09-02-2003, 05:28 AM
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CO2 & Surface Agitation Debate-Please Comment!
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WHEW! Did I get it all? Thanks in advance for any corrections/updates.
Well growing plants will send the dissolved O2 levels well above 100%.
Less surface agitation is needed when you grow the plants well.
Although I tried using air stones at night etc, I've never found a
need.
It really is as simple as grow the plants well.... and everything else
will fall into place.
I seek some slight movement on the surface, a surface skimmer is very
nice and no current is needed at the surface with one of these. But
good mid and low level currents in the tank are very condusive to
plant growth in all cases.
Regards,
Tom Barr
Just a comment about my setup. I use a powerhead to diffuse DIY CO2 in my
tank. When I first started using it, I had it at the top of the tank, and it
always locked because of gas buildup. I moved it to the bottom of the tank,
in a cave, and put it upside down. Now it no longer gets locked, it's
quieter, diffuses more CO2 (the cave acts as a bell) and as an added bonus I
get "free" water circulation at the bottom layer. Just thought I'd throw that
in there, in case someone else has a similar setup. You might as well maximse
the use of your equipment if it can do two jobs at once.
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"Insert witty comment here."
-John
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