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Aquarist Forums => Freshwater General Discussions => Plants => Topic started by: NjOyRiD on March 05, 2005, 06:04:12 AM

Title: co2 and plants
Post by: NjOyRiD on March 05, 2005, 06:04:12 AM
what happened if i just stop using co2 in my planted tank?
Title: co2 and plants
Post by: Julie on March 05, 2005, 06:08:51 AM
You'd have more stable water conditions.
Your PH would go up depending on your KH and GH.
The fish would be happier, the plants wouldn't grow as much.
Title: co2 and plants
Post by: BigDaddy on March 05, 2005, 08:09:04 AM
That depends on how much light you have over the tank.

If its a high light tank, you'll start getting noticable amounts of algae.

In a medium or low light tank, plant growth may stunt or stop, crypts will melt.

And, as mentioned, your pH will increase.
Title: co2 and plants
Post by: NjOyRiD on March 05, 2005, 06:23:07 PM
alright thanx bigdaddy

i was thinking about stoping using co2 when my plants will reach the surface. i have 1.6 wpg of light with low-medium plants