I would like to set up 5 20-gal. plant only tanks for "farming" aquatic plants.
I have a few questions though:
1. Filtration,
Since I will not have any fish do I need to invest in a filter? If I had a sump running the whole system of aquariums I could just dose to the sump instead of each individual aquarium.
2. Lighting: I want good plant growth, but I don't want things to get out of control. Any systems that anyone could recommend? I would also like the lights to be hanging above the aquariums to make trimming and maintenance easy.
3. Fertilization and CO2: I plan to use the EI method Should I use individual CO2 injection or make a DIY reactor to pump from the sump? I'd also like to automate the dosing.
4. Substrate: I've used Eco-Complete and Flourite, but I've heard great things about ADA Aquasoil.
5. Water Changes: I don't have much of a clue on the best way to do this, but I guess having all the tanks drilled and plumbed to a drainage tank would work.
This project is a long way off, but any input would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
Creighton
I have a few questions though:
1. Filtration,
Since I will not have any fish do I need to invest in a filter? If I had a sump running the whole system of aquariums I could just dose to the sump instead of each individual aquarium.
2. Lighting: I want good plant growth, but I don't want things to get out of control. Any systems that anyone could recommend? I would also like the lights to be hanging above the aquariums to make trimming and maintenance easy.
3. Fertilization and CO2: I plan to use the EI method Should I use individual CO2 injection or make a DIY reactor to pump from the sump? I'd also like to automate the dosing.
4. Substrate: I've used Eco-Complete and Flourite, but I've heard great things about ADA Aquasoil.
5. Water Changes: I don't have much of a clue on the best way to do this, but I guess having all the tanks drilled and plumbed to a drainage tank would work.
This project is a long way off, but any input would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
Creighton