T Tenko Fishaholic Joined Feb 6, 2004 Messages 431 Reaction score 0 Location Essex, UK Mar 6, 2004 #1 I put some peat granuals in my external filter yesterday but noticed on the box that it said not to use when medicating the fish. Anyone know why?
I put some peat granuals in my external filter yesterday but noticed on the box that it said not to use when medicating the fish. Anyone know why?
B Bol Fish Addict Joined Oct 15, 2003 Messages 935 Reaction score 0 Location Sioux City, Iowa Mar 6, 2004 #2 Just a wild guess, but I can think of two possible reasons: 1) It'll most likely lower your tank's pH, adding unnecessary stress to already stressed fish. 2) It could be that some medications will get 'soaked up' by the peat.
Just a wild guess, but I can think of two possible reasons: 1) It'll most likely lower your tank's pH, adding unnecessary stress to already stressed fish. 2) It could be that some medications will get 'soaked up' by the peat.
