More injection of Co2?

[Planted Bows]

Hi all,

Just a quick question on how much more Co2 I can get into the tank.

When my Co2 comes on (3pm) my DC is green and my lights come on 2 and a half hours later.
The DC progressively goes to a light green/near yellow.
By the time my Co2 goes of (1 and a half hours before lights out) my DC is light green.

My fish seem fine and show no signs of stress from what I can see. No perling happens at all. So would I be right in saying I can turn the Co2 up?

Any advice would be great

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[Daveslaney]

Pearling is also down to your light intensity. if this is what your reason is for turning up your co2 is?If your drop checker is light green i would say your co2 level is fine.

 

[Planted Bows]

That would make sense. My light is only an 11w florescent tube from aquael. I'll be upgrading this soon to the chrihos aquasky light with dimmable switch

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[Manuel Arias]

Hi there,

A complete information about how to monitor and read CO2, is found here:

http://www.thelivingtank.co.uk/2016/07/article-co2-drop-checker-ultimate-guide.html

It a good reading but pretty technical. However, it is quite thorough and useful. For instance, pay attention to the provided chart at the end of the article.

Hope this help.

Cheers,

Manuel

 

[Planted Bows]

Wow now thats an explanation!! Not an easy read however very informative thank you for that!

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[Manuel Arias]

Wow now thats an explanation!! Not an easy read however very informative thank you for that!

You are welcome!