I'm not exactly sure how long a small 5lb co2 tank should last on a 10gal aquarium. I'm guessing now that I might have a leak since I would refill the tank once a year when I had it on my 20gal high light, heavily planted tank. Now it pumps into a 10gal shrimp tank with some riccia, java ferns and xmas moss, heavily planted for the tank size. But it seems that the co2 is always running, trying to keep my pH at 7.3 and it drains in about 8 months is my guess.
What are some clever methods to check for leaks?
I've got a JBJ regulator with solenoid, tygon tubing with brass check valve into a glass diffuser. Same as what I had in my 20gal.
My tap water is kinda crap. Always saturated with coloforms and looks very cloudy. Tap is usually about 8.5pH and from 16kH to 20kH
Could adding an RO/DI filter possibly help with this?
What are some clever methods to check for leaks?
I've got a JBJ regulator with solenoid, tygon tubing with brass check valve into a glass diffuser. Same as what I had in my 20gal.
My tap water is kinda crap. Always saturated with coloforms and looks very cloudy. Tap is usually about 8.5pH and from 16kH to 20kH
Could adding an RO/DI filter possibly help with this?