Setting Up Co2

[RANDC]

Hello all, I am after soom info on CO2 as i have just been given a 6ft tank and equipment, and in this equipment is a CO2 system. Just wan't to know how much CO2 should be going into the bubble counter pot???

Many Thanks In Advance

Ross

 

[BigC]

You need an in tank test kit for to monitor CO2 diffusion. Then by looking at this you can determine if your CO2 needs to be increased/decreased accordingly.

http/www.swelluk.com/aquarium/aquarium-c...est-kit-80.html
Be careful as CO2 diffusion affects the pH and should be increased/decreased over a period of time so as not to distress your fish.
Regards
BigC

 

[RANDC]

Many Thanks BigC, will have to get one of these before using CO2...
Many Thanks Ross

 

[xxBarneyxx]

Unless it is very heavily planted with high light levels skip the CO2.

Most people with planted tanks aim for around 30ppm CO2.