The upshot of this is you don't want photosynthesis taking place in your reservoir.
No algae. No Elodea . Keep the cover on it.
stinkyattic Reviewed by stinkyattic on . photosynthesis vs. res ph I learned something today during my walk down the endless learning curve of hydroponics. Maybe you guys will find this interesting.. it was news to me! ---------------- Photosynthesis uses light energy to synthesize carbohydrate from carbon dioxide. The equation is below. 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy ® C6H12O6 + 6O2 This process requires light for some of the reactions. It is also necessary to understand that the plant is constantly undergoing cellular respiration Rating: 5