How do I know when theres enough Co2

[CleverBs]

I just set up my pressurized Co2 system and am unsure on how to tell when my tanks getting enough Co2. what should i be looking for, what are the signs. Any advice will help, thanks. Also have the same question on when to Fertalize again...not sure how to tell how often I should dose Phosphate and potasium

 

[CleverBs]

I just want my plants to pearl and don't know how long that fLed to happen.

 

[abrahamavelar]

get a co2 indicator it usually has 3 colors blue if u dont have enough green if u r good and yellow if u have more than necessary they usually run anywhere from 10 to 18 nucks depending on the brand and if they have the drops!!!!

 

[mfdrookie516]

You need a drop checker. Don't blindly inject co2 in your tank. You'll either cause a real algae problem, get really lucky and get spot on, or kill all your fish. You can get 3 for $10 on ebay, then you'll just need some 4dkh reference solution and a liquid pH test.

 

[abrahamavelar]

yup those ebay ones r good!!!!

 

[CleverBs]

anyone know were i can get one faster then like 3 weeks like on ebay? they are all from hongkong or some place and take 3 weeks to deliver, were can i get one now? GLA have them but for 40$ sooo thats kind of alot..

 

[mfdrookie516]

Yeah, you're either going to have to wait (it's worth it really) or get a plastic one.. unless you want a high priced in country version of the ones that are 3 for $10. Most of the big aquatic websites have them (foster&smith, marine depot, aquacave, etc) but they're plastic... they work the same but are ugly IMO

 

[abrahamavelar]

or u could try to gind them at ur lfs ive seen some for 11 bucks at lfs b4

 

[abrahamavelar]

but if i were u ill wait

 

[CleverBs]

found one of the glass ones on ebay and some guy in the Ohio has it so im buying it from him, comes with 4dkh solution for 15$

 

[abrahamavelar]

cool thats a goos deal!!!! and atleast u dont have to pay for shipment!!!!

 

[CleverBs]

yeah, I adjusted my Co2 abit so that it deffinitly wont be to much based on what iv read, it 1.5-2 bubbles per second and my plants do seem to be pearling. But im excited to get a new planted tank toy. (drop checker)

 

[mfdrookie516]

You really can't judge based on BPS... there are too many variables. Diffusion, surface agitation, etc. I would turn it off until you can measure it.

 

[abrahamavelar]

You really can't judge based on BPS... there are too many variables. Diffusion, surface agitation, etc. I would turn it off until you can measure it.

yup also if u can get the difiuser on the way of the intake of the filter and that might help u to get the co2 more into the water