[anastasisariel]

So I'm more new to C02 than I am to planted tanks. So here's the question: If every single plant in my tank pearls, doesn't that pretty well mean that My C02 is adaquate? My fish don't gasp, or anything, either. I have a 29 gallon and use 2 2liter DIY yeast mixes that I change every other one out every other week.

 

[EdTheEdge]

Yes that is a good indication of adequit CO2.

 

[sajata]

they are expensive for what they are but a drop checker is a nice thing to have with a diy setup. i finally broke down and got one.
http://www.greenleafaquariums.com/co2-drop-checkers.html

 

[anastasisariel]

I would invest in one if the indicator solution doesn't constantly need replacing. Otherwise, I just use my gut and my plants to tell me whats going on in there.
:tongue:

 

[kimba]

Does temperature affect the amount of pearling? Just curious.

 

[anastasisariel]

Good question. I hope someone can answer that.. :icon_mrgr

 

[bsmith]

I change my DC solution every few months, not that big of a hassle.

I would invest in one if the indicator solution doesn't constantly need replacing. Otherwise, I just use my gut and my plants to tell me whats going on in there.
:tongue:

Maybe a little bit. Im sure if its warmer the plants can convert glucose faster which will produce o2 quicker which means more pearling but im sure its a very insignificant amount.

Does temperature affect the amount of pearling? Just curious.

 

[kimba]

Good question. I hope someone can answer that.. :icon_mrgr

Jarod, what your tank temperature?

K.C

 

[Darkblade48]

Im sure if its warmer the plants can convert glucose faster which will produce o2 quicker which means more pearling but im sure its a very insignificant amount.

Plants do not produce oxygen as a result of converting glucose to usable ATP.

 

[bsmith]

Its all part of the process right?

 

[anastasisariel]

Jarod, what your tank temperature?

K.C

My tank is 78 degrees. And it sounds like I'll invest in a drop checker.

 

[Darkblade48]

Its all part of the process right?

Not really. The oxygen producing reactions are independent of the carbon fixation (glucose forming) reactions.

 

[bsmith]

Of course, of all the people on the forum a scientist has to review my post. :hihi:

Not really. The oxygen producing reactions are independent of the carbon fixation (glucose forming) reactions.

 

[kimba]

My tank is 78 degrees. And it sounds like I'll invest in a drop checker.

My tank is almost the same temp as you. 26'C = 78.8'F
But my plants give off quite a bit of O2, but no pearling on my riccia as yet.:icon_frow

 

[Darkblade48]

Of course, of all the people on the forum a scientist has to review my post. :hihi:

As a scientist, I just don't like seeing people being misled by science

Back on topic,

Does temperature affect the amount of pearling? Just curious.

As far as I have seen, temperature does not seem to affect the amount of pearling (at least to any significant degree).