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Live Sphagnum Culture Infested with Worms: Too Much Water

Growing live sphagnum in clear container, waterlogged, high RO water. Worms and macroinvertebrates swimming throughout. Disgusting—ecosystem of pests. What to do?

Expert Fix: Lower Water Level

Jeff Dallas: too much water. Sphagnum grows fine with wet peat layer below, top above water. Change water periodically—stagnant "goldfish bowl" invites critters. Many small animals naturally inhabit moss.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com

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