LiQuiD
Aquarium Advice Activist
Hi Everyone! Had a few questions about C02 as I am a novice with it, but just got a nice rig set up to use. I have a 5lb tank with a Milwaukee regulator for my 55 gallon tank. I have been using it for almost 2 months, and my overall growth hasnt been that impressive. I also noticed that my drop checker always seems to slowly turn yellow which is telling me that its not enough C02. Im currently doing 1-2bps. I also added 2 Hydor 425 power heads on the side with the diffuser to help push the C02 around. I have pool filter sand for substrate, and I dose potassium and Iron twice a week. I also use home made osmocote root tabs. Still, some of my swords leaves are turning translucent and yellow. My crypts and jungle val are doing well though.
Questions
1) I also have a sponge filter along with a canister filter on this tank. Is surface agitation from my Aquaclear 110 taking away from my C02 distribution? Am I over killing my filtration by adding this with my Fluval 406?
2) Are the power heads necessary to help with Co2? I feel that it may be too much, but the fish seem to like it. Is having them both on one side too much?
3) Should I consider changing my substrate to something better for the plants? I have lots of cory cats, so would prefer to use sand if possible.
I am looking into an in-line diffuser for my Fluval filter as I read that it does a better job distributing the C02. Think this will help my problem?
Thanks again for helping me out!
Questions
1) I also have a sponge filter along with a canister filter on this tank. Is surface agitation from my Aquaclear 110 taking away from my C02 distribution? Am I over killing my filtration by adding this with my Fluval 406?
2) Are the power heads necessary to help with Co2? I feel that it may be too much, but the fish seem to like it. Is having them both on one side too much?
3) Should I consider changing my substrate to something better for the plants? I have lots of cory cats, so would prefer to use sand if possible.
I am looking into an in-line diffuser for my Fluval filter as I read that it does a better job distributing the C02. Think this will help my problem?
Thanks again for helping me out!