Peat without HOB?

[JLui83]

Can I just add the peat in the tank?
I have it in a mesh bag right now (ones for filter media)

I'm planning on either adding the mesh bag into the tank or using a bucket of water with airstone and adding the mesh bag in there then using the water in that bucket for water changes....

[retardo]

Most applications of peat are not added directly to a tank, but used in filters or added in the substrate before the gravel or other media is added. It helps buffer the pH. I don't see any problems with aging water in peat before adding it to your tank during water changes. Is there a reason you want to add it to the tank directly?

[JLui83]

No reason. I use sponge filter and not a HOB. So I cant just add it to a HOB.

I'm using it to make the water softer and lower the kh, gh, ph.

[retardo]

What species of shrimp are you trying to raise and what are your current water parameters?

[JLui83]

I have CRS

PH 7.5
kh 3
gh 6-7

I just added a mesh bag of peat into the tank. I placed it right above the sponge filter so the bubbles hit the bag so flow gets through it.