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Hi guys, I changed my CO2 from full time to solenoid synchronized with the timer controlling the lights. The timer is On 8 hours a day. I have 4 fluorescent supplying 110W and the tank is a 33Gal. I fert through PPS-Pro. Temperature is stable at 78. No ammonia, no nitrites, traces of nitrates...

Thanks guys. THe CO2 is pressurized fyi. I will cut light by 2 and reduce to 6 hours. Leaving in 3 days, back in 13... Will let you know the state of things upon return...

Thanks. I am already on a timer for lights: 8.5 hours of light a day (I'm at around 4wpg). And nobody can come to take care of it. But OK, I'll try that: cut down to 6 hours, double dose of ferts. Not sure I want to unstabilize the CO2. As you say, I prefer too much than too little at this stage.

Hi guys, since the intro of pressure CO2 (I opted for the RedSea system, works great for me so far), the tank looks GREAT, plants are pearling, no more algua, etc. I am using PPS-Pro ferts. But now I need to go on a business trip for 10 days... what are the best practices prior to...

The only cylinder I have right now is the disposable Hagen. I went to the only paintball shot in town today and they did not have this adapter. I'll get it from the web somewhere. What do you mean "Just make sure your new cylinder can utilize the new adapter"? This adapter works with co2...

Thanks ChizerBunoi, The adapter for air gun you mentionned, it will work with this Hagen regulator?

Re-phrase: The Hagen kit comes with a a neddle valve + regulator: Also, my pH is now at 7.2 but my KH is still at around 2.5d (I am now running 1 bps). Once I will have the Solenoid, I expect to increase to 2bps. But I woonder, should I try to increase KH with something like Seachem Alkaline...

OK, let me get this right. I currently have the pressurized bottle and a needle valve (Hagen), then tubing all the way to the bubble counter, then from the bubble counter to the diffuser. I put the solenoid between the needle valve and the bubble counter? Or does the Solenoid REPLACE the...

Filter is a HOB. Tried it, and no mist, no noise, no change (yet) in pH either though. I guess the best way to stop it at night is with a solenoid valve? Any recommendations on these?

OK will try this. Will it do a misty tank tough? And noisy as the micro bubbles go into the propelor? On a different subject, anyboby knows it teh air gun 88g cartridge will fit on this? If yes, much cheaper... And a third subject while at it... Any advantages of stopping CO2 at night to save...

OK thanks, I'll increase to 1bps and monitor the evolution. What I have it this thingy here: Fluval CO2 88 - Pressurized CO2 Kit - Pets & Ponds

I am using a Eheim external filter, with return water at surface level. Very little agitation. I have no airstone. I am at 30 bubbles per minutes (1 bubble every 2 seconds approx) Thanks for the hint on tanic acid. I guess pH down chemicals aren't such a great ideas either huh...?

I use the diffuser that was sold with the Hagen CO2 reactor kit. Question is, how do I lower my pH to 6.8? My fish and plants will prefer acidic waters... My water is tap, but I do have a filter and salt softener for all the water system of the house because of very old aquaduc conduits...

Hi all, Just got myself a Hagen CO2 reactor, and it is set-up at one bubble every 2 seconds. And I have a very fine diffuser for it. My tap water is at 7.8 of pH approximatly. With this bubble rate of CO2, pH is down to 7.2 before lights are on, 7.4 when time to say goodbye (just tested 5...

Yes, works very well. I prepare daily dosages in seringes on the saturday, and every morning as I wake up, part of the routine, inject the 2 solutions in the tank. No algea, plants growing very well.