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Liquid co2

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emmyk

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Can I use liquid co2 in my 20 gal Axolotl tank? As a rule of thumb I like to do half the dose of whatever I have to put in there (like when I had to use safe start) so its just one squirt instead of two?

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There are all sorts of products that you can buy and spend a fortune on that is advertised as being essential for success in the planted aquarium - CO2 systems, fertilisers and such. However they are not necessary for the axolotl tank. In general, it is best to avoid addition of any chemicals into the axolotl tank. Axolotl wastes itself can provide essential nutrients for the plants. “Flourish" liquid plant food and "Flourish Excel" from Seachem has been used quite successfully without visible harm to the axolotls but in general it is still best to avoid introducing chemicals or products into the axolotl tank.
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I have a large number of plants and the axolotl's waste seems to be an adequate fertilizer.
 
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I have read a lot of comments about Co2 and Axy tanks and they all say that you should not use it. Its not healthy for the Axolotls. Maybe follow Elise's advise rather
 
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Please do not use that stuff - I just posted my horror story with a collection of Strauchii newts - I went from a happy collection of 8 to 1 within just a couple of weeks of starting to use API liquid CO2
 
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