After alot of thought and research I have decided to try my hand at a planted tank. I was planning on doing a non CO2 enriched tank so i was aiming for around 2 watts per gallon of light. I purchased 2x39 watt T5HO fixture to go over my 46 gallon bowfront giving me around 1.7 wpg. I know that T5s are quite a bit more powerful than other flourescent bulbs, but I didn't realize how powerful until i switched them on.
Now I am not adverse to making a yeast CO2 source, but spending hundreds of dollars on pressureized CO2 isn't really an option for me right now. Are either of these neccessary for me or am I just working myself up for nothing?
Now I am not adverse to making a yeast CO2 source, but spending hundreds of dollars on pressureized CO2 isn't really an option for me right now. Are either of these neccessary for me or am I just working myself up for nothing?