Healthy plants are usually a sign of a healthy aquarium! The Carbonator provides your plants with enough CO2 - so they can grow and prosper. The difference with carbonator is tremendous in my opinion - both seaweed and demanding plants react with strong growth and leaves on the CO2 supply. This also leads to less algae growth because healthy plants consume the nutrients and algae may grow less strongly. The carbonator is of course only a part of a healthy aquarium (in addition to the proper care ...), but in my view an essential. In contrast to the fertilizing, you can add the CO2 addition on the carbonator too much. The fish population is not enough normally to have enough CO2 to donate for the plants. The carbonator is simple in the filling and must only be used in the aquarium. One filling lasts usually for 4 weeks. There are practical refills, Attention should be paid.