Do I need CO2 or is Flourish Excel Enough ?

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natalie265
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by natalie265

For a tank that size, you would almost have to go with pressurized


cwilkin
 
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by cwilkin

Ok what is that?


nicholas542
 
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by nicholas542

you're going to have to get pressurized Co2 cylinders, a regulator, bubbles counter/check valve, defuser, etc.


cwilkin
 
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by cwilkin

would one be enough or would I need to get two?


nicholas542
 
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by nicholas542

not sure on the large pressurized system. I have a 38 gallon planted to I made a two 1 gallon DIY Co2 system. I've read on bigger tanks needing the larger more Expensive systems.


cwilkin
 
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by cwilkin

What kind system should I look into so I can check it out on the net?


nicholas542
 
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by nicholas542

Look on this site for some ideas

http://www.aquariumplants.com/CO2_Accessories_s/50.htm

or Doctors Foster &Smith


cwilkin
 
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by cwilkin

Any one know mre about the kind I would need for that size I want to look into it t


nicholas542
 
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by nicholas542

do some research on the internet man. you should have been able to find ideas from the sites i gave you. keep digging on the net.


cwilkin
 
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by cwilkin

ok Im going to try tis co2 system that treats 30 gallon one tab a month. Im going to get two put one one each side. Let you know how it goes. BTW I ordered 5 Discus should get them tommorrow. My first time yeah!! Cant wait :)

Do I need CO2 or is Flourish Excel Enough ?

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