From my experience a 12" tall tank with a fugeray and no co2 will turn into an algae farm.
You could try limiting lighting hours though.
You could try limiting lighting hours though.
I see, thanks for the response!From my experience a 12" tall tank with a fugeray and no co2 will turn into an algae farm.
You could try limiting lighting hours though.
So I can use Excel only and no actual CO2?This link shows the par data for the fugeray:
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=189944
Your tank will be getting high 30's to 60 par assuming 2 inches or so of substrate.
This is medium to high light, you may need CO2 in some form, for a 15g Excel should be fine. You can always try without CO2 and see how it goes first.
It's not as effective as actual CO2, but it can work. For a 15g tank it is pretty cheap to just use excel and it has no large initial expense like a pressurized CO2 system.So I can use Excel only and no actual CO2?
I see. I'm a real noob when it comes to plants and lighting so thanks for you patience and answers. Will I be able to grow carpeting plants like dwarf baby tears or glossostigma?It's not as effective as actual CO2, but it can work. For a 15g tank it is pretty cheap to just use excel and it has no large initial expense like a pressurized CO2 system.
It basically comes down to what you want to spend. a pressurized CO2 system will always be the best but it is also a much higher up front cost.