want to start running co2 (need help)

[falcon41176]

i no it is set at 10 psi or lower but how do you set the bubble counter. thank you josh

 

[mcox33]

mine say open the bubble counter fill half full of freshwater and then reclose it, it should have a little wheel knob beside it at the bottom turn it till bubble start coming up through the water and adjust it as needed more or less to suit your needs.

Hope this helps, I haven't tried it yet but that is what my instructions say to do.

 

[falcon41176]

that what my instructions said but i wish they would go into it more about the needs of the tank.

 

[DrBDC]

You are running this for a ca reator I'm guessing? Just asking because sometimes freshwater guys try to do this for thier macro growth and are wasting thier time.

 

[falcon41176]

no just co2 for the tank

 

[DrBDC]

Why? There is no shortage of CO2 in saltwater by chemical nature. Most are trying hard to eliminate it to stop low pH. Go over to the chemistry forum to get a more comprehensive answer. In freshwater planted tanks, CO2 is limited and is needed for the plants as a carbon source and salt has more DOC's than you'll ever want or need.

 

[DrBDC]

See this thread:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=745059

 

[falcon41176]

thank you very much have a heavy load and bought all the stuff already so we will give it a try. thank you josh

 

[DrBDC]

I'd use it for a ca reactor. It's a complete waste of time and co2 and possibly tank water parameters problems.