CO2 for Planted Tanks

CO2 in planted tanks without guesswork: how much to inject, how to measure it accurately, and how to push levels safely. Start with the fundamentals.

The wrong way to read the pH/KH chart.

The wrong way to read the pH/KH chart.

The pH/KH chart is often used to read the CO2 level in the tank. However, many people get it wrong. If you are estimating CO2 levels using only pH and KH readings, you are likely to get an incorrect estimate of CO2 levels. Read on to find out how to read a pH/KH chart correctly.

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How to grow lush planted tanks without CO2 injection?

How to grow lush planted tanks without CO2 injection?

A visually stunning freshwater aquascape without CO2 injection is more than possible. Using examples of real low-tech tanks, we analyse 6 strategies that will help.

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Why inject CO2 for a planted tank, isn't it unnatural ?

Why inject CO2 for a planted tank, isn't it unnatural ?

Why do we need to inject CO2 into our planted aquariums when there is no CO2 injection in nature ?

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How to measure CO2 levels in an aquarium

How to measure CO2 levels in an aquarium

How to measure CO2 levels in an aquarium - why drop checkers are a poor method for gauging CO2 levels and the best method for gauging CO2 levels is actually by directly observing plant growth forms.

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