Topic: diy co2 for 55?

[bungalowbettaback]

Reading up on diy co 2.  So far I am reading that it isn't really worth it to hook it up for a 55 gal.
My tank is 55 gal, with a Current 48 " dual compact  light on it.  And two 30-60 whisper hob filters.  It is cycled and fully stocked.
I have a unending battle with brown algae (the stuff on decorations and glass) and I have tried low maitence plants, and added floaters which end up getting covered with more algae or dying.  I cannot afford the cannister filters or any co 2 injections so I was thinking of doing a diy co 2 system...Is this going to work, anyone who has accomplished this can help me out. Recomment the best plants that would work with this ....my lighting, the filters, whatever....

[Ppulcher]

What is the tottal wattage of the bulbs in the lighting strip?  That would help with plant selection.

DIY CO2 for a tank that size is a difficult proposition.  The most important thing is to have a consistent output, which is very difficult to achieve.