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  1. darren636

    Question about CO2 bubbles

    Co2 bubbles will diffuse in the water or reach the surface and be lost. So, you want the co2 bubbles to be suspended in the water for as long as possible or use a co2 reactor - these diffuse the co2 completely.
  2. darren636

    What am I doing wrong :-(

    Over tightening can break anything. Lighting duration/ intensity?
  3. darren636

    Do I need co2?

    50%
  4. darren636

    Do I need co2?

    Which ferts do you use?
  5. darren636

    How to install regulator to co2 cylinder for the first time.

    Haha! Enjoy it :) Line it up. Use sealing washer if provided and screw the regulator on nice and quick. Don't rush though.
  6. darren636

    co2 art soda stream system

    That's impressive longevity
  7. darren636

    co2 art soda stream system

    It all depends on your set up Water hardness, plant mass and light intensity play a part. Good seals and tubing is essential for longevity. Putting the co2 bottle onto the regulator is fun... Whoosh!
  8. darren636

    co2 art soda stream system

    Co2 art are good to deal with I like their kit. Sodastream bottles won't last long on bigger tanks. About a month on my 1 wpl nano
  9. darren636

    Why do we aim for 30 ppm CO2?

    its a compromise just enough for nice plant growth whilst keeping fish arive.
  10. darren636

    Can I keep the CO2 running 24 hours a day?

    Stick your head in the oven and turn on the gas, you'll get the same kind of outcome :)
  11. darren636

    TMC twin gauge reg pressure?

    my £90 tmc reg will not power my inline properly. needs constant adjusting. load of crap.
  12. darren636

    Massive CO2 Waste?

    shake the filter - see what happens. Are you sure there are no leaks?
  13. darren636

    Soda Stream CO2

    Nice explanation, harry. The soda stream cannister can be screwed on fast- once your are confident with the ' whoosh' :)
  14. darren636

    Help - What Regulator !!

    The single stage one should be perfectly suitable.
  15. darren636

    Soda Stream CO2

    hand tighten , then another turn with spanner
  16. darren636

    Soda Stream CO2

    About 30 CMS. Plus regulator.
  17. darren636

    CO2 Reg Needle Valves

    How much pressure are you running? Maybe you need to increase it. 2.5 bar should be enough
  18. darren636

    CO2 Reg Needle Valves

    Which diffuser? And which reg?
  19. darren636

    New to pressurised CO2 - ready to purchase

    I have this regulator. Its useless with atomizers. Utter waste of money. Unadustable- nicely built but useless.
  20. darren636

    A Hypothetical CO2/O2 level question

    If your o2 bubbles head straight to the surface without being absorbed - the direct effect will be negligable . Benefit will be gained by any surface agitation / water movement the pump/ bubbles create.
  21. darren636

    Nano diffuser recommendations please

    I had two from ae. The in tank atomized and also the bog standard ceramic job. The ceramic one had slightly too big bubbles for my liking. The atomizer was great, but my reg was too weedy to power it. Nice little bubbles.
  22. darren636

    Spray bar Angle

    I went with a shallow angle in order to promote some surface movement. Although I never experimented - mainly because of my balansae would have robbed all the flow .
  23. darren636

    Spray bar Angle

    If the flow is strong enough yes. Even now, with a low flow filter ( 5x turnover) all plants are gently waving.
  24. darren636

    Spray bar Angle

    it worked for me in my jungle, but I never had carpets except E.tennellus. Which was uncontrollable.
  25. darren636

    Spray bar Angle

    A nice 20 degree angle works for me
  26. darren636

    Need help installing solenoid

    that reg is a bloody bargain. Everything you need right there. My tmc £90 reg is rubbish
  27. darren636

    Need help installing solenoid

    Most adjustable regs cost around 100 £ . The ones from co2 art should be set high enough to run atomizers, which is nice.
  28. darren636

    How long will 2kg last?

    5 hours a day lighting- 3 months
  29. darren636

    Soda Stream CO2

    I recommend them.
  30. darren636

    Soda Stream CO2

  31. darren636

    Help re inline CO2 diffuser please.

    My ecco pro does not cope with inlet injection
  32. darren636

    Help re inline CO2 diffuser please.

    the co2 will enter the filter, regardless of where the diffuser is situated. mine is in the filter inlet, purely to give the co2 bubbles further to travel before entering the tank, absorption time. Some people worried about the co2 degradation of filter seals.
  33. darren636

    Soda Stream CO2

    I'm in my second week of sodastreaming my 40 litre. Have yet to get a refil, how does it work? You get a replacement immediately or have to wait?
  34. darren636

    External filter co2 burp and floss

    My ecco pro is a no go with inlet co2. gas just builds up until it bursts out- wasteful in the extreme, and that's at a bubble every 3 seconds.
  35. darren636

    New co2 setup - advice needed

    Cats are too aloof to concern themselves with co2 - based goings- on. I suggest a rethink of the furry companion variety. :D . Your solenoid seems to be getting stuck in the closed position. Hmm, not experienced this before
  36. darren636

    CO2 24 hours...was it worth it?

    Forget about the ph. Just do it
  37. darren636

    TMC Aquagro Diffuser

    A lot of diffusers do this. A pain to get back together again.
  38. darren636

    Atomiser diffuser 16/2mm

    Put it after the filter, before the spraybar.
  39. darren636

    Atomiser diffuser 16/2mm

    Is it in-line or an in tank job?
  40. darren636

    co2 regulator, output pressure help?

    There could be a Allen key bolt under that green badge.
  41. darren636

    I changed my mind...

    6 kg beer gas bottles, 18£
  42. darren636

    Do I need CO2?

    Co2 is more of a choice - do you want faster growth?
  43. darren636

    co2 in tap water

    Or as you said, fill a bucket of tap o water and leave it overnight to de-gass
  44. darren636

    co2 in tap water

    Do water changes long before lights on , or after lights out.
  45. darren636

    am i wasting my time ?

    Are you dissatisfied with your tank?
  46. darren636

    Liquid or vapour CO2

    if I was trapped in a disaster movie, I hope ceg is on my team!
  47. darren636

    Liquid or vapour CO2

    Make sure it is pure co2, some has nitrogen added. Not sure about your query though. I use pub gas, does not day anything about liquid
  48. darren636

    Pub CO2 Question. CO2/Nitrogen Mix

    Yep. It has to be food grade co2 only.
  49. darren636

    Glass non return valves.

    Re: Glass non return valves. atomiser.... too much pressure building up in the system. which reg ?
  50. darren636

    Glass non return valves.

    Re: Glass non return valves. blow into the non return valve, if it lets air through in both direction, then it is faulty. sounds like you have a system problem .
  51. darren636

    CO2 injection leading to large decrease in PH

    that is intersting reading about the ph swing, eye opening in fact. was wondering about the daily and seasonal changes recently regarding lake inle. almost zero info about what changes happen in water chemistry over the seasons , or a day.
  52. darren636

    CO2 injection leading to large decrease in PH

    SOUNDS NORMAL, MINE DOES THE SAME- CARBONIC ACID.
  53. darren636

    Best co2 diffuser for 54ltr tank, fluval external filter

    if you go inline it is probably best to have a regulator with adjustable pressure. You can get in-tank atomizors but again you might need adjustable reg to power the gas through. otherwise standard glass job will be fine. i have a basic aquaessentials item. your...
  54. darren636

    Properly clear hose

    aquaessntials have it
  55. darren636

    Why do we need to inject co2?

    a lot. Nearly all aquarium plants spend most o their lives only partially submerged in the wild. That is why they need the extra carbon dioxide.
  56. darren636

    Running two or three tanks off a FE.......

    you can buy regulators with multiple outlets, would probably also need to add your own needle valves to moderate the flow to each tank.
  57. darren636

    Cheap FE setup

    you can get cheap regs on ebay. you will need a DIN compatible thread size. not sure i would trust most of the cheap regulators you find on ebay.... maybe someone here can recommend one.
  58. darren636

    Does high tech necessitate regular water changes?

    i believe water changes are large and frequent due to the nature of the high tech organism. Everything happens faster- and more of it. I am sure you could stretch out the water change frequency..... If you desired.
  59. darren636

    Co2 in lowlight tank

    you using tpn or tpn plus?
  60. darren636

    Co2 in lowlight tank

    you do not need co2- it is a question of desire if you decide that route. which algae did you get? and how stable have your conditions been recently? less light might help, which nutrients are in your ferts etc?
  61. darren636

    Info on CO2 system

    killing your fish with co2 is a difficult thing to do if you have the gear you need. easier to overdose with liquid carbon. low energy means low light with no added carbon (remember, all plants need food to survive) have a look at the el -natural section in the forum for pictures and advice.
  62. darren636

    Info on CO2 system

    when you say 'great looking planted tank' ... you can have that with a low energy set up. injected carbon really does encourage growth when combined with lighting and plant food. but as i am finding out - balancing everything is the trick. my question- do you want to spend more time caring for...
  63. darren636

    Smallest CO2 canister with DIN477?

    some do , others do not have good results with this reg coupled with inline diffusion. Could be due to other variables though.
  64. darren636

    Smallest CO2 canister with DIN477?

    the tmc is a very good unit. It fits some jbl bottles. A 2kg fire estinguisher too big for you? Although the regulator does add extra height . Gotta say that branded co2 for aquarium use is a massive rip off.
  65. darren636

    co2 diffussion

    would love to see this previous post.
  66. darren636

    recommend a co2 diffuser.

    my drop checker is green for the first time! thanks for all the responses.
  67. darren636

    recommend a co2 diffuser.

    yep. Much better. Lots of smaller bubbles. Only a few large sized ones reaching the surface:) the pico is tiny but does the job- my fish are only 2 cm fully grown so i cannot use too much flow.
  68. darren636

    recommend a co2 diffuser.

    rigged up the pico powerhead directly over the diffuser, lots of much smaller bubbles now. will leave it a day to see if it improves my drop checker colour.
  69. darren636

    recommend a co2 diffuser.

    the bubbles from my diffuser are too big and hit the surface before being absorbed. i have the jewel internal and now also my freshly delivered pico powerhead. Will experiment today. Also, i do not have the ability to run an inline diffuser so hoping the new powerhead will help with the...
  70. darren636

    recommend a co2 diffuser.

    good idea, i have a nano hydor on order...my bubbles are just too big, thinking about the UP ATOMIZER.
  71. darren636

    recommend a co2 diffuser.

    hi all, am currently using an aquaessentials diffuser, it works fine but i need something that will deliver smaller co2 bubbles. err, non ADA thanks. :jawdrop
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