co2 and plant help

[daneek155]

who have used this drop checker??CO2 Indicator
i have it set up but dont know if it is accurate because i am at like 4 bps and it is still in the blue...
also i have a 55g tank. co2 with milwakke regulater.... i have gbr/angels/bolivian and cardinals... what is a good kh and gh to maintain..

Also my ph moves from 6.6 in the morning and 6.4 in the evening,, is that normal?

 

[aqua_chem]

How are you diffusing? I usually recommend using 4 dKH solution and low range pH test kit and not the stuff that comes with the test kits.

Also, as a rule of thumb, don't fiddle with your water parameters more than you have to. Your fish will acclimate to your tap water if you let them.

 

[daneek155]

for now i am diffusing through an air stone because i bought a glass diffuser and i dropped it so the neck broke off. i bought the ista reactor from dr foster and smith and it is junk cant get it to work so now i am collecting money to get one if these
Atomic Inline CO2 Diffuser 16/22mm | Green Leaf Aquariums...
I am using the bottle solution that came with the test kit. i do not have a low ph test kit. just reg and high range..

 

[blert]

You can DIY an inline reactor for much cheaper.

 

[daneek155]

i was looking into that