hi all i am thinking of getting some dwarf gouramis and they need a well planted tank now i can get 90 plants form Singapore.for 13 pound about 24 $ but my question is could i keep a planted tank without a co2 injector or any thing i dont mind buying plant feed but i dont really want to go as far is getting a co2 injector but if thats what it comes to then thats what will have to do

thanks for all your help

I am going to move this to the plant section. I know it says "goldfish plants" but there are some real plant experts in there, and they will be happy to help you!

It sounds like it will be a really pretty tank when it is all planted.

ok then thank you daryl hope i get a answer and i did not no this bit of the forum even existed lol well if all goes well i will post some pic up in a month or two

I'd recommend CO2 for a heavily planted tank. Plants need carbon (dioxide) like we need air. You can use organic liquid carbon as a substitute, like Seachem's Flourish Excel, but it's just not the same as the fresh pure gas.

Besides, being a car buff I assume you would enjoy all the technical aspects of running a CO2 system - regulators, valves, flow rates!


PS. 90 plants is a *lot* of plants!

Careful with the dwarf gouramis...some will mow down plants like candy.

i dont mind if they eat or use the plants as nests as thats what they do in the wild so if they do then i will just buy more

and could some one please tell me some good kits as i have never really looked far into a co2 system and if any one has any good info on them that would be grate

thanks

ok why dont i get that

Don't worry Dave, I didn't either. I thought about posting the same thing, but hoped someone would ecplain it.

Perrier is mineral water with carbon dioxide in it to make it bubble.

Actually, technically not far off the mark of the type of water planted tank enthusiasts aim for!

*understands now*
I was thinking carbonated water, but I didn't make the connection.
Thanks!

ok