gixer
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I have a few questions geared mainly around CO2, so i thought it would be easier just to stick em in this 1 thread.
I'll try to include all the info but if you need to know more shout up
Currently i have.
120l 100x30x40 tank
1x36" 30w T8 lamp
Sand Gravel mix substrate
Internal Filter
My Current stocking levels are
Fish
4 x Corydoras Schwartzi
3 x Corydoras Melini
11 x Harlequin Rasbora
1 x Angel fish
4 x Dwarf Neon Rainbows
Plants
Echinodorus "Jaguar"
Cryptocoryne Wendtii "Mi Oya"
Anubias Nana
Vallisneria Spiralis
Valisneria americana
Microsorum pteropus "Windelov"
Cabomba caroliniana
Bacopa caroliniana
Eustaralis stellata
I've gone through the "novelty" ornament stage and the sunken ships are now out my tank for good
I dead chuffed with the plants they really make a huge difference but sourcing a good consistent varied and quality over here is proving challenging
I realise my tank is a basic setup i have already started the upgrades, a Eheim 2028 should be arriving early next week.
But i really can't resist the temptation to really fill it out with plants
Soooooooooo i'm really feeling the pull towards upgrading my lighting and going CO2.
The lighting i see that i have 2 options, both centre around a 2x39w Arcadia T5 starter kit and 850mm lamps
1/ Convert my current plastic hood
2/ DIY a new wooden hood
From my calculations my tank is 37g (US) so my current lighting is just under 1wpg.
With the planned lighting 78w/37g=2.1wpg.
The way i see it is there is no gain from CO2 until i upgrade my lighting.
Is 78w enough to grow Riccia, java Moss etc?
Lastly and to the meat of the matter what CO2 systems do you guys recommend?
After reading through every thread i can find i've narrowed it down to 3.
1/ Aquamas kit, the set3000profi looks more than enough for the job €266 (do they speak English?)
2/ Luna pet (Ebay) 500g kit €110
3/ Fire Extinguisher kit €100 or so
I have absolutely no idea about bottle filling here, but am i right in saying the FE bottle is at a higher pressure than t'others?
With kids running round (Tanks in living room) and living in a very active earthquake zone i'm a bit nervous of having highly compressed gasses in our living space.
So any recommendations advice or tips very much appreciated.
Cheers
Mark
I'll try to include all the info but if you need to know more shout up
Currently i have.
120l 100x30x40 tank
1x36" 30w T8 lamp
Sand Gravel mix substrate
Internal Filter
My Current stocking levels are
Fish
4 x Corydoras Schwartzi
3 x Corydoras Melini
11 x Harlequin Rasbora
1 x Angel fish
4 x Dwarf Neon Rainbows
Plants
Echinodorus "Jaguar"
Cryptocoryne Wendtii "Mi Oya"
Anubias Nana
Vallisneria Spiralis
Valisneria americana
Microsorum pteropus "Windelov"
Cabomba caroliniana
Bacopa caroliniana
Eustaralis stellata
I've gone through the "novelty" ornament stage and the sunken ships are now out my tank for good
I dead chuffed with the plants they really make a huge difference but sourcing a good consistent varied and quality over here is proving challenging
I realise my tank is a basic setup i have already started the upgrades, a Eheim 2028 should be arriving early next week.
But i really can't resist the temptation to really fill it out with plants
Soooooooooo i'm really feeling the pull towards upgrading my lighting and going CO2.
The lighting i see that i have 2 options, both centre around a 2x39w Arcadia T5 starter kit and 850mm lamps
1/ Convert my current plastic hood
2/ DIY a new wooden hood
From my calculations my tank is 37g (US) so my current lighting is just under 1wpg.
With the planned lighting 78w/37g=2.1wpg.
The way i see it is there is no gain from CO2 until i upgrade my lighting.
Is 78w enough to grow Riccia, java Moss etc?
Lastly and to the meat of the matter what CO2 systems do you guys recommend?
After reading through every thread i can find i've narrowed it down to 3.
1/ Aquamas kit, the set3000profi looks more than enough for the job €266 (do they speak English?)
2/ Luna pet (Ebay) 500g kit €110
3/ Fire Extinguisher kit €100 or so
I have absolutely no idea about bottle filling here, but am i right in saying the FE bottle is at a higher pressure than t'others?
With kids running round (Tanks in living room) and living in a very active earthquake zone i'm a bit nervous of having highly compressed gasses in our living space.
So any recommendations advice or tips very much appreciated.
Cheers
Mark