DIY CO2 for a planted 10 gallon

[Sean_Buckley]

I was wondering if you could make a DIY CO2 system for a 10 gallon without poisoning your fish. If so, what would be the best plan? The gravel vacuum with powerhead or what? Ive got a Penguin Mini in there as a filter ATM, as well as a Micro Whisper Filter. So, I need suggestions. O ya, and I would need to change to a flourescent fixture right? And if there is that protection glass between the light and water, won't that filter out the sunlight rays?
Sean

 

[Sean_Buckley]

No one?!
Sean

 

[Erik]

You may want to take a look at this http/www.thekrib.com/Plants/People/resler-tengallon.html


Hope this helps.

Erik

 

[Sean_Buckley]

K, thanks Erik. Would it be easier to turn my 33 gallon into a fully planted? Or should I start with my 10 gallon? Also, will this drop my Ph levels dangerously low?
Sean

 

[Erik]

Sean,

I had looked at this article with thoughts of setting up a nursery just for plants (a place to move plants in and out of until I got it right). I am not knowledgable enough in H2O chemistry to even pretend that I know what was going to happen with the variables. In a 10g, with CO2 I probably would not have any fish until I knew the parameters well. Larger tanks are somewhat more forgiving.

Sorry, not much help


Erik