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10-12-2004, 06:07 PM

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I also realized was that if I increased the lighting to the point
where I needed CO2, then I'd also have to change the filtration as
well, because the current in the tank is very strong and would drive
off the CO2, at least that is what I understand.

That's not always the case. With an Eclipse hood on my 20 gallon, I was
able to increase CO2 from 2.6 ppm to over 30 ppm, using just
yeast-based DIY CO2 injection. The main impact on retaining CO2 is
surface turbulance, and so long as proper water levels are maintained,
Eclispe hoods don't cause nearly as much turbulence as you might expect.

It took me several tries to find plants that would work

I have a feeling that's the case in every tank. I lost a decent
assortment of plants along the way while I figured out what would work
in my tanks.

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Eric Schreiber
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