Pressurized CO2 - what to expect?

[sallyjano]

I'm currently reading about having pressurized CO2 and what I'm reading is saying that it's a big commitment and it's not easy to get the balance right.

I'm just wondering exactly what I'm getting myself into! Is it really difficult to get it right? Is it something that needs to be constantly monitored and tweaked/worked on? Or once you've got the appropriate flow/ppm are you pretty well set? How often do you test the CO2 ppm levels?

Just trying to understand what level of commitment I'm getting myself into.....

 

[ImACoolguy]

It's not that hard. I went full throttle and got it when first starting plants.

As long as you have a bubble counter and a drop checker (it tells you if there is not enough oxygen in the water if you can't tell from the fish) you should be fine.

The systems can sometimes be touchy as far as adjustment. Turn the regulating knob slowly. On systems like mine, one half turn means I got a volcano of co2 and suffocating fish.


Caleb

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[sallyjano]

It's not that hard. I went full throttle and got it when first starting plants.

As long as you have a bubble counter and a drop checker (it tells you if there is not enough oxygen in the water if you can't tell from the fish) you should be fine.

The systems can sometimes be touchy as far as adjustment. Turn the regulating knob slowly. On systems like mine, one half turn means I got a volcano of co2 and suffocating fish.


Caleb

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Awesome - thanks. I think I'm not very technically/scientifically minded so am a bit worried but hopefully I'll cope!

 

[ImACoolguy]

http://youtu.be/wl0r796ye8A

I watched this video for a guide. Jacob is a great YouTuber.


Caleb

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[sallyjano]

http://youtu.be/wl0r796ye8A

I watched this video for a guide. Jacob is a great YouTuber.


Caleb

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Thanks Caleb - you are SUPER helpful!!!

 

[ImACoolguy]

Thanks Caleb - you are SUPER helpful!!!

Why thank you. I just give advice on what I read/watch and what has worked in my own experiences.


Caleb

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