Do I need a co2 unit????

[WhispTech]

This is my lightbulb

"Marineland Eclipse 6. 5500K 8 watt natural daylight lamp is 12 inches long and has a 7500 hour life."


This is my tank

"marineland 6 gallon eclipse"




Do I need a Co2 unit?

 

[houndour]

I have a 22 US gallon tank and I think I was told that I didn't really need CO2 unless I had more than 2 watts per gallon.

So given that you've got little over 1 watt per gallon, I'd say no. But you might want to wait for an answer from the experts.

 

[konrad05]

You definately don't need CO2 at this point. For that sized tank, you might want to consider CO2 when you hit around 3 watts per gallon, but I don't think that rule applies to smaller tanks.

 

[Sime]

i have just over 2 wpg - i dont use CO2 but anything higher than this then i definalty would.

In small tank though you can get away with more light and no CO2 than larger ones
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[WhispTech]

Thanks for the info guys.




Saves me a couple buck slol.