CO2 for plants???

[larrythesnail]

Here is a pic of my new 37 gallon aquarium. I have a handful of plants some were transferred from a smaller aquarium and some are new. Does CO2 really help in plant growth? My tank is deeper than wide so I am excited for them to grow.

 

[the_fish_man]

co2 will boost their growth. But is not needed depending on the plants you have. Although i would suggest c02 if you want to see them grow fast.
Welcome to the forum

 

[larrythesnail]

Thanks fish man. Any advice on a CO2 system?

 

[the_fish_man]

Well i have tried co2 before and found to favorites depending on your budget
First one is a mini pro co2 system and i found to be very good but if you dont have that much the second link is one it is also very good but you would have to replace monthly
Amazon.com: CO2 System 500 - Use with Refillable Bottle: Kitchen & Dining


Freshwater Planted Aquariums: Red Sea Turbo CO2 Bio-System

 

[fort384]

Hi Larry, and welcome! That is a nice looking tank, but I would be more worried about lighting than CO2. Deep tanks like that require more lighting so that it can penetrate to the bottom. What kind of lighting are you running?

The amount and type of lighting can also dictate whether or not you really need a CO2 system (although ime CO2 benefits a tank even if it is low light).

 

[larrythesnail]

Hi Larry, and welcome! That is a nice looking tank, but I would be more worried about lighting than CO2. Deep tanks like that require more lighting so that it can penetrate to the bottom. What kind of lighting are you running?

The amount and type of lighting can also dictate whether or not you really need a CO2 system (although ime CO2 benefits a tank even if it is low light).

I am using a marine land LED blue/white combo light and have ordered additional blue night lighting as well. I knew that depth would be an issue so after a lot of research I decided to go with this one... It cost 80.00 so I hope it is a good one. . It seems to do a good job so far. The bottom seems to be well lit.

 

[mgamer20o0]

the larineland leds can support just the basic of plant life. co2 wouldnt really help too much.