Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the key elements required for plants, both aquatic and terrestrial, to survive and thrive. In natural waters, dead leaves, animals, and other organic materials rot and decompose to produce CO2 gas. However, there aren’t as many CO2-producing elements
Like in the normal world, the need for carbon dioxide and oxygen balance is equally important for the underwater. So if you have a community aquarium at home with live plants, be assured that they need proper Co2 levels. The primary reason is because
If your aquarium is full of plant life, or you want it to be full of plant life, then you need a CO2 diffuser to help! This is hands down one of the most important things that you can add to a tank or
Aquarium plants certainly do better with Co2, but not every plant needs it. That’s because each plant has a different energy, i.e., high and low energy. High energy aquatic plants are dependent on Co2, fertilizer, and strong water movement. But low energy plants can
The CO2 diffuser is a part of your CO2 regulation system. The CO2 regulation system usually consists of a CO2 regulator, CO2 cylinder (the source of CO2), and the CO2 diffuser. The diffuser is an add-on or standalone device and its main purpose is
If you like to keep live plants in your aquarium, you are familiar with the process of photosynthesis or at least know the basics of it. The process of photosynthesis is a part of the life of the plants when they use light, water,
If you’re just starting a planted tank, you’re likely trying to figure out specifically what you’re supposed to be doing. You’ve heard about proper lighting, this thing called ‘Watts Per Gallon’ and PAR, injecting CO2 (or not), and apparently ‘dosing’ your plants. This article
While you may delay it, death in your aquarium is inevitable. Some of your fish are expected to perish within a few days of their introduction to the tank, whether due to accidents or natural reasons. Besides, numerous other reasons contribute to the overall
Chemical changes in artificial waters are more rapid than in the atmosphere, where it takes substantial changes in the air quality for significant shifts to occur. Despite their ability to adapt to most environments, Aquatic plants are susceptible to chemical, mechanical, and nutritional influences.
A matured planted tank is a self-sustaining aquarium with a balanced ecosystem and lots of bacterial biodiversity in the filter, plants, and substrate. Owing to its complexity, initiating a tank with a proper nitrogen cycle and maturation process is already quite challenging, and maintaining
Lucky bamboo helps you make a stunning underwater display in your aquarium, but can you grow it fully submerged in an aquarium like other aquatic plants? Will your fancy lucky bamboo plant become your new favorite aquarium addition, and is it safe for your
Foaming or bubbling is a common occurrence in both freshwater and saltwater tanks. Various reasons, including a few trivial ones, contribute to the bubbling situation in fish tanks. While some of the reasons behind foaming are detrimental to your fish and aquatic creatures’ well-being,