficace, perfetto per acquari dolci di medie dimensioni.

Gutes Produkt um das Wasser weicher zu machen und somit auch den Ph Wert zu senken Man sollte aber bedenken den Torf regelmäßig zu tauschen alle 6-8 Wochen und der Torf das Wasser bernsteinfarbend verfärbt was mich nicht stört