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Originally Posted by Tom Barr
They do not need CO2, that's a myth supported/promoted by many to have a fully planted tank.
I helps produce more growth, but it's not required, it does make you do more work though.
They just need to add a good substrate, have a reasonable fish stocking level, no plant eaters, and pack the tank and do a few minor things from there.
They work very well.
Most CO2 folks do well with the non CO2 approach also.
If they try it.
Regards,
Tom Barr
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How would you deal with water changes in the non CO2 approach though? As I've learned here that approach usually requires you to not do frequent water changes.
Say you are just JoeSchmoe fish keeper and don't want CO2 and Ferts, but you want plants in your community tank.
What would be the best approach for lighting and plants? I'm wondering if you can use the really easy species like java moss, java fern, anubias, some crypts, watersprite, etc... I'm guessing you would still battle algae since all of those except the watersprite are slow growers. Maybe add some other stem plants?
Reason I ask is because like the original poster said there's alot of people out there who aren't interested in getting heavily involved in the learning curve and hassles of a CO2/fert. approach. But maybe there is still a way for them to do it?
Reason I ask is because the more I read about the shrimp I want to keep, the more hesitant I am about CO2/Ferts. and yet I will still need to do weekly water changes.