Is spagnum moss ok if tested ?

[Springlizard]

I really like how moss looks in the tank. I wouldn't be using a ton ( not the main substrate ) . Just a decoration and to help keep in most hire on top. If I soak it overnight and test the PH can I assume it's safe ? Or do you think it's not worth the risk

 

[Sith the turtle]

I'm not sure, you can't really take the PH off of sphagnum moss to my knowledge, I'd better be safe than sorry

 

[Tiger mom Tammy]

I'd agree with Xavier, its better to be safe than sorry. If you look at my old tank set-up pictures, when I first started off, I used New Zealand sphagnum moss because the packaging included it could be used for salamanders. But when I joined this community I learned about the acidity in it, so I just used coco fiber/ soil mix instead. On top of it being safe for them, they liked it way better that way as well since one is a digger and the other one is a explorer and enjoys walking around- there are tail drag marks all over!