High tech or low tech

[Andy Thurston]

Hi everyone
I’m curious about everyone’s thoughts on this
What do you all prefer
I know people like @George Farmer generally go the super turbo high tech route
And others like @dw1305 are the super low tech approach.
Myself I love the turbo high tech growth and plant health but it comes with a big price… maintenance and time required to do this.
Low tech is way to slow for me. So I actually prefer adding medium light and co2. Personally I believe the amount of light, co2 and fertiliser you add is similar to putting your foot down in a car

 

[Luciën]

Yes it is and light is the most important factor.

 

[Andy Pierce]

I run both a high-tech tank with fish and a low-tech tank with shrimp. They each have their charms. 🙂

 

[ElleDee]

Low tech is a better fit for me. The slow pace doesn't bother me, I can still have colorful plants, and a mature low tech tank can gracefully tolerate lot of neglect when life gets busy. I like to keep things simple, and then try to do those things well.

I probably will try CO2 at some point because it seems fun, but I have no plans for it at all right now.