New to plants

[DBrossman]

I have read about adding CO2 to planted tanks, my question is, do you need to add CO2 to to every planted tank? I am only thinking of adding a couple of spiral vals to a ten gallon tank.

 

[tarpon]

No, you dont need co2 for just a couple plants.
Make sure you have good enough lighting though

 

[aqua_chem]

Absolutely not. Only the more demanding plants need co2. You only need co2 if you are growing demanding plants, want lots of growth, or put too much light on your tanks.

 

[DBrossman]

Also what kind of lights do I need?

 

[aqua_chem]

"Enough"

On a 10, 2 10-13w CFLs in a generic hood will grow many things, assuming the correct color temperature.

 

[Coursair]

This is my 10g with 2 10w screw in CFLs. Root tabs, liquid ferts 1x weekly.

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