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We have 3 choices when it comes to Co2 supplementation into the planted aquaria::supz:
1) DIY Co2
2) Pressurized co2
3) Seachem Fluorish Excel
*All these calculations are based on a 29 gallon.
It never occured to me about the costs of DIY co2.
-A rough estimate for sugar brings up the total of ~$9 for sugar yearly, totaling to ~$18 for sugar every two years.
-Add the additional ~$10 or so for the costs of hunting and finding some supplies. (rough estimate!)
-Add in the $3 yeast, which lasts a long time. Each yeast packet has 26 servings @ 1/4 teaspoon.
Excel:
-When buying in bulk, a 2 liter excel will cost ~$25 and will last 1.8 years if dosed every day, or 3.6 years if
done every OTHER day.
-If dosed every day, it would cost you 3 cents each time.
-If you buy a 4 liter, it would cost you 2 cents each time you dose.
-Drawback is that the organic carbon source is not as effective for plant growth as co2.
Pressurized:
I'm not too familiar with it, but a decent one cost $170 or so for a system.
Now, the most important factor: time
With pressurized, you don't lose much time out of your life.
With excel, a few seconds to squirt in a few milliliter in your tank.
With DIY co2, that time climbs exponentially.
You decide what's best for you for the future.
My choice for right now is excel. I don't regret DIY co2 because it was a really fun learning experience. Soon I'm
going pressurized
1) DIY Co2
2) Pressurized co2
3) Seachem Fluorish Excel
*All these calculations are based on a 29 gallon.
It never occured to me about the costs of DIY co2.
-A rough estimate for sugar brings up the total of ~$9 for sugar yearly, totaling to ~$18 for sugar every two years.
-Add the additional ~$10 or so for the costs of hunting and finding some supplies. (rough estimate!)
-Add in the $3 yeast, which lasts a long time. Each yeast packet has 26 servings @ 1/4 teaspoon.
Excel:
-When buying in bulk, a 2 liter excel will cost ~$25 and will last 1.8 years if dosed every day, or 3.6 years if
done every OTHER day.
-If dosed every day, it would cost you 3 cents each time.
-If you buy a 4 liter, it would cost you 2 cents each time you dose.
-Drawback is that the organic carbon source is not as effective for plant growth as co2.
Pressurized:
I'm not too familiar with it, but a decent one cost $170 or so for a system.
Now, the most important factor: time
With pressurized, you don't lose much time out of your life.
With excel, a few seconds to squirt in a few milliliter in your tank.
With DIY co2, that time climbs exponentially.
You decide what's best for you for the future.
My choice for right now is excel. I don't regret DIY co2 because it was a really fun learning experience. Soon I'm
going pressurized