[TakeTheCann0lis]

I'm on a budget and I really can't afford to upgrade my CO2. I'm still getting more algae then I'd like, and I'm wondering what is the best next baby step I should take that would give me the most bang for my buck. Keep in mind I'm still on that budget that i mentioned in the first sentence.

I have a gravel substrate, and a handful of plants in my 29gal tank. I leave my lights on for 8 hrs a day. I have two T5 Dual 30" fixtures. I turn on 1 for the first hour, then both for the next 6 hours, and then turn off 1 for the last hour. I have a hagen CO2 Generator that bubbles about 1 bubble every 10-20 seconds, and I have a Marineland Emperor 280.

What do you think would give me the best bang for my buck to improve my tank?

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[TakeTheCann0lis]

Is this not the right forum for this? Any recommendations on where this should be posted?

 

[shrimpNewbie]

no it isnt however the tetrafin co2 sucks, better off using diy yeast co2 in two liter bottles but paintball co2 would be cheaper if you consider the costs down the line not to mention a working setup is like 70 bucks

 

[shrimpNewbie]

if you have 4 bulbs you have way too much light btw youy only need 2 bulbs in total for a 29g tank you might even want to raise the fixture a little

 

[TakeTheCann0lis]

I have an old paintball cylinder, but it's expired. Do you know if you can get them re-certified?

 

[shrimpNewbie]

most likely, shouldn't be hard, then all you need is an asa on off valve a needle valve, get a high pressure one if you can, otherwise a cheap one from homedepot or lowes is fine, co2 tubing and a difuser or reactor if you have a canister

 

[TakeTheCann0lis]

if you have 4 bulbs you have way too much light btw youy only need 2 bulbs in total for a 29g tank you might even want to raise the fixture a little

Really? But it doesn't look as good with one fixture. If I pump up the CO2 will I be able to increase the light?

 

[shrimpNewbie]

are they High output t5s? if so you shouldn't need both fixtures, if you are intend on keeping both raise them about 20 inches because it is way too much light for such a small tank