On 26 Oct 2005 13:30:11 -0700, "Jamie Drilling"
wrote:

Hello, it's me again with more questions! Thank you so much for your
help and advice so far -- this is the most open and friendly newsgroup
I've ever participated in. =)

This weekend I'm going to set up major CO2 injection for my new
tank--55 gallons, planted. It was going to be partially planted but
now I think the fake plants look horrible compared to the real thing.

Some of the plants have brown leaves already, though, and since they
have fertilizer and ~3 watts/gallon of full spectrum light, CO2's the
only deficiency I can think of (per this newsgroup's advice).

I think I can make a fairly aesthetic DIY kit, but I could buy two
Jungle Fizz Factories (supposed to be good up to 40 gallons) instead.
More aesthetic, more expensive.

Does anyone have experience or opinions on this?

Thank you!
Jamie

Hi Jamie,

Lighting is definetly adequate.
Is fertilizer a general one or specifically for IRON?
I've tried the DIY yeast and they can be a pain. Last from 1 week to
maybe 3.

My plants have turned a bit brown now and then. I add IRON.and keep
up the liquid CO2 daily and presto! Almost all green plants. If they
are getting enough iron(may have to get a test kit for this if you are
going to invest in lots of plants) then I'd recommend the Excel CO2
(liquid).

just my thoughts on the issue