super planted tank cycle

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vanscheck
 
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super planted tank cycle

by vanscheck

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?


Peterkarig3210
 
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by Peterkarig3210

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.


mro2you2
 
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by mro2you2

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!


Peterkarig3210
 
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by Peterkarig3210

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.


Zambize4899
 
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by Zambize4899

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.

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