DIY CO2, 8 Watts & a 5 gallon tank.

[deeplove]

Yeah... you read it right. I'm actually trying to grow Java Moss and maybe some other low light plants. I need some criticism. Please let me know what I should and shouldn't do. I have a couple of Glowlights in there so the fish are there. I'm testing and trying out since I'm new to this DIY CO2. Reactor and all. Help you guys. You've been great so far.

 

[djlen]

What is the kH°H of your water?

Len

 

[M.A.G.]

jav mos and other low light plants dont require c02 to do great. plus a 5 gallon is way too small and unstable in my opinion for c02.plus if you have 1.3 wpg the plants wont even use enough c02 for it to be worth adding c02 injection

 

[deeplove]

DJLen... I wouldn't even begin to know. I'm reading and researching on all that's needed and I will get me the test kits and all. But as far as light is of a concern, I want to up it. It's one of those D shape acrylic aquariums. It has only one bulb on it. It's rated only 8 watts on it and of course all the fire warnings. Is there a way that I can upgrade the bulb or get a fixture for it or what? I basically want to start try out the CO2 before using it on bigger tanks. I don't want to kill any fish, but my curiosity is getting the best of me. Like I said, I'm getting the test kits first, then I want to work on a better bulb or a fixture.