Rate My Fish Tank

Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:03 am GMT   Reply      

ok this is just out of pure curiosity...lets say you want to start a planted tank (no fish) and just go all out with the lights, co2, substrate, ferts....is there a limit? like too much co2 or too much light or too much ferts, get the point?

Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:34 pm GMT   Reply      

I'm sure there is a limit. I don't know enough about this to really say much though. If you want to get more, often with attitude, educated answers go to www.plantgeek.com and go on their forums.

Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:32 am GMT   Reply      

I would say no but it would a big hassle because the plant need light and whin theres so must comotation there going to grow FAST like pruning ones a week. Whats a tank without fish!

Sat Oct 10, 2009 4:41 pm GMT   Reply      

You need something to produce nitrates, and without fish you'll need to find a nitrate source, which is not in any aquarium ferts I know of. I suspect the number of problems increases quickly as you increace the light, nutrients, co2, etc.

Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:12 am GMT   Reply      

Yes, there is too much of a good thing. For example, too much light and you'll get algae growth. An imbalance of ferts will begin to show in your plants undesirably. We are creating a tiny ecosystem in a glass box and it is important to create a balance between all the necessary components. If one aspect is out of whack, you'll have problems.

Z