Hey guys,
I am currently running a nice little 10g planted tank using a 15w flo, a sponge filter and shrimp substrate from fluval. Nice bit of growth, but now I am setting up a 40gXH (36x12x20)
All of my fish buddies think my tank is going to fail because I am planning to use sponge filters, and I will lose all of my CO2 through surface agitation. Thing is that my rainbows really seem to thrive in those conditions. Am I destined to fail with this new tank? Will dosing with Excel help offset this being that it is not a gas?
HARDWARE:
2x39W T5 HO
Miracle Gro Organic Choice + gravel cap
2xSponge filters
FISH:
Threadfin Rainbows
Peacock Gudgeons
PLANTS:
Crypts+Vals from New Guinea
I am currently running a nice little 10g planted tank using a 15w flo, a sponge filter and shrimp substrate from fluval. Nice bit of growth, but now I am setting up a 40gXH (36x12x20)
All of my fish buddies think my tank is going to fail because I am planning to use sponge filters, and I will lose all of my CO2 through surface agitation. Thing is that my rainbows really seem to thrive in those conditions. Am I destined to fail with this new tank? Will dosing with Excel help offset this being that it is not a gas?
HARDWARE:
2x39W T5 HO
Miracle Gro Organic Choice + gravel cap
2xSponge filters
FISH:
Threadfin Rainbows
Peacock Gudgeons
PLANTS:
Crypts+Vals from New Guinea