BGK
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I have a 40 gallon hexagon tank. I have the bottom lined with a think layer of substrate and am using some fertilizers as well and my lighting is around 3 wpg. So, that being said, is it a must for me to have a DIY C02 system in my tank in order to have lush plant growth? I currently have an onion plant, Cabomba and Hornwort and really want them to thrive. I add Seachem Flourish once a day and have some Flourish tabs on the way as well. I can do a DIY CO2 system but really don't want to have to mess with it. Do you think I can maintain good plant life without having the C02 system?
Also, last time I did the DIY method in another tank I drilled a small hole in the intake stem of my filter and ran the tube into that. I was getting a good bubble count but really wasn't sure if it was being absorbed into the water. Do you think that running it this way allows for the C02 to be absorbed or do I need to build another type of reactor if I have to go with C02?
Thanks in advance!
Also, last time I did the DIY method in another tank I drilled a small hole in the intake stem of my filter and ran the tube into that. I was getting a good bubble count but really wasn't sure if it was being absorbed into the water. Do you think that running it this way allows for the C02 to be absorbed or do I need to build another type of reactor if I have to go with C02?
Thanks in advance!