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I have a hob filter. Airstone. And powerhead. This is a co2 tank setup no diy. Thanks!
Best way to diffuse co2
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Thumper828
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What size tank..(aquarium)..
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It is a 55 gal tank. Size measurements are 4x12x12. I also have a ceramic diffuser that I could place I front of my powerhead to distribute it better. Would this work? Stock is 3 angels 10 black neon Tetras. 5 zebra danios. 10 cory cats. 5 guppies. Plants are mat of java moss. Wisteria. And banana plants. How many BPS should I have in this size tank. Thanks.
dcutl002
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Here is some good information. http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=107312&highlight=co2
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Thumper828
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I would put it into the diffuser, then place the diffuser under your filter intake..do you have a drop checker?
I have been using the fluval ceramic discs with my hob. It makes a nice fine mist of bubbles but my tank looks like a bottle of carbonated water (with micro bubbles). I am planning on switching to a canister filter and an inline setup. You will need a drop checker to know the bps. I would start with 2-3.
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Is this normal psi for a newly open 5 lb can of co2?
Thumper828
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I can see the working pressure but cant make out the tank pressure
Thumper828
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pshtt...nevermind... looks spot on to me. Really depends on the temperature. Higher temp = higher tank pressure. mine reads about 825..
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Yes my temp in tank is a Steady 81-82. I have about 2 bps coming out. I'm using the disk and have a power head right above to throw the bubbles all around. Looks to be doing great. Look like a heavy mist. I will upload a video if possible in a while. Thanks.
Thumper828
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Cool man, I have never regretted goin pressurized..Since your in Charlotte we can trade plants..lol. I work in Belmont...live in Lenoir..
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That's great dude! I would love to trade and buy. First person I've met from around here. We will certainly have to meet and trade one day.
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http://youtu.be/NRaTdqcxqhg here is the link to watch the video. It's not the best lol. First one I ever shot and added on YouTube and the tank needs some more TLC. Family can't be quiet to lol. But it serves as an idea.
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Cories like to hog the camera a lot to lol.
dcutl002
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You guys may want to consider building an in-line reactor out of PVC pipe if you have a canister filter. For a large tank like a 55 gallon I highly recommend it.
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I do have a canister. How would I do this? My canister has a uv sterilizer if that matters.
dcutl002
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Easy really. A 2" diameter piece of PVC pipe approximately 14" long, a couple of bushings on the end with 1/2" or 3/4" thread and then barbed fittings on each end. Top it off with a 1/8" barbed fitting for CO2. Google search for "Rex Grigg inline CO2 Reactor" or "Cerges CO2 Reactor" . Reactors are more efficient than diffusers. I was running 3-4 BPS with a diffuser and with a reactor about 1-2 BPS.
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I am planning on building one over the next few days. I got the parts today at Menards. The only part I couldn't find was the adapter for the Co2. They had a brass one but I wanted to use all plastic. I have read some concerns of using brass but have also read that it isn't a big deal. Either way I was able to find the 3/16 barb to 1/8" or 1/4" male threaded end at Grainger so I plan to pickup tomorrow. I had to buy 10 of them but they were $4 for 10 so not bad.
Otherwise I already had 2" PVC left over from when I did some sump pump work. Some people use clear PVC but not sure where you get that.
Otherwise I got a cap that has a 3/4' female thread on one end and male 2" adapter for the PVC on the other. Then got a a few 3/4" male thread to 5/8' barb to connect the canister to.
The Cerges reactor is different and uses a whole house water filter and then has adapters. The Rex Griggs reactor uses PVC as described above.
dcutl002
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I used a plastic 1/8" tube. I drilled a hole about an inch from the top (REX GRIGG style) and glued it in place with epoxy. With the Cerges you can get a TEE on the inlet and put a 1/8" barbed fitting there. There are a lot of ideas on YouTube and Google images. It really does not need to be complicated. Simple works.
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