20 GAL LONG PLANTED TANK QUESTION

[PLURMaster]

Hi guys!!!

I currently have a 20 gal long(30') tank with lowlight plants. Using a DIY light strip with 2x 27 watt flourecent bulbs. Is it possible to have moderate light plants without using c02? JUst wanna make sure before i buy 'em.

 

[albirdy]

I wouldn't. Ask WyldFya though. He's a pro.

 

[schaadrak]

It's possible, they'll just grow slower. Depending on the plants and your set-up you could allow the plants to grow at or above the water line where they can take CO2 directly from the air.

 

[WyldFya]

It's possible, they'll just grow slower. Depending on the plants and your set-up you could allow the plants to grow at or above the water line where they can take CO2 directly from the air.

Surface agitation will balance the co2 in the water and the co2 in the air, as well as O2. Having plants out of the water will not do much, but cause die off when you try to re-submerge.

 

[WyldFya]

Hi guys!!!

I currently have a 20 gal long(30') tank with lowlight plants. Using a DIY light strip with 2x 27 watt flourecent bulbs. Is it possible to have moderate light plants without using c02? JUst wanna make sure before i buy 'em.

Your lighting is too low. Stick to the low light plants.

 

[PLURMaster]

Your lighting is too low. Stick to the low light plants.

Thank you guys...how much wattage of lighting i need to have moderate/medium lighting plants to thrive?