C02 in a reef??

[T-2-T]

i think iv seen some idea of having a c02 diffuser in a reef tank.....i have small reef and am able to add c02 if it will help even at the slightest bit....what would it do??

 

[Wood_Dog]

Are you sure thats its a reef tank you are talking about? Not a planted tank?

 

[Devilishturtles]

I've heard of this too...but from my (limited) research on the subject it doesn't do anything beneficial. If you wish to run a calcium reactor, you'll need CO2 (something about how it forms carbonic acid in the water). Otherwise, CO2 in a reef is an effective way to lower pH and that's about it.

 

[T-2-T]

thanks for the info....

 

[angelscrx]

Co2 is beneficial for planted FW tanks not for SW. It will lower PH in a SW tank.