Co2 levels and water temperature question

[Matt Warner]

Hi all, I was wondering whether I need to inject more co2 when the water temperature is higher in the summer months. I know that warmer water can't hold the co2 for as long as when the water is cooler. Only recently when we had a bit of a heat wave, my drop checker was lime green during lights on but a very blue green by the morning. Now it is back to normal temperature of about 25degress, the drop checker stays green all night and is still green by the morning. Any advice would be appreciated. Cheers

 

[ceg4048]

Hi Matt,
Yes, theoretically, you do need to inject more, however, if you are not experiencing any CO2 related deficiencies then it's probably not worth the bother. See page 2 of the thread What can affect CO2 dissolving? for additional details.

Cheers,