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Temporary Co2
- Thread starter danpwells
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Tom
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Yeah it's good enough for a little while, but won't last long and is fairly expensive. Liquid carbon would also work, but again would be expensive on a fair size tank. What were you planning to run long term? Can you wait until that is in place, and save the money?
Wasn't sure really what kit,my problem is I don't have enough space in the cupboard for a fe,so whatever co2 I have will be on show in the lounge next to the tank!
Was thinking of getting loads of co2 in the tank for a couple of months before I add fish,and then backing off slowly?
Would that work?
Was thinking of getting loads of co2 in the tank for a couple of months before I add fish,and then backing off slowly?
Would that work?
Tom
Member
You would likely encounter algae problems when backing off as the plants adjust, but that would probably depend on your light levels and how slowly you backed off. It's best to keep things as stable as possible.
If you can afford to keep re-filling the Fluval 88 by all means go for it. What lighting do you have?
If you can afford to keep re-filling the Fluval 88 by all means go for it. What lighting do you have?
Tom
Member
All I can say then is try it and see how you go in that case. You may not need to inject CO2 in the first place, or you could add a low amount.
Tom
Member
There's nothing stopping you injecting, but just be aware that you may encounter problems if you later decide to stop using it. Think drugs, with the side-effect being algae. It may appear during the period plants are adjusting to less carbon.
Problem solved,going through the panel beaters toolbox at work I found a regulator for a disposable welding bottle!offered him a fiver for it and it's mine!Got 2 600g disposable co2 cans coming,just need to order a few more things and I can start setting my tank up!
