CO2 for dummies?

[Kratz]

I want to do a nice planted discus tank. The tank is a 90 gallon and it's already set up, established and running. It has some rams in it right now along with a few small cardinals and white clouds.

It has sand substrate with no UG filter. Cascade 1000 canister filter with spray bar.

I have some young plants in there, swords, jungle val, etc. They seem to be doing okay so far.

As the plants grow, I'm pretty sure the need for a CO2 system will come. I know NOTHING about it though. Is there a good beginners guide to using co2 anywhere?

[shane2008]

Go Here:

http://www.barrreport.com/
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/
http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/

Anything you want to know about planted tanks.

[tacks]

Hi Shane gave you some great advise. So much will depend on your lighting but you will find out all about that at the above mentioned sites. HTH Ed

[captain morgan]

Good place to learn basics of CO2, planted tanks, and to buy some really equipment is REX GRIGG.com

[Wahter]

This is a good site to read up on CO2: (oldie but goodie)

http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/CO2/


Walter

[Harriett]

Good luck on your project--unrelated, just wanted to throw in that white clouds [gotta love 'em] don't tolerate warmer water well--they prefer it cooler, unlike the rams and cards which thrive in discus water in the low/mid 80s.
Best regards
Harriett