[Razorworm]

I know running CO2 through vinyl tubing can turn it white and brittle. Does anyone have experience with CO2 negatively impacting acrylic tanks??

 

[Optix]

dont think the concentration would be high enough in your tank water to damage your tank unless youve long since killed all your fish

...sounds unlikely

 

[NatCh]

Been running co2 on my acrylic tank since May with no sign of such an issue. I also doubt that the concentration would be nearly high enough to cause any problems along those lines.

 

[Abrium]

what is the time frame for the tubing to become brittle? I use plastic/vinyl and have had no signs of whitening or becoming brittle. I figured that I wouldn't go with the Co2 tubing until my plastic tubing gave way.

 

[scapegoat]

what is the time frame for the tubing to become brittle? I use plastic/vinyl and have had no signs of whitening or becoming brittle. I figured that I wouldn't go with the Co2 tubing until my plastic tubing gave way.

not sure... but i had some tubing being used for 6-8 months or so and noticed that i wasnt getting any co2 into the tank b/c the tubing got weak and crimped at a bend.

the co2 tubing is much thicker

 

[Razorworm]

thanks all!