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Re: Subject: CO2 for a 200 gallon
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> Thomas Barr <tcbiii at yahoo_com> Suggested on the subject: : CO2 for a 200 gallon & reduceing pH for discus.
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> Cheapest easiest long term solution would be to use CO2 gas.
I guess that makes sense as the best option. All the fish are doing fine, & because the fish are what's most important in this tank, I leaning toward just leaving well enough alone.
> Add some sponges to the overflow to reduce splashing. Feed the
> CO2 output from the reactor directly into the return pump
> intake.
That's basically what I am doing
> Have a spray bar return and point this downward.
The returns point down now.
> Get a better
> needle valve, ARO's are junk.
The ARO valve does leave a bit to be desired. Would you recommend the M3 valve?
> Get a larger pump for the reactor.
My previous post was incorrect. It's a Rio 1100. Anything bigger won't easily fit where I want it.
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> In the tank or in the sump?
Yes, in the sump with the outflow directed to the main return pump.
> No, a well set up system should run about 3-4b per second for a
> 200 gallon.
That's probably close to where I am. It's difficult for me to accurately count bubbles at this rate.
After reading the responses I have received so far, I went back & tested everything again. It turns out my pH Pen was substantially in need of calibration. I reset it & got readings more in line with what I am targeting. This morning, pH is 6.7, KH is at 4. I am currently slowing the CO2 at night to about 2 bubbles/sec. One half turn on the regulator drops the pressure just
enough to reduce the flow without trying to adjust that finicky ARO valve.
Thanks for your reply
David Modine