ok i have 3-4 watts per gallon for my tank and i was wondering if i still need a co2 system...i know it would help a lot but i cant afford one right now and i dont feel like making one..so would 3-4 watts per gallon work for a good planted tank ?
3 to 4 watts per gallon for planted tank ?
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What kind of Lighting do you have, and what size tank are you working with?
What kind of Lighting do you have, and what size tank are you working with?
i would cut back on the light. more info the better. what size tank and what kind of lights? like was asked before.
Make one, they're really easy and cheap. I made one in like 10 minutes last week for my 40g. The best part was drinking the Dr. Pepper =). I plan to make one when i get back from my vacation this weekend. Just google DIY CO2 generator and your good to go. Just make sure you use a bottle that is used to lots of pressure, so basically a soda bottle (not a water bottle) and be sure to use a checkvalve. Other than that, it's simple as can be. I'm also gonna try and make a diy co2 diffuser like a bell to try and keep the co2 in the water longer. gl.
my first thought was that there is not enough info here to give meaningful advice . . . we don't know:
> the size of the tank (it matters)?
> kind of lighting being used (T8, T5, CF)?
> kelvin ratings (6700K, 10,000K, 18,000K, actinic)?
> what kind of plants being kept?
> how long are the lights on?
WPG is an easy to use rule-of-thumb guideline, but it's not a good starting point to ask questions about needing CO2 or not . . . more info, please
> the size of the tank (it matters)?
> kind of lighting being used (T8, T5, CF)?
> kelvin ratings (6700K, 10,000K, 18,000K, actinic)?
> what kind of plants being kept?
> how long are the lights on?
WPG is an easy to use rule-of-thumb guideline, but it's not a good starting point to ask questions about needing CO2 or not . . . more info, please