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[APD] Re: cooler water holds more gas
> Increased diffusion? Doesn't the amount of dissolved gas
> decrease as the temp rises, other things being equal?
>
> Scott H.
Yes, for all gases. O2, CO2 etc
Cooler water will hold more gas at equilibrium(eg a glass of water sitting
on a table after 24 hrs etc) than warmer water.
Lower cooler temps are good IME for plants. I'd ideally like 72-75F temps
for 90% of the tanks.
Regards,
Tom Barr
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