Oh, btw, once CO2 is setup it is easy. The hardest part is paying for the parts up front 
The setup is also simple and easy to do.
Aries
The setup is also simple and easy to do.
Aries
29 gallon Plant Planning Fiasco
- Thread starter MidnightPyro
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I'm trying to determine whether it'd be worth it/cost efficient or even possible to retrofit this bad baby...
I have a planted 29 gallon myself. I've heard many good things regarding ahsupply.com but have always used factory made fixtures myself. My 29 gallon has a Satellite and I have been very happy with it. Each bulb has an individual power switch and the unit has a built-in fan (which is a bit noisy BTW). This gives you the option of putting a seperate timer on each bulb to give you the light intensity to suit your particular needs. I also own a Coralife which is okay, but not as good as the Satellite IMO. I purchased mine from marineandreef.com because that was about the cheapest I found and because they didn't ream me for shipping. Keep in mind that the Satellite ships with one actinic bulb that you will probably want to replace in a freshwater tank to get the most out of this fixture.
If you go with something like the Satellite you will have to considor CO2 injection and ferts. At 4.3 W/G you will have major algae problems unless the plants are given an opportunity to out compete the algae for nutrients.
My suggestion would be to visit plantgeeks.net and determine the plants you would like to have. Also a visit to your local library might be helpful as they may have some books that will give you a bit of inspiration.
A nicely planted tank is an evolutionary process. By that I mean that what you initially started out to acheive may well change as you as you begin to put your plans into action.
By taking the time to do a bit of homework and searching the forums here puts you well ahead of the game. With that knowledge as a foundation, a bit of luck and a lot of perserverance you will be well on your way.
If you go with something like the Satellite you will have to considor CO2 injection and ferts. At 4.3 W/G you will have major algae problems unless the plants are given an opportunity to out compete the algae for nutrients.
My suggestion would be to visit plantgeeks.net and determine the plants you would like to have. Also a visit to your local library might be helpful as they may have some books that will give you a bit of inspiration.
A nicely planted tank is an evolutionary process. By that I mean that what you initially started out to acheive may well change as you as you begin to put your plans into action.
By taking the time to do a bit of homework and searching the forums here puts you well ahead of the game. With that knowledge as a foundation, a bit of luck and a lot of perserverance you will be well on your way.
