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Originally Posted by nate_mcnasty  bully i want to do a planted tank i have a 20 gal long tank that i want to use do you know of a DIY co2 system that works well and what kind of lighting are you useing what kind of substrate do you like to use |
the basic theory is 1gal = 4Watt of light. if you are planing to plant stem plants, then PLL light with 6500K its recomanded. if you plain to plant low tech plants, FL light will do.
for the DIY co2 system, i would suggess to get a co2 cylinder system. cause the DIY CO2 is insufficient for a 20gal tank.
as for the substrate, I am using ADA soil with the full set of ADA substrate, it come with some base fert, and 5 elements, which help the grow of benefit bacteria.this soil will help to lower the PH of the water. which gravel don't.