If Easy-Life Easy-Carbo Any Good?

[dorecs]

Apparently I need more carbon in my tank for my plants to be healthy - the leaves are going see through,
 
Would anyone recommend this product?
 
http/www.amazon.co.uk/Aquarium-Fertilizer-Carbon-Source-Easy/dp/B00CS1R0X4/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1399028732&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=aquarium+carbon+fertlizer
 
Is there an easier/cheaper way to do this?
Will it help?

 

[SO19Firearms]

Is there an easier/cheaper way to do this?
Will it help?

 
TNC Carbon - Neutro CO2 or using less light is cheaper still.
 
Also you can make your own, but I don't recommend it.

 

[dorecs]

Thanks,
As my tanks only 30L is it dangerous to use these kind of chemicals as the tank is so small even a tiny bit too much could have a big effect?
 
It says 1ml per 50L so i would need 0.6ml which isn't easy to measure accurately!
 
Does bubbling air through the tank help atall?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Thanks,
As my tanks only 30L is it dangerous to use these kind of chemicals as the tank is so small even a tiny bit too much could have a big effect?
 
It says 1ml per 50L so i would need 0.6ml which isn't easy to measure accurately!
 
Does bubbling air through the tank help atall?

Evidently I cannot use the quote button! I'll have to learn how to do that properly

 

[SO19Firearms]

If you don't have a syringe small enough you could potentially dilute a smaller amount by say half and then double the dose.

Does bubbling air through the tank help atall?

No, it has the opposite effect - the bubbles breaking at the surface will 'gas off'* the CO2






*or 'off gas' I forget which...maybe both

 

[508]

Isn't EasyCarbo stronger though? I remember reading somewhere that it's the strongest you can get on the market.

 

[daizeUK]

I use EasyCarbo on my 64L and recommend it.  It's good stuff.
 
You use the correct dosage for your size tank.  No tank is too small, you just need a small syringe for measuring.
 
If you have a heavily planted tank you can double dose it (I do this).
 
Bubbling air through the tank will gas off dissolved CO2 (or, if you are not adding CO2 gas then it will help to replenish CO2 from the atmosphere) but it won't affect liquid carbon.

 

[dorecs]

Great thanks for the replies,
 
I'll pick up either the Easy-Carbo or the Neutro CO2 next time im at the store, whichever they have,
 
Will they effect my fish? I've got neons, lampeye's and a betta, 

 

[508]

Not unless you seriously over dose, then it's lethal.

 

[SO19Firearms]

Isn't EasyCarbo stronger though?

 
I've not seen anybody have it tested. I've got the test strips to do it myself, but use them for my own mixes.