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Old 01-04-2009, 12:27 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: DIY C02 Without Ferts?

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Originally Posted by harshal1992 View Post
Can I add DIY C02 without adding ferts to the tank?
CO2 is a kind of nutrient. By injecting CO2 without a corresponding increase of other nutrients, those other nutrients will be depleted down the road - creating an imbalance of nutrients. With such imbalance, many plants may not be able to grow, but algae can. Thus, algae may become an issue.
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