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Old 29-09-2005, 12:12 AM   #1
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do i need a co2 diffuser for plants .. i have lotsa fish in the tank .. its a 4.2.2ft tank ... and why is the surface oily ?? any special care required for plants??
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Old 29-09-2005, 03:41 AM   #2
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wah, you got a lot to learn man! but few years back, i use to ask these qustions too! now forumers a bit relax liao cos last time they will ask you to do a search on the past threads b4 posting a new question. anyway,

oily suface = normal for planted tank -----> use surface skimmer

difuser = fine small bubbles = more efficient for co2 to dissolve in water
---> check up on DIY CO2 reactor if you want even more efficiency

do read up on sticky at sub forum, very useful and welcome to the planted world!
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Old 29-09-2005, 02:39 PM   #3
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wat does the surface skimmer do ?? as my tank also got a layer of oil on top
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wah, you got a lot to learn man! but few years back, i use to ask these qustions too! now forumers a bit relax liao cos last time they will ask you to do a search on the past threads b4 posting a new question. anyway,

oily suface = normal for planted tank -----> use surface skimmer

difuser = fine small bubbles = more efficient for co2 to dissolve in water
---> check up on DIY CO2 reactor if you want even more efficiency

do read up on sticky at sub forum, very useful and welcome to the planted world!
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Old 29-09-2005, 05:32 PM   #4
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surface skimmer will skim out the oily surface.

as oily surface will reduce the light penetrate into the water and as well as gas exchange.
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Old 29-09-2005, 05:37 PM   #5
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I'm pretty comfy with the oily surface
Hahaha...
contains lots of microscopic stuff which i believe my lamp eye fries fed on...
Infusoria i believe is the word for it...
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