CO2 Tablet, What's You View?

[theanswerseeker]

Hi,

I am curious! I have a 10 gallon planted tanks with several guppies, neon tetras, 1 Cory cat, Chinese algae eater and 1 molly.

In that tank, I have quite a bit of Java ferns on wood and a long stretch of Spiky Moss..

Therefore, I am wondering if I do need to add CO2 Tablets once in awhile... I dun wanna buy those huge CO2 diffuser or something. But I do want my moss to grow quickly and healthily..

What do you think or suggest ?

[xaine]

I have previously used CO2 tablets before (in a shrimp tank), have not seen any side effects. My moss was growing pretty well when I was using those. The only thing is the residue that was left over, you will have to clear it up (maybe was the brand I was using that has residue, not sure about the rest). But, by far, it has been pretty okay for me at least.

[theanswerseeker]

CooL! Anymore people who has any views on these?
Do guide me along.. haha

[blue33]

Seachem excel is a better choice than CO2 tablet.

[juggler]

If you have not tried DIY CO2, can give a shot.
See http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/CO2/co2-faiz.html

[theanswerseeker]

THe seachem excel, many people actually recommend too... I am intending to get it but it cost $9 per bottle leh! So expensive... Do you have any lobang to get it at lower cost?

[theanswerseeker]

Wah, i see the diagram i also sian arh. like so complex..

[joydiv]

The Co2 tablet will cost even more than seachem excel. Personally, I dont think they work well, use seachem, better choice.

[davescube]

come on.. $9 isnt that expensive.. you can use it for pretty long...
I even suspect mine can be used up in a year...

[juggler]

Wah, i see the diagram i also sian arh. like so complex..

I know. DIY CO2 is quite troublesome.

Invest in a compressed CO2. If used properly, a 2L cylinder can last more than a year for your tank size. If you give up hobby, the CO2 system still have resale value.

Without CO2 injection, your moss and ferns can also grow slow and steady. No worries at all either.

Cheers!

[joydiv]

It depends on what you grow, your lights, base fertiliser if any... A lot of factors , If you want a general liquid fert, can try seachem comprehensive.

Generally to grow moss faster, a constant supply of CO 2 is better.

[fishpoo]

anyone knows any LFS in the east that sells seachem products? seachem prime specifically

[carlfsk]

anyone knows any LFS in the east that sells seachem products? seachem prime specifically

Nature Aquarium opposite Thomson Medical Ctr at Balestier there...

[theanswerseeker]

So i think as for now, i just dose Excel only.. for my flame moss + marimo balls... in my 5 gallon tank worth of Neons + Cherry Shrimps. and 1 baby guppy that is 1 week old. haha..

[beetlejuice403]

So i think as for now, i just dose Excel only.. for my flame moss + marimo balls... in my 5 gallon tank worth of Neons + Cherry Shrimps. and 1 baby guppy that is 1 week old. haha..

Ha! Ha! True, just get what you need now based on the plants (what they need) you already have (or any other plants which you may intend to plant in your tank in the near future...) No point getting stuffs you have no use for & then have to resell it later...

Think Seachem's Excel should suffice for your tank/plants. You may wish to get Seachem's Prime too as it helps to reduce ammonia & even chloramine/chlorine in the water (if I'm not wrong... )

Cheers!

[blue33]

Btw potassium also can anti-chlorine.

[leechaorui]

Why not invest in an electronic CO2 diffuser. It works like CO2 tablet and you will need good circulation of water to bring the CO2 to the other parts of the tank.

[blue33]

Electronic CO2 diffuser? Is there such a thing? You mean those carbon plate?

[leechaorui]

Yes, it uses carbon plates.

[blue33]

Have you try it? If you do a search on this, you'll find it created more problems than helping. Is still cheaper if you use canister CO2 in the long run, even if you dont use solenoid canister, it dont cost much also.