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CO2 definitely works!

Started by Jeff1192, October 25, 2008, 08:54:38 AM

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Jeff1192

So I started up my pressurized CO2 about 2 months ago now. Other than a few algae issues (which I've almost got ironed out) things are going really well. I can't believe how fast and big things are growing. I changed most of my plants but kept a couple from before CO2. The ones I kept are now about 3-4 times as large as they were before CO2. I'm also trimming stuff at least once a week. If you're on the fence about going pressurized or not (as I was for about a year) definitely go for it.

Jeff

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17 Gallon Seapora Crystal:: Cherry shrimp and red crystal shrimp

90 Gallon:: p. acei itunji, p. elongatus chewere, p. Saulosi, cyno zebroides jalo reef

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fischkopp

Nice development in your tank!

Yeah, if you ever sniffed some CO2 you want never go back. It is THE drug once the green side got you. 

:D ;D ;) :)
be aware of the green side

charlie

Quote from: fischkopp on October 25, 2008, 10:18:43 AM
Nice development in your tank!

Yeah, if you ever sniffed some CO2 you want never go back. It is THE drug once the green side got you. 

:D ;D ;) :)
Now you are cooking Jeff, we have finally converted you to the point you are preaching the word of the plants  ;D, got to agree with Fischkopp , once you sniff that gas it`s no turning back  ;D

Jeff1192

Yeah I've tried sniffing the gas a couple of times.....but I keep getting light headed!
17 Gallon Seapora Crystal:: Cherry shrimp and red crystal shrimp

90 Gallon:: p. acei itunji, p. elongatus chewere, p. Saulosi, cyno zebroides jalo reef

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"
                        - George Orwell

jetstream

I don't just sniff, I super dosed!  :D :P

dan2x38

For sure pressurized is the way... I have it ironed out now too and sure a big difference. Jeff once ya go pressurized ya never go back EH?  8) Did DIY for a long while but it was a lot of work... was always adding a new bottle & richer mixtures for more output had OK results but nothing like pressurized. Folks if your leaning this side of planted tanks quit leaning just come on over to the green side all the way.

OH yeah Jeff huge difference nice job... are your scissors getting rusty too?  LOL  8)
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