Bubble counter... how often do you change fluid?

mo2vation · 02-03-2013, 03:26 PM

I have a bubble counter I'm using - added the fluid, got it mounted, watched it change from blue to green yesterday... all very exciting.

This morning, came in and its blueish... as I'd suspect, having the CO2 off all night. Just fired up the CO2 an hour ago, in another hour I'll turn on the lights and I suspect by then I'll be seeing green again.

So how long will this 4 dKH and Reagent last in my bubble counter? Do I need to change it daily, or weekly, or??

Or once I'm in the groove and have a feel for the bubble counter and the interval I need to keep it in the green, will I even need it at all, except for the occasional sanity check?

Thanks

-Ken

**oldpunk78** · 02-03-2013, 04:45 PM

I've gone up to 6 months w/o changing out the 4dkh/ph reagent in my DROP CHECKER. I normally just change it out when I clean it. I've never noticed a difference in performance.

mo2vation · 02-03-2013, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldpunk78

I've gone up to 6 months w/o changing out the 4dkh/ph reagent in my DROP CHECKER. I normally just change it out when I clean it. I've never noticed a difference in performance.

Yeah... that's what I meant.

Thanks

Lil' Swimz$ · 02-03-2013, 05:22 PM

The color does fade some after a few weeks, but it doesn't really bother me so I don't change it frequently.

ChadRamsey · 02-03-2013, 05:50 PM

i change mine monthly-ish??

laqu · 02-03-2013, 06:14 PM

i change mine when i tip it over and get tank water in it (every 2-3 weeks) or when i find dead shrimplets in it (i assume dead babies will change he kdh water)
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and yes, I am a complete kultz - thus the getting tank water in it...

Darkblade48 · 02-03-2013, 08:54 PM

I also change my solution on a monthly basis or so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by laqu

i change mine when i tip it over and get tank water in it (every 2-3 weeks) or when i find dead shrimplets in it (i assume dead babies will change he kdh water)

I am surprised baby shrimp are making their way into your drop checker.

laqu · 02-06-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkblade48

I also change my solution on a monthly basis or so.

I am surprised baby shrimp are making their way into your drop checker.

those buggers get everywhere!

i swear i have newborns daily...

02-03-2013, 03:26 PM	#1
mo2vation Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 58	Bubble counter... how often do you change fluid? I have a bubble counter I'm using - added the fluid, got it mounted, watched it change from blue to green yesterday... all very exciting. This morning, came in and its blueish... as I'd suspect, having the CO2 off all night. Just fired up the CO2 an hour ago, in another hour I'll turn on the lights and I suspect by then I'll be seeing green again. So how long will this 4 dKH and Reagent last in my bubble counter? Do I need to change it daily, or weekly, or?? Or once I'm in the groove and have a feel for the bubble counter and the interval I need to keep it in the green, will I even need it at all, except for the occasional sanity check? Thanks -Ken

02-03-2013, 05:22 PM	#4
Lil' Swimz$ Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WI Posts: 1,083	The color does fade some after a few weeks, but it doesn't really bother me so I don't change it frequently. __________________ Ha ha, he he! DAncE whEn yoU're HAPppy! He he he! DAnce, danCE, DANCe! 20g

02-03-2013, 05:50 PM	#5
ChadRamsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (44/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canton, Ga Posts: 1,155	i change mine monthly-ish?? __________________ 125g High Tech 55g Low Tech 20L CRS Tank There are 2 types of people on this forum. Those that have algae, and those that lie and say they don't.

02-03-2013, 06:14 PM	#6
laqu Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 479	i change mine when i tip it over and get tank water in it (every 2-3 weeks) or when i find dead shrimplets in it (i assume dead babies will change he kdh water) .. and yes, I am a complete kultz - thus the getting tank water in it... __________________ 1 6 gallon 4 2 gallon 8" cubes Here they are http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/al...p?albumid=9625 6 gallon journal http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...208&highlight= you can see more photos here the 4 8" cubes are on flicker... will get to their journal at some point (they are fun as they change often) http://www.flickr.com/photos/laq/

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02-03-2013, 04:45 PM	#2
oldpunk78 newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (102/100%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 4,414	I've gone up to 6 months w/o changing out the 4dkh/ph reagent in my DROP CHECKER. I normally just change it out when I clean it. I've never noticed a difference in performance.