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co2 and plants

Started by NjOyRiD, March 05, 2005, 06:04:12 AM

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NjOyRiD

what happened if i just stop using co2 in my planted tank?
370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

Julie

You'd have more stable water conditions.
Your PH would go up depending on your KH and GH.
The fish would be happier, the plants wouldn't grow as much.

BigDaddy

That depends on how much light you have over the tank.

If its a high light tank, you'll start getting noticable amounts of algae.

In a medium or low light tank, plant growth may stunt or stop, crypts will melt.

And, as mentioned, your pH will increase.

NjOyRiD

alright thanx bigdaddy

i was thinking about stoping using co2 when my plants will reach the surface. i have 1.6 wpg of light with low-medium plants
370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO