After using a yeast based DIY system for over a year to feed my 29G 2 WPG planted tank with CO2 and getting really, really sick of replacing the yeast every week or else ending up with a large BGA infestation, I finally decided to look into getting a pressurized CO2 system.
Here's what I'm buying:
-Milwaukee regulator/solenoid/bubble counter.
-5 or 10 LB CO2 tank (not positive on what size would be best quite yet).
I already have a Hagen ladder diffuser from my DIY system which I plan to carry over to my new system. Later on I may build a powered reactor, but for the time being this ought to do (I think).
Here is what I need to know:
About how long would a 5 lb tank last vs. a 10 lb tank last before needing a refill?
About how many bubbles per minute would be appropriate for this tank, assuming the diffuser is as efficient as possible?
How many ppm of CO2 should I be looking to achieve? If memory serves 30 ppm would be best, but I'm not sure.
How EXACTLY does one test CO2 levels? I believe you need to check Kh and Ph levels, and measure the difference of these two levels both with and without the CO2 added. Is this correct or am I missing something?
Any help would really be appreciated.
Here's what I'm buying:
-Milwaukee regulator/solenoid/bubble counter.
-5 or 10 LB CO2 tank (not positive on what size would be best quite yet).
I already have a Hagen ladder diffuser from my DIY system which I plan to carry over to my new system. Later on I may build a powered reactor, but for the time being this ought to do (I think).
Here is what I need to know:
About how long would a 5 lb tank last vs. a 10 lb tank last before needing a refill?
About how many bubbles per minute would be appropriate for this tank, assuming the diffuser is as efficient as possible?
How many ppm of CO2 should I be looking to achieve? If memory serves 30 ppm would be best, but I'm not sure.
How EXACTLY does one test CO2 levels? I believe you need to check Kh and Ph levels, and measure the difference of these two levels both with and without the CO2 added. Is this correct or am I missing something?
Any help would really be appreciated.