Hagen Plant Grow Natural System(CO2)- does this work?

[IrishBull]

I'm looking into starting a planted tank and I was wondering if this is a good CO2 system if I bought a couple, or can anyone tell me of a good system for a 55 gallon tank? whether it's DIY or something at the store. thanks.

 

[TLH]

They're not bad I find. The ladder is a good bit of kit and the bottle is nice and small and sturdy, much better than using a 2L drink bottle imho.

Here, read this... Manufacture and candid reviews of the Natural plant system

 

[James From Cali]

Different outlooks I guess cause I think those are a waste of money(minus the ladder). Its no better than a 2L bottle of soda, actually worse I think. The tabs cannot be expired or else they wont work. Its also cheaper to go the DIY route for the same results.

 

[Sticky Fish]

i have been looking into this for my 12g eclipse where some have said it will work wonders for. all i would have to do is keep water levels high to lower turbulence. nevertheless, for a 55g i would check out something that has been catching my eye once i graduate to a bigger tank/move to a bigger place.

Freshwater Planted Aquariums & Plant Care: Carbon Dioxide CO2 Green NRG System

it would be overkill for an eclipse, but probably tempting for a 55g.

 

[James From Cali]

I did not realize that it is for a 55g. Depending on how many wpg you have it depends. You may not need CO2 at alll. This also depends on what plants you are trying to grow.

The advanced system that sticky fish posted would probably last a month or so before needing to be refilled.

 

[Sticky Fish]

i jsut came across this site if you wann keep costs down.

Plant Guild C02

 

[Sticky Fish]

i am about to hook up this tomorrow on a 12 gallon. i was wondering what notch do people use on the ladder. i figure i would go for the second one since the max size is 20 gallons. any ideas?