Plant Growth after CO2 injection

Discussion in 'General Images' started by Slojo, Jul 2, 2009.

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Do You Use CO2 Injection?

Poll closed Jul 9, 2009.

  1. Yes

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  3. Maybe i will in the future

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  1. Slojo

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    To monitor plant growth afer starting CO2 Injection on 2 July 2009

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    Sorry guys but i have to see for myself :notrust: before i can believe it.
     
    Slojo, Jul 2, 2009
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  3. butcherman

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    do you have a control tank? otherwise what are you comparing your results to?
     
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    Good point butcherman. The control tank should ideally have the same lighting etc as the tank with CO2 being added in order to have accurate results.
     
    veegal, Jul 2, 2009
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  5. butcherman

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    as well as same fertilisation same surface area same filtration same sybrstate. ideally identical in every way except for co2 injection.

    and even better would be to do several tests
     
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    Slojo

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    LOL
    Yeah ok so this is not highly scientific but i'm sure i'll notice IF there is a difference between CO2 injection or not.
     
    Slojo, Jul 2, 2009
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  7. butcherman

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    are you using fertilisers?
     
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    Slojo

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    What fertilizers.Wont my Fishes be affected by it.
     
    Slojo, Jul 2, 2009
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  9. butcherman

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    ok lets see in no expert. but if there isnt enough food for the plants ie nitrates potasimum etc(there are fertilizers avaliable for use in aquariums) or if there isnt enough light avaliable for the plants to photosynthesis putting co2 into the water has no point. you might notice a slight improvement but nothing fantastic.
     
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    Slojo

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    I'll get some fertilizers for the plants Saturday.Any suggestions as to Brand/Type?
     
    Slojo, Jul 2, 2009
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    i heard all the guys on the forum talk about florish excel. maybe someone with more knowledge will be able you help us out here
     
    butcherman, Jul 2, 2009
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    CO2 will definitely make a difference to plant growth as carbon is a vital component for plants to grow. I've added CO2 to my tanks after serious thought and since I've done it, I'm not looking back. I'd recommend CO2 to anyone wanting to have a nice planted tank. Some plants are near impossible to grow without CO2 whilst others grow fine (not optimal) without it.

    For ferts, you can check the whole Flourish range of products. Alternatively, you could get ferts from Prof Dirk (I use his ferts)

    Cheers
    Dale
     
    solex69, Jul 3, 2009
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  13. speedz

    speedz In need of a fishroom....

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    we need a new poll:bigsmile:
     
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    Slojo are using DIY Co2
     
    johan008, Aug 14, 2009
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    I use D.I.Y Co2 and it does work for me... plants are showing signs of growth and I have been using it in the tank for a few weeks
     
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    so, what ever happened to the end results?
     
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    Slojo

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    No exccess growth detected.Stopped using CO2 and started dosing with Flourish Excell and Flourish Trace.BIG difference.
     
    Slojo, Oct 4, 2009
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    thanks for the info, what dosage, schedule, price?
     
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    Slojo

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    R89.oo a bottle.Lasts 3 months in my Community tank.
    So it is much cheaper in the long run.
     
    Slojo, Oct 4, 2009
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  20. Bufamotis

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    3 months on a 600+ liter tank... might stretch 6 in my 180... thanks
     
    Bufamotis, Oct 5, 2009
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    You should use the flourish AND Co2. Both the Excell and Trace. What else are you dosing?
     
    Sean J, Oct 5, 2009
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