CO2 Pressurized system

[Imsyu]

So i finally set up my Co2 pressurized system and it seems i have too much and my fish are breathing at the top

 

[mohican]

What is your operating pressure? Do you use pH controller or is it on a timer?

 

[Imsyu]

it was at 50 PSI when i turned it on and i keept it around there no timer or controller first time using it, there was some flourish excel in the water from a day ago maybe thats whyt

 

[mohican]

How long has it been running? Do you have a drop checker? Sorry for all questions, trying to get some data we can help with.

 

[Imsyu]

it was running for like not even 30-45minutes i have a drop checker but when i got it int he mail the store was closed so i couldnt get ph solution

 

[Imsyu]

should i wait for the co2/flourish excel to be used up for today/tomorrow and once i get my drop checker with all the solutions thenc ontinue with the pressurized system?

 

[aqua_chem]

DO you have a bubble counter?

 

[mohican]

What size tank is this too?

 

[Imsyu]

yes to bubble counter and 29 gallon

 

[mohican]

I think I would set operating pressure at about 30psi or where you have 1-3bps on bubble counter. Set it on timer to go on/off with your lights.

 

[Imsyu]

okay well ill give it a day or no co2 to clear out the system then and try again or should i just start back up

 

[mohican]

You could probably start back up tomorrow. In mean time, try to get that drop checker working asap. That will be your guide.

 

[Imsyu]

thanks for the help! yeah ill get the ph solution tomorrow after class/work and try to start up again

 

[aqua_chem]

CO2 should clear up within a few hours, longer with higher concentrations. What was your bps set at?

 

[Imsyu]

i was seeing 2 bps give or take

 

[Imsyu]

ill try some more later tonight if not tomorrow morning/afternoon once i get my ph solution and drop checker working