A well-maintained fish tank is a thing of beauty, and a planted tank perhaps even more so. It can add character and life to a room, all while bringing a piece of nature into your home. Planted tanks provide an authentic and natural look, allowing you to replicate a more realistic environment for your fish. Even though it isn’t too difficult to keep freshwater planted aquariums looking nice with the proper lighting and basic nutritional fertilizers, if you want yours to really thrive and add texture, then adding carbon dioxide is a must. Does a Planted Tank Need CO2? Carbon is the building block of life, and like all living …

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