Peat!?

[worthyfella]

The soil I have for my fitted tank is peat free? Is this a problem or will it be ok? I have a bag of peat free, no chemical and organic 'topping soil'. I also have a bag of peat free miracle grow organic potting compost. Which one is best?

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

The soil I have for my fitted tank is peat free? Is this a problem or will it be ok?

I don't think any of us will be arguing that we should be using peat, and I'm certainly not going to <Soil Substrate or Dirted Tank - A How to Guide">, but it does <"have certain advantages">.

I have a bag of peat free, no chemical and organic 'topping soil'. I also have a bag of peat free miracle grow organic potting compost. Which one is best?

Personally I'd steer well away from anything with <"Domestic Green Waste"> compost in it.

Hopefully some-one might be able to suggest a <"suitable compost"> you can buy.

Have you seen <"Soil Substrate or Dirted Tank - A How to Guide">? The whole thread is worth reading.

cheers Darrel

 

[Oldguy]

The soil I have for my fitted tank is peat free?

I have used sterilised humus free and lime free top soil in my planted courtyard 'barrel ponds' to grow miniature water lilies without issues.

Personally I'd steer well away from anything with <"Domestic Green Waste"> compost in it.

I will not use this stuff in the garden, let alone in a fish tank.