CO2 question

chew · 02-10-2013, 09:57 PM

I finally got my co2 setup into a powerhead and I have decent mist going through out the tank. But I do have some co2 bubbles floating at the top of the tank is that bad? The circulation is a lot better on the bottom of the tank than the top because my powerhead is about 1/4 the way up from the bottom of the tank. If so how can I fix. Tank is a 20Long with a powerhead back right corner right above the diffuser and it shoots it left into the flow from the HOB filter and circles back around.

Darkblade48 · 02-10-2013, 10:23 PM

I think the setup you have now is fine. The bubbles that make it to the top just show that you are not achieving 100% dissolution of CO2, but it is probably more hassle than it is worth to get 100%.

AirstoND · 02-11-2013, 02:04 AM

Look into bubble ladders or a large bell jars.

02-10-2013, 09:57 PM	#1
chew Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: sacramento Posts: 265	CO2 question I finally got my co2 setup into a powerhead and I have decent mist going through out the tank. But I do have some co2 bubbles floating at the top of the tank is that bad? The circulation is a lot better on the bottom of the tank than the top because my powerhead is about 1/4 the way up from the bottom of the tank. If so how can I fix. Tank is a 20Long with a powerhead back right corner right above the diffuser and it shoots it left into the flow from the HOB filter and circles back around. __________________ 20L Journal

02-10-2013, 10:23 PM	#2
Darkblade48 Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,049	I think the setup you have now is fine. The bubbles that make it to the top just show that you are not achieving 100% dissolution of CO2, but it is probably more hassle than it is worth to get 100%. __________________ Anthony A Primer to Pressurized CO2 and A Primer to Planted Tanks Eheim Pimp #362 - Eheim 2213 x2, Eheim 2028, Ehein 2217, Eheim surface skimmer and Eheim autofeeder. Victor Pimp #33 - HPT272-125-350-4M

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02-11-2013, 02:04 AM	#3
AirstoND Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 1,187	Look into bubble ladders or a large bell jars.