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low CO2 vs. plants
Subject: low CO2 vs. plants
Cindy,
> I realize that two of the most important things for photosynthes
> light and CO2.
> But since there are certain plants that grow well in limited lig
> such as crypts and java moss are there any plants that grow well
> necessarily flourish though) in limited CO2 levels? Would the p
> grow in low light also require less CO2? I am asking this becau
> been having poor luck with a DIY CO2 generator and would be happ
> continue without it if possible even if it would limit the types
> I could grow.
The plants that will tolerate low light conditions will, for the
most part also tolerate low CO2 levels. If you have fairly soft,
neutral-ish water, there are _LOTS_ of plants you can grow without
supplemental CO2. Even with harder/higher pH water, you have
enough options to have a lush attrctive tank if you play your card
right.
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Karen Randall
Aquatic Gardeners Assoc.
Boston, MA