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Dave B · 11-21-2008, 07:34 AM

I'm always on top of water changes, so that wouldn't be a problem. It has an overflow and sump, which complicates things with the CO2 amount (I haven't set any of that up either yet, I taped off the overflow and just have an Eheim running til I get new bulkheads). Will the swords just grow out of control if I hit a nice balance of light, CO2, and ferts? I guess that's a good problem to have, but I don't need anything crazy.

BTW I'm totally open to aquascaping ideas based on that photo if anyone has any. I like the centralized clump theme but at the same time would love to cover that big blue background. I guess if I had CO2 and crazy sword growth that'd be all it would take to hide it all.

I may also buy an RO unit since the geos prefer softer water... yet another thing to factor in. This is why I end up nervous about screwing things up with the CO2, I think I overthink it all. I guess that's not entirely relevant, but figured I'd mention it.

11-21-2008, 07:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dave B Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 36	I'm always on top of water changes, so that wouldn't be a problem. It has an overflow and sump, which complicates things with the CO2 amount (I haven't set any of that up either yet, I taped off the overflow and just have an Eheim running til I get new bulkheads). Will the swords just grow out of control if I hit a nice balance of light, CO2, and ferts? I guess that's a good problem to have, but I don't need anything crazy. BTW I'm totally open to aquascaping ideas based on that photo if anyone has any. I like the centralized clump theme but at the same time would love to cover that big blue background. I guess if I had CO2 and crazy sword growth that'd be all it would take to hide it all. I may also buy an RO unit since the geos prefer softer water... yet another thing to factor in. This is why I end up nervous about screwing things up with the CO2, I think I overthink it all. I guess that's not entirely relevant, but figured I'd mention it.