Co2 System Or Not?

[Rob5]

I have a fluval Roma 125 litre tank quite heavily planted.

I was just wondering if a co2 system would be practical and beneficial as the plants are doing really well at the moment?

 

[Tizer]

what lighting in wattage over the tank do you have?

 

[Blue Ramirezi]

if the light wattage is significantly high then there is no need, Co2 sytems are generally for weaker, dimmer lights

 

[DrRob]

if the light wattage is significantly high then there is no need, Co2 sytems are generally for weaker, dimmer lights

I'd have to say that in my experience that's completely backwards. CO2 provides nutrition to the plants, which is used up faster the higher the light level. Low light levels use very little nutrition so supplementation is not necessary.

 

[Tizer]

^^ what Rob said, i think Blue is just a nut job.

 

[Blue Ramirezi]

really!? well thanks for the new knoledge it makes perfect sence but they wouldnt thrive quite as much would they?

 

[Tizer]

 

[Blue Ramirezi]

i was talking to DRrob -____- im 12

 

[Tizer]

Oh, dont worry, it wont last forever!

 

[Blue Ramirezi]

well i have been fish keeping for 3 yrs (ino thats no that long)so i shud no, I FEEL ASHAMED (just had to tell evry1 how lucky i am, I Get 40% discount at my LFS cuz i help out every friday

 

[Rob5]

I have got a 20w Power Glo and a 20w Aqua Glow lighting Tizer

 

[Tizer]

you wont really need it mate, to be honest.

 

[Rob5]

you wont really need it mate, to be honest.

Thanks for that Tizer. I will be renewing both the tubes shortly so that should help the plants out too

 

[Blubble37]

I have got a 20w Power Glo and a 20w Aqua Glow lighting Tizer

both of these bulbs killed my plants - I use tropical daylight from interpet - good UV spectrum and VERY high Temp!

 

[Rob5]

Really?.....my plants are doing brilliantly at the moment