Co2 Problem

[Dude]

im gonna keep 5 or 6 plants

in my tank

do i really need co2

im kindof new at planted tanks

is there a max and min temp.?

what PH ?

and what are some hardy plants for me to begin with

not the long grass type

replys are greatly appreciated

 

[kenneth_kpe]

im gonna keep 5 or 6 plants
in my tank
do i really need co2

--> Depends on your lighting level

im kindof new at planted tanks
is there a max and min temp.?

---> Yes, but ideally around 25ish region (deg celcius) is ok for most plants

what PH ?

---> Acidity (?) of your water, in planted tanks this is usefull for measuring co2 levels

and what are some hardy plants for me to begin with
not the long grass type
replys are greatly appreciated

---> Look into anubias sp. .... thats all for me

 

[Dude]

what kind of lighting to i need if i want to keep 4 or 5 plants without co2

 

[kenneth_kpe]

what size is the tank ?

 

[George Farmer]

The pinned articles will help.

A lot of work went into writing them so FAQs like yours could be answered.

 

[Dude]

arround 20 galls

 

[Dude]

and for a 10 gall?