dialing in pressurized Co2 in a 29gl
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Hey thanks for every ones replies, this place is pretty solid as far as advice goes.
The latest on the tank is......... I think i finally got it.
I left the thing on the timer for the day, and when I got home the DC was a nice dark green. Tank ph was 6.4 - 6.0. and even the Honey Dwarf Gourami was feeling no pain. So at least curently, the bubble rate up the intake to my cannister filter should be about 1, every 3 seconds.
If I learned anything, it is to go slow at first. I really didn't need to power the Co2 in there. Patience is key.
The latest on the tank is......... I think i finally got it.
I left the thing on the timer for the day, and when I got home the DC was a nice dark green. Tank ph was 6.4 - 6.0. and even the Honey Dwarf Gourami was feeling no pain. So at least curently, the bubble rate up the intake to my cannister filter should be about 1, every 3 seconds.
If I learned anything, it is to go slow at first. I really didn't need to power the Co2 in there. Patience is key.
Sorry for all the posts Mgamer my kh in the tank and out of the tap is 2-3. Do you think i need to be raising that? What is the acceptable range of Kh?
question.. why did you add baking soda to the mixture? yeast thrives in a slightly acidic environment.
I'm not Mgamer, but my answer would be that 2-3 is almost perfect.
I would love to have water that soft.
I would recommend you pinpoint your PH a little better though so you can maintain your C02 consistently. Shoot for a steady 6.4ph.
Inconsistent C02 levels is a major contributor to algae.
Hear is my 29gal tank specs. for reference.
Approx. 2.4wpg
PH 7.0
KH 9.0 = Co2 27ppm
Custom EI fertilization regime.
Baking soda is used to slow the yeast down, otherwise the mix only lasts a few days, because, as you say, yeast like it acidic.
It's like the carbon rods in a nuclear reactor.
I feel I need to clarify. The baking soda is for the distilled water I use in the Drop Checker ( not for diy Co2 producing concoctions ).
The drop checker was a blue green upon returning home from work today( about 6 hrs after the Co2 kicks on ). I've still got to check the tank Ph, but I'm thinking of bumping up the bubble rate a bit tomorrow if i see more of the same.
I really apreciat everyones feedback on this whole process. I've been keeping fish for almost 20 yrs ( salt, fresh, and reef). A planted tank is unlike anything I've tried before. So I really cannot express my thanks enough to this forum. Thank you thank you thank you.
The drop checker was a blue green upon returning home from work today( about 6 hrs after the Co2 kicks on ). I've still got to check the tank Ph, but I'm thinking of bumping up the bubble rate a bit tomorrow if i see more of the same.
I really apreciat everyones feedback on this whole process. I've been keeping fish for almost 20 yrs ( salt, fresh, and reef). A planted tank is unlike anything I've tried before. So I really cannot express my thanks enough to this forum. Thank you thank you thank you.
I knew what the buffer was for.
The drop checker takes some getting used to as far as interpreting the colors.
Did you re-check your reference solution?
Go ahead and dial in the C02 levels by checking PH and look at the DC making mental notes of colors. Oh, and look at it at the same angle under the same lighting conditions until you get used to it.
C02 should be on 2 hours before the lights.
I'm always glad to help where I can.
