CO2 diffusion without cover

Jungle12 · 11-04-2009, 02:47 AM

What effects does not having a top have on diffusion(CO2) through my HOB filter?

**smoq** · 11-04-2009, 03:03 AM

The fact that you don't have cover won't affect your CO2 diffusion much, but your HOB filter will. Try to place the filter's output as close to the water surface as possible to reduce agitation and therefore co2 outgassing. I would switch to canister filter if I was you, it works best for high tech planted tanks.

Jungle12 · 11-04-2009, 03:17 AM

So do I need to put the end of the airline tubing next to the filter intake or is there a better option?

justin182 · 11-04-2009, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jungle12

So do I need to put the end of the airline tubing next to the filter intake or is there a better option?

That won't give you much dissolved CO2.
Go with a ceramic diffuser or a CO2 reactor of some sort.

Jungle12 · 11-04-2009, 01:10 PM

ceramic diffuser?

Darkblade48 · 11-04-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jungle12

ceramic diffuser?

Yes, take a look at these ones that GLA offers.

http://greenleafaquariums.com/co2-diffusers.html

Jungle12 · 11-04-2009, 09:31 PM

Alright so I have 2 2 liters hooked up producing CO2 that combined in to one tube which runs into a check value (still trying to figure out exactly how that helps) then hooked up to a CO2 diffuser 3000

sound good?

Jungle12 · 11-04-2009, 10:26 PM

Also, I wanted to add the fact that I have a HOB filter can I just stick the CO2 line into the Diffuser 3000 and place it anywhere into my tank?

Darkblade48 · 11-04-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jungle12

Alright so I have 2 2 liters hooked up producing CO2 that combined in to one tube which runs into a check value (still trying to figure out exactly how that helps) then hooked up to a CO2 diffuser 3000

sound good?

This sounds fine. The check valve is important in preventing water from flowing backwards from your tank into your pop bottles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jungle12

Also, I wanted to add the fact that I have a HOB filter can I just stick the CO2 line into the Diffuser 3000 and place it anywhere into my tank?

Yes, you can place the diffuser anywhere in the tank. However, I like to place my differs near the filter output so that the bubbles are pushed across the tank, ensuring a more even dispersal of CO2.

Jungle12 · 11-04-2009, 11:00 PM

Alright I'm finally ready to enhance my tank with CO2. I think this is my final question. The check value that I bought reduces air pressure and when I did a "wind-test" it made a sort of motoring sound. Is this normal?

CL · 11-04-2009, 11:05 PM

A fellow Kentuckian!
I've never heard of an air pressure reducing check valve. What brand is it?

Jungle12 · 11-05-2009, 12:48 AM

I love Lexington! I have already thrown away the package. Dam. I just bought one from the local pet store.

CL · 11-05-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jungle12

I love Lexington! I have already thrown away the package. Dam. I just bought one from the local pet store.

Are you from Lexington? Which store?

Jungle12 · 11-05-2009, 01:13 AM

Im from northern kentucky. Pets plus

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smoq local fisherman (View User Tanks) PTrader: (31/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,061	The fact that you don't have cover won't affect your CO2 diffusion much, but your HOB filter will. Try to place the filter's output as close to the water surface as possible to reduce agitation and therefore co2 outgassing. I would switch to canister filter if I was you, it works best for high tech planted tanks. __________________ 75g tank journal&album DIY 75g stand manual&Journal EHFIPIMP #325 Eheim classic 2213&2217 and proffesional II 2028. Now I am true pimp VICTOR and DUAL STAGE REGULATOR PIMP CLUB MEMBER #46 Chuck Norris can touch MC Hammer

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Jungle12 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 18	Alright so I have 2 2 liters hooked up producing CO2 that combined in to one tube which runs into a check value (still trying to figure out exactly how that helps) then hooked up to a CO2 diffuser 3000 sound good?

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Jungle12 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 18	Also, I wanted to add the fact that I have a HOB filter can I just stick the CO2 line into the Diffuser 3000 and place it anywhere into my tank?

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Jungle12 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 18	Alright I'm finally ready to enhance my tank with CO2. I think this is my final question. The check value that I bought reduces air pressure and when I did a "wind-test" it made a sort of motoring sound. Is this normal?

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Jungle12 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 18	a I love Lexington! I have already thrown away the package. Dam. I just bought one from the local pet store.

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