i have a 55 with a 2X55 bright kit from AHS. with this amount of light should i be adding pressurized co2 or would i need to get another 2X55 to really see the results? also what about ferts, i use excel now but was reading on rex's site about his dry ferts. would they be the same dose with 2 wpg as 4 wpg. sorry if i confused ya - thanks for the help
55 w/ 2WPG - co2?
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What rating are the bulbs you have??
What kind of plants do you have in the tank?
Co2 isnt a must for a planted tank but wont hurt it either.
Ferts, you would need to test the tank levels for NPK to see how your plants are using them up. Atleasts that how i think that dosage is calculated..
What kind of plants do you have in the tank?
Co2 isnt a must for a planted tank but wont hurt it either.
Ferts, you would need to test the tank levels for NPK to see how your plants are using them up. Atleasts that how i think that dosage is calculated..
@2 wpg you are border line depending on the plants you want/have and your photo period. ie 8hs no sun light getting to your tank than no you don't need it.
I get the idea that you want to do co2 than by all means do it. but you will need to do some sort of fertz.
excel is not really a fertilizer it more liquid co2. I would use any of the liquid fertilizers flourish,leaf zone or kent's to start with after you get the right balance of light co2 and fertilizers, move to the dry fertilizers.
if you post the plants light period what fish you have we will be better able to help you
I get the idea that you want to do co2 than by all means do it. but you will need to do some sort of fertz.
excel is not really a fertilizer it more liquid co2. I would use any of the liquid fertilizers flourish,leaf zone or kent's to start with after you get the right balance of light co2 and fertilizers, move to the dry fertilizers.
if you post the plants light period what fish you have we will be better able to help you
I prefer dry ferts. Keep your CO2 under 35ppm and you should have no problems. Your plants will be happy and your fish will be just fine. Ferts can be found at this site.
http://www.bestaquariumregulator.com/ferts.html
http://www.bestaquariumregulator.com/ferts.html
AH Supply reflectors are amazing. They deliver more light to a tank than any others on the market. You are more than likely going to want to add co2.
As for ferts, that depends on your fish load and how much waste they make. Fish waste will often provide sufficient macros for a tank and only micro suppliments are needed. Once you cross into higher light and co2 supplimented tanks it is rare the fish alone can do this.
As for ferts, that depends on your fish load and how much waste they make. Fish waste will often provide sufficient macros for a tank and only micro suppliments are needed. Once you cross into higher light and co2 supplimented tanks it is rare the fish alone can do this.