FindingNemo Posted June 26, 2005 Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 I was just reading on the net that this (Blackwater Extract) is a good product to add to a Discus Tank. Is this available in NZ or is there a similar product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted June 26, 2005 Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 Make it yourself. Boil up some peat then squeeze it thru stocking, and you have the equivalent. Peat water. Add to get your tanks required pH. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindingNemo Posted June 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 If its just used to correct PH i needn't worry about it then. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 and yes it is available in NZ by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Peat doesn't just lower pH it is also a relaxant and apparently has hormones in it that induce fish to spawn. It's a huge element in the wild so the fish always enjoy some home comforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindingNemo Posted June 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Yea i read it was benificial for the fish but couldn't find it anywhere on NZ sites. I'll look for it when next in Chch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 and yes it is available in NZ by the way It is becoming difficult to find in stores though - my LFS can no longer get it - seems that it didn't sell that well and has become a deleted line for some wholesalers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Discus Trace elements is also a option, got mine from Blacks pets Opawa rd chch. Use peat as well but seem to get better colour when using this. Using weekly at 1/2 dose seems fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanksman Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 I went to Hollywood when I was in Auckland the other day and they don't stock blackwater extract anymore - They tried to sell me a plant fertiliser that is similar instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Last I saw it was at Pet City (Hamilton) but that was a while ago now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimbus Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 I saw some in my local pet shop last week. Let me know if you would like me to get some for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindingNemo Posted July 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 A chap that breeds Discus told me i can use tea bags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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