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This article is from the Aquaria: Plants FAQ, by multiple authors.

23 Can I just dump carbonated water into my tank?

No! Plants need a slow continuous source of CO2. If you dump
carbonated water in, it will spike the pH (stressing your fish), and
the CO2 will just dissipate back into the air within a few hours.

 

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