Aquascaping Blog
Have you wondered how hot is too hot for a CO2 tank? Oftentimes, one of the most important aspects is the last to be considered. Such is the case with temperature. This is one of the most important aspects to consider in this hobby, yet it is often left out.
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With the rise in popularity of aquascaping also comes the rise of the equipment being used in the hobby. RGBW (red,green, blue and white) LED lights have surfaced. Plant fertilizers are now readily available in pet shops and small canister tanks for CO2, as well as CO2 diffusers and regulators, are now normally found in fish stores and pet shops. This would not have been the case 10 years ago. Aquascaping has made the use of CO2 in aquariums very popular. So popular in fact that a lot of methods have been formulated to provide this gas to the tank water. Is it really that necessary?
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This may seem like a really simple question to answer but the fact is the answer should be based on numerous variables that need to be discussed and understood. This is science and may get a bit complicated but one does not need to memorize pages of data. Data and its principles only need to be understood and applied. The answer also needs to be based on why CO2 is actually applied to the tank in the first place.
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Airstones and air pumps have been a staple of the aquarium trade for decades. Air Pumps have been and still are a huge help for bringing Oxygen into the water and this works wonders on aquarium water. A lot of hobbyists may be wondering: is co2 better than compressed air? Air Pumps (compressed air) have been essential for fish, especially for overstocked tanks. The question is; will it do the same for aquatic plants? Will it also dissolve CO2 into the water since CO2 is also present in the atmosphere? Let's start the fight: CO2 vs compressed air!
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A newbie in the planted tank hobby would be bombarded with terms like pH, gH, kH etc. While this may sound a little too technical, understanding what these represent would make it seem much easier. To simplify things, these are just names we call for certain measurements of certain elements in the water. These are necessary to ensure that the tank has the most favorable conditions for plant and fish growth.
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