Co2 System For Beginner

[mrapoc]

Hi all

im after the easiest to use - even foolproof xD system out there

Ive never done such a thing as CO2 and it seems quite daunting

What system will i need to keep algae at bay (high lighting) and plants flourishing?

Thankssss

 

[gourami_fan]

It depends on how much you want to spend and what kind of setup you want.

Low-tech means low light, little to no CO2 and dosing. Basically you just need the right lighting thats it, easy and cheap. About 2wpg or lower.
Mid to high-tech would mean medium/high light and CO2 and dosing. It's going to cost some $ to start off and maintain. Over 2wpg of lighting.

Theres a few option for CO2.
Cheapest to most expensive setup:
1) Nature. Let the fish and water chemistry do everything >> Low-tech
2) DIY CO2, yeast >> Good for small aquariums
3) Pressurized CO2 >> You don'y really need it unless you go high-tech

Just do some research before you start anything.

 

[Themuleous]

The type of co2 kit you want depends on the size of your tank and the lighting level.

Sam

 

[mrapoc]

The type of co2 kit you want depends on the size of your tank and the lighting level.

Sam

Ive got over 2 wpg according to my thread about my algae problems (36w T5 over 70 litre)

 

[Themuleous]

If you are short of chas then you coudl run two nutrafin kits, and alternate changing them ever four days. I used to run nutrafin, on my 24lt now but I quickly switched to pressuired, and haven't looked back since, but even a cheap-ish kit will be 70quid, so not cheap.

Sam

 

[Spider Pig]

Why not try a DIY co2 kit first, especially for that size of tank- v. easy and cheap:

http/www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/...?article_id=606

 

[Underwurlde]

Tip: If you do use DIY yeast kit for CO2, get 2, run them together but out of phase.

Unstable CO2 is the aquarists nightmare...

Andy

 

[mrapoc]

The nutrafin kit looks cool

Just wondering how do you test for co2 levels? If poss i need a total kit test for everything i may need (my others have ran out)

Is there such a kit?

 

[Underwurlde]

Testing CO2 is a whole subject in it's own right & takes a bit of nounce to do it to any degree of accuracy.

Do a forum search in the planted section to uncover a wealth of information.... It's all there you just have to dig it out!

Andy

 

[mrapoc]

The permanent tester looks the best to me (little colour thingy)

Will be getting one with my nutrafin

 

[Themuleous]

Dont forget to get some 4dKH water when you get the drop checker

Sam