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"Elaine T" wrote in message
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Aeration ("massive aeration" is not necessary) or surface turbulence
keeps the tank at atmospheric CO2. So yes, in a non-CO2 injected tank,
the CO2 the plants use up is replaced. For this reason, it's usually
halpful to have some surface turbulence or an airstone in a planted tank
that doesn't have CO2 added.

My plants do really well with Seachem Flourish Excel. It's much less
hassle than DIY C02.

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Cool! I will be getting some excel flourish with my next supplies shipment
shortly. Unfortunately I actually have never tried it myself yet as I made a
mistake in my last attempt as I ordered flourish iron, still a good product
but not what plants need the most in my case most likely. So this time I
will order the right product. Later!