CO2 Tablets Anyone?

[Master503]

Does anyone have ever use CO2 Tablets? Does that really work?

[LyndaB]

I've never heard of these. I'll tag along and see what kind of response you get.

[aqua_chem]

I see several issues with these tablets.

1) Low CO2 levels
2) Inconsistency
3) Leftover residue used to bind the pill together.

They look basically like alka-seltzer tabs to me. They're probably just snakeoil sold to people looking for cheap alternatives to CO2.

[Master503]

Thanks both.

Does 2x10W CF bulbs light will work for 10Gallons tank without using the CO2? Or the light is still consider low light? I am looking for something in medium light. Any suggestions?

[aqua_chem]

That would be medium light, assuming the lights aren't some 'colormax' type bulb.

[TheCrazyFishLady]

I've never heard of these. Are these aquarium-specific? The only thing I could find on Google was for marijuana growing. Do you have a link?

[aqua_chem]

I've seen them in pet stores before. They look very gimmicky.

[Master503]

Thanks Aqua_chem. I found a bulbs online from PetSmart (if I use 2 bulbs) .. do you think is works best for medium light in 10Gal tank. Do I still have to use CO2 for 10Gal .. or just use the product from Searchem (ex: Excell and Flourish) ..

Aqueon® Mini Compact 50/50 Fluorescent Lamp - Lighting & Hoods - Fish - PetSmart

The colormax is not the right type to use as a light for plants in 10Gal correct?

As for the CO2 tablets, I saw on ebay .. that's why I'm curious about it.

[aqua_chem]

You want to avoid the 50/50 bulbs as well.

Two 10w cfls in a 10g wont need excel or co2, but the tank would greatly benefit from either.

[Master503]

What about these two kind of brand light?

http://www.petco.com/product/111943/...%20Bulb-111943

14-Watt (60W) Daylight CFL Light Bulbs (4-Pack) (E)*-ES5M814450K at The Home Depot