Jungle CO2 ?

[Ash and Mike]

Hey guys, (Ash here)

So I've started a small 20-gallon planted tank. So far I've put in the bio dirt thing on the bottom and some small gravel on the top, I have bought one type of plant, Hygrophila stricta.... There are about 4 little stems of each of them, ranging from about 2" to 4" tall. Anyhows, my question was.... is this product any good for a planted tank?
Jungle CO2 Fizz Factory and Accessories - Live Plant Care - Fish - PetSmart

It's called Jungle CO2 Fizz Factory

I know that plants need CO2 but I didn't know whether or not to use this or to let nature take its course. I am not trying to spend thousands on this little project tank, but wanted an inexpensive way to bring plants indoors. =)

Thanks!

[Tangster]

Old plastic drink bottle and brewers yeast will do the same thing if you are going with a planted tank best figure on a CO2 bottle and a regulator and diffuser

[Ash and Mike]

So you say that that Jungle CO2 thing won't be enough to provide for my 20gallon? .... I'm new to the planted tank and the DIY bottle thing sounds a bit scary, lol.

[sostoudt]

really i think the additives(iron etc) and right spectrum lighting are the most important things when doing a planted tank. if you add a couple fish that should help with the CO2
however if your looking to do a really incredible tank your gonna have to buy a real co2 tank and valve. i tried those cheap version such as the yeast or the fizz things i would say the results where questionable at best

[sostoudt]

i would also by the special planting sand.

[Ash and Mike]

Originally Posted by sostoudt

i would also by the special planting sand.

Yeah, I bought some type of planting substrate, here's a link to the brand/style I bought.

CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate 20 lb, Gravel Substrate > Plant Care/ Fertilizers > Freshwater Aquarium Supplies

And as far as the CO2, U mean buy like an oxygen tank but instead of oxygen it'll be CO2?... I didn't see anything that in-depth at my two LFS when I was down there, but I can look again.

[sostoudt]

Originally Posted by Ash and Mike

Yeah, I bought some type of planting substrate, here's a link to the brand/style I bought.

CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate 20 lb, Gravel Substrate > Plant Care/ Fertilizers > Freshwater Aquarium Supplies

And as far as the CO2, U mean buy like an oxygen tank but instead of oxygen it'll be CO2?... I didn't see anything that in-depth at my two LFS when I was down there, but I can look again.

when i was in planted freshwater tanks i wanted to get one but it was too expensive for me then(even though i have one now on my calcium reactor). you can get some really incredible tanks with co2 injection
YouTube - 55 gal Planted Tank CO2 Video 2/3



my lfs never had them for planted tanks but the same system they use on calcium reactors can be used on the planted tanks. just make sure you read up on it. too much co2=dead fish

[Ash and Mike]

Originally Posted by sostoudt

when i was in planted freshwater tanks i wanted to get one but it was too expensive for me then(even though i have one now on my calcium reactor). you can get some really incredible tanks with co2 injection
YouTube - 55 gal Planted Tank CO2 Video 2/3



my lfs never had them for planted tanks but the same system they use on calcium reactors can be used on the planted tanks. just make sure you read up on it. too much co2=dead fish

BEAUTIFUL TANKS! I am overwhelmed with how amazing those look. Although I had been reading up where I can, and I am willing to put in a lot of work, but I don't have the $$ to splurge on it like Mike and I did on our reef tank.


For the first picture, I see pipeing so I am going to assume that is for filtration and possibly for the CO2 you were mentioning?

But for the last two I don't see any pipes, so I was wondering how you had those set up?

[sostoudt]

there not mine lol like you i didn't have the money for the system when i was doing planted tanks. more than likely on the side of the tanks is a overflow and the co2 injection happens in a sump or maybe the guy just took out the equipment for the picture. however i am 99% sure that these are co2 injection because the plants get a better looking color green with it.
heres another picture if im not mistaken this is some ones thats famous in planted tanks dont remember his name

[baugherb]

WOW!!!!!! That tank is freakin awesome......