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Old 08-05-2003, 11:32 PM
Bob Alston
 
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Default Pressurized CO2 diffuser/reactor recommendations

I set it initially at 1 bubble per second for my 55 gallon. Then neasure Kh
and pH and calculate co2.

I use Chuck Gadd's calculator:
http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/art_plant_co2chart.htm

Then adjust bubble rate. This can be done two ways: a) turn off the Rio
pump so you can more easily see the bubble rate; or b) remove the small
plastic piece to which the co2 tube is connected. You can then watch/set
the bubble rate and re-insert it into the reactor.

Mine works great. Only issues a a) occasionally the pump input gets
clogged; but not too often; b) periodically, the sponge on the bottom
"blows" off and I have to retrieve it. No big deal.

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"Troy Bruder" wrote in message
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Bob, looks good thanks.. How do you "set" the CO2 bubble rate???


"Bob Alston" wrote in message
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I like my Plant Guild reactor.

http://www.plantguild.com/html/power_reactors.html

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"Troy Bruder" wrote in message
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Hello,

I'm running a pressurized CO2 injection system in my 30 gallon planted
tank... Currently, I'm using a membrane diffuser from M3... but I'm
concerned about it's efficiency. Anyone have any other products they

would
like to recommend??

Thanks,
Troy