co2 through sponge filter

**orchidman** · 07-01-2011, 02:04 AM

has anyone ever tried using diy co2 instead of an air pump on a sponge filter? probably wouldnt work

**oldpunk78** · 07-01-2011, 02:26 AM

You can certainly use a powerhead to chop up the bubbles. It would probably even be more effective running through the sponge.

**orchidman** · 07-01-2011, 02:28 AM

i mean using that instead of using an air pump. i dont need tons of co2, and if i didnt have to have a diffuser, it would be nice.. porbably wont work thoguh

**oldpunk78** · 07-01-2011, 02:31 AM

ooooooooohhhhhhhh....

I wasn't on the same page, sorry. You'd need tons of gas. You would very likely gas your livestock.

**orchidman** · 07-01-2011, 02:35 AM

okay. worth a shot though

thanks for answering!

air pump it is.

**Bettatail** · 07-01-2011, 05:11 AM

dont do that, the PH will be low enough to kill/inhibit the bacteria culture inside.

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oldpunk78 newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (102/100%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 4,416	You can certainly use a powerhead to chop up the bubbles. It would probably even be more effective running through the sponge. __________________

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orchidman Sara is AWESOME (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,348	i mean using that instead of using an air pump. i dont need tons of co2, and if i didnt have to have a diffuser, it would be nice.. porbably wont work thoguh __________________ http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...io-de-rio.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...gal-betta.html

07-01-2011, 02:31 AM	#4
oldpunk78 newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (102/100%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 4,416	ooooooooohhhhhhhh.... I wasn't on the same page, sorry. You'd need tons of gas. You would very likely gas your livestock. __________________

07-01-2011, 02:35 AM	#5
orchidman Sara is AWESOME (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,348	okay. worth a shot though thanks for answering! air pump it is. __________________ http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...io-de-rio.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...gal-betta.html

07-01-2011, 05:11 AM	#6
Bettatail Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (79/98%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,940	dont do that, the PH will be low enough to kill/inhibit the bacteria culture inside. __________________ The Metering(Needle) Valve Selection for CO2 Pressurized System Complete Leak check, Double Stage Regulator Pressurized system CO2 safety, Read! Canon Pimp Club #17

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