CO2 off at night?
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Pressurized, yes you should stop, put it on a timer with your lights.
diy - no real need as it is not that efficient
other (hagen co2 type) - not necessary as it is not that efficient
diy - no real need as it is not that efficient
other (hagen co2 type) - not necessary as it is not that efficient
With a non-pressurized or DIY system, there's definitly no need to shut it off at night. I let my DIY run all the time without the slightest problem.
Hi Everyone
I am getting ready to introduce my CO2 setup to my 25gal planted tank.
Do I need to stop the air flow at night or when the light is off? If so, what are the risks of letting the CO2 flow all the time (day and night)?
Thanks.
You risk possibly gassing your fish with the excess concentration of CO2. At night (or when your lights are off), your plants will not be using CO2, rather they will be letting out CO2 themselves, as they grow. You are also risking draining your CO2 tank faster than needed. Even though a tank of CO2 is relatively cheap, filling it up more often than necessary can put a dent in your aquaria budget.
As Coach said, a good practice is keeping your CO2 solenoid on the same timer as your lights.
Of course, this is all assuming you're talking pressurized, and not DIY.
generally in the DIY setup, you dont have the option to stop it.
run an airstone at night if your drop checker is telling you that you have too much co2
run an airstone at night if your drop checker is telling you that you have too much co2
I've only used DIY, so I'm not sure, but CO2 lowers pH and you may want to check it during the day and during the night to make sure it's not varying too much. No one else seems concerned about it though, so I'm probably over-reacting, but thought I'd mention it just in case.