CO2 tanks
- Thread starter Ramirezi
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you're finished. now all you need to do is to make a CO2 diffuser/reactor.
I have run CO2:
into the filter intake on HOB filters (hang-on-back)
into the air intake hose on powerheads (I think this works best)
through an airstone that is at the bottom of the tank. CO2 bubbles rise and collect in an inverted cup near water surface.
All work, and these are just lazy ways to dissolve CO2 into the water. There are much more elaborate (and efficient) ways of doing it, but my methods always achieve at least the target "optimal" CO2 level of 30ppm. I am sure if you look around on the DIY section, you'll find gobs of diffuser/reactor designs. Enjoy the CO2 and lush plant growth that goes with it.
I have run CO2:
into the filter intake on HOB filters (hang-on-back)
into the air intake hose on powerheads (I think this works best)
through an airstone that is at the bottom of the tank. CO2 bubbles rise and collect in an inverted cup near water surface.
All work, and these are just lazy ways to dissolve CO2 into the water. There are much more elaborate (and efficient) ways of doing it, but my methods always achieve at least the target "optimal" CO2 level of 30ppm. I am sure if you look around on the DIY section, you'll find gobs of diffuser/reactor designs. Enjoy the CO2 and lush plant growth that goes with it.
Um, the "screw" adjustment you're speaking of is the line pressure adjustment, the flip thing is basically an on/off valve that doesn't really give you that much control.
You really need a needle valve and bubble counter, the needle valve is what's going to give you precise bubble rate adjusment, the bubble counter is what let's you see the rate of flow. But bubble counters run about $10.00, needle valves can be had for arounf the same price if your lucky. Look for a Clippard dealer in your area.
You really need a needle valve and bubble counter, the needle valve is what's going to give you precise bubble rate adjusment, the bubble counter is what let's you see the rate of flow. But bubble counters run about $10.00, needle valves can be had for arounf the same price if your lucky. Look for a Clippard dealer in your area.