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is 43ppm too much C02?
I'm getting 43ppm of C02 in my 15 gallon tank. Is that too high for the
fish? In the last 3 days my betta's fins are all sticking together and cramped up and looking pale and some neons are dying, a lot are bloated. This wouldn't be from lack of oxygen would it? (the C02 was 33ppm for the last several weeks and I just attached a new bottle with 43ppm and it's been going for 24hours now so I don't think it is the problem) I have an aquaclear making decent air bubbles from it's flow into the tank. That should be good for air supply. I know it's off topic a bit, but I'm trying to rule out the C02 as a cause for this. (Already tested ammonia levels which are perfect and 0) Help, Dave. Thanx!!! |
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is 43ppm too much C02?
Xref: 127.0.0.1 rec.aquaria.freshwater.plants:62682
"Dave M. Picklyk" wrote: I'm getting 43ppm of C02 in my 15 gallon tank. Is that too high for the fish? According to everything I've read, it's much too high. I don't know if it's causing the fish problems you're seeing, but it's certainly possible. Recommendations tend towards 10-25 ppm as being good for plants without being harmful to fish. See for more information: http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/art_plant_co2chart.htm -- www.ericschreiber.com |
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is 43ppm too much C02?
Xref: 127.0.0.1 rec.aquaria.freshwater.plants:62682
"Dave M. Picklyk" wrote: I'm getting 43ppm of C02 in my 15 gallon tank. Is that too high for the fish? According to everything I've read, it's much too high. I don't know if it's causing the fish problems you're seeing, but it's certainly possible. Recommendations tend towards 10-25 ppm as being good for plants without being harmful to fish. See for more information: http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/art_plant_co2chart.htm -- www.ericschreiber.com |
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is 43ppm too much C02?
I'm getting 43ppm of C02 in my 15 gallon tank. Is that too high for the
fish? That's a bit high. I never go above 35ppm if there are fish in the tank. Increase your aeration/surface turbulence, and your CO2 levels will drop. (Already tested ammonia levels which are perfect and 0) How about nitrite? Leigh http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/ |
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is 43ppm too much C02?
I'm getting 43ppm of C02 in my 15 gallon tank. Is that too high for the
fish? That's a bit high. I never go above 35ppm if there are fish in the tank. Increase your aeration/surface turbulence, and your CO2 levels will drop. (Already tested ammonia levels which are perfect and 0) How about nitrite? Leigh http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/ |
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is 43ppm too much C02?
My $0.02 here... my co2 has gone up to 60ppm at times and had no ill effect
from the fish (killies and a pleco). that said, it may be a problem in your case, so I would measure your nitrItes and nitrAtes and increase your areation just in case. my thoughts anyway. take with a lotta salt Ben Remove nospam to reply. "Every turkey dies. Not every turkey truely lives." |
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is 43ppm too much C02?
My $0.02 here... my co2 has gone up to 60ppm at times and had no ill effect
from the fish (killies and a pleco). that said, it may be a problem in your case, so I would measure your nitrItes and nitrAtes and increase your areation just in case. my thoughts anyway. take with a lotta salt Ben Remove nospam to reply. "Every turkey dies. Not every turkey truely lives." |
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is 43ppm too much C02?
"Dave M. Picklyk" wrote in message .ca...
I'm getting 43ppm of C02 in my 15 gallon tank. Is that too high for the fish? In the last 3 days my betta's fins are all sticking together and cramped up and looking pale and some neons are dying, a lot are bloated. This wouldn't be from lack of oxygen would it? (the C02 was 33ppm for the last several weeks and I just attached a new bottle with 43ppm and it's been going for 24hours now so I don't think it is the problem) I have an aquaclear making decent air bubbles from it's flow into the tank. That should be good for air supply. I know it's off topic a bit, but I'm trying to rule out the C02 as a cause for this. (Already tested ammonia levels which are perfect and 0) Help, Well it is about 2x what is a good range would be. 20-30ppm is good. Some fish are funnier about higher CO2 than others. I do 50% weekly water change and add nutrients back after. I have never lost a fish in 15 years nor used medications. Something about good plant growth, good food, non crowded tank and and basic mainteance that keeps them healthy. If you measure 30+ ppm you don't need more CO2 Regards, Tom Barr Dave. Thanx!!! |
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is 43ppm too much C02?
"Dave M. Picklyk" wrote in message .ca...
I'm getting 43ppm of C02 in my 15 gallon tank. Is that too high for the fish? In the last 3 days my betta's fins are all sticking together and cramped up and looking pale and some neons are dying, a lot are bloated. This wouldn't be from lack of oxygen would it? (the C02 was 33ppm for the last several weeks and I just attached a new bottle with 43ppm and it's been going for 24hours now so I don't think it is the problem) I have an aquaclear making decent air bubbles from it's flow into the tank. That should be good for air supply. I know it's off topic a bit, but I'm trying to rule out the C02 as a cause for this. (Already tested ammonia levels which are perfect and 0) Help, Well it is about 2x what is a good range would be. 20-30ppm is good. Some fish are funnier about higher CO2 than others. I do 50% weekly water change and add nutrients back after. I have never lost a fish in 15 years nor used medications. Something about good plant growth, good food, non crowded tank and and basic mainteance that keeps them healthy. If you measure 30+ ppm you don't need more CO2 Regards, Tom Barr Dave. Thanx!!! |
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is 43ppm too much C02?
"Dave M. Picklyk" wrote:
I'm getting 43ppm of C02 in my 15 gallon tank. Is that too high for the fish? According to everything I've read, it's much too high. I don't know if it's causing the fish problems you're seeing, but it's certainly possible. Recommendations tend towards 10-25 ppm as being good for plants without being harmful to fish. See for more information: http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/art_plant_co2chart.htm -- www.ericschreiber.com |
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is 43ppm too much C02?
My $0.02 here... my co2 has gone up to 60ppm at times and had no ill effect
from the fish (killies and a pleco). that said, it may be a problem in your case, so I would measure your nitrItes and nitrAtes and increase your areation just in case. my thoughts anyway. take with a lotta salt Ben Remove nospam to reply. "Every turkey dies. Not every turkey truely lives." |
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is 43ppm too much C02?
"Dave M. Picklyk" wrote in message .ca...
I'm getting 43ppm of C02 in my 15 gallon tank. Is that too high for the fish? In the last 3 days my betta's fins are all sticking together and cramped up and looking pale and some neons are dying, a lot are bloated. This wouldn't be from lack of oxygen would it? (the C02 was 33ppm for the last several weeks and I just attached a new bottle with 43ppm and it's been going for 24hours now so I don't think it is the problem) I have an aquaclear making decent air bubbles from it's flow into the tank. That should be good for air supply. I know it's off topic a bit, but I'm trying to rule out the C02 as a cause for this. (Already tested ammonia levels which are perfect and 0) Help, Well it is about 2x what is a good range would be. 20-30ppm is good. Some fish are funnier about higher CO2 than others. I do 50% weekly water change and add nutrients back after. I have never lost a fish in 15 years nor used medications. Something about good plant growth, good food, non crowded tank and and basic mainteance that keeps them healthy. If you measure 30+ ppm you don't need more CO2 Regards, Tom Barr Dave. Thanx!!! |
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