CO2: End of tank dump, no results?

[orgetorix]

As some of you may know, my CO2 system is rather inefficient due to my wet/dry filter. I had an extremely high bubble count and thus, my 10lb tank was emptied after less than 2 months. I came home today to an empty tank, but there is no noticeable consequences. All fish seem normal and plants look fine. I guess I'll get it refilled tomorrow. Do you suppose this is because of the large size of my tank (300)? Thanks.

[Timmain42]

Perhaps, but I run a 240G wet/dry heavily planted @ 6 bubbles/second, and my 10lb tank last for 5-6 months. Is the system automated (i.e., do you have a pH Monitor running the "on" time for the tank)?

BTW, you can make your w/d filter a LOT more co2 friendly. I'd start with the overflow, and work your way down the system to the bioballs.

[125gJoe]

Originally posted by Timmain42
...I run a 240G wet/dry heavily planted @ 6 bubbles/second, and ..... Maybe I'm overlooking something, but how did you get such great eyesight? How do you see 6 bubbles per second..? (just curious..)

[125gJoe]

Originally posted by orgetorix
As some of you may know, my CO2 system is rather inefficient due to my wet/dry filter. I... Do you suppose this is because of the large size of my tank (300)? Thanks. I would say, yes it has lots to do with that. Hope you can minimize the 'off gassing'..

[Timmain42]

Originally posted by 125gJoe
How do you see 6 bubbles per second..? (just curious..)

:D I can count fast. REAAAALLLY fast.