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Uneven production of CO2 bubbles from diffuser better options?

andyone

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Hi

I had a single in tank diffuser in my 200L which was resulting in uneven distribution around the tank so I went for 2 one at each end which seems better but the diffusion bubbles are not of equal size across the surface of the diffusers which is leading to a lot of waste CO2 as these larger bubbles simply rise to the surface before having a chance to dissovle into the water column. Bit disappointed with them. Purchased these;

http://www.co2art.co.uk/collections...ts/glass-co2-diffuser-for-aquarium-up-to-200l through CO2Art.

Whats a better in tank option to produce more of a "CO2 mist" fom your experience want to make sure I buy the right one(s) this time.

Thanks
 
These diffusers aren't great. I battled with them for a while, eventually sucked it up and invested in better quality.

Also hard to get even CO2 diffusion running 2x diffusers on one CO2 line. Gas will take the path of least resistance, one diffuser will always pump out more than the other.
 
The may need cleaned!
ADA do a range of in tank Co2 diffusers but can be mega expensive for a piece of glass ware:(.
I would switch to in-line application of Co2 for more dissolution!
Cheers
hoggie
 
Cheers guys

I should have said I've already got a Regulator/Solenoid Output Splitter at the same time as the diffusers so balancing them is fine, The diffusers have not really worked from new so cleaning them I can't see helping, the gas (larger bubbles) seems to pass between the disc and the glass as if they have not been sealed corectly.

You might be right with regard to inline I used to put the gas in via a TCM Calicum reactor filled with media but it started to leak and robbed flow so swapped to the current set up.

Whats the best inline component people would recomend?
 
Thanks for the info looks like I've decsion to make I've got a tropica unit I took out prior to putting the present difusers in didn't realise they were that good when it was in use only replaced it because as you say they ain't nice to look at! Might get another one given I've bought everything else to run two.
 
I may have had a dodgy one but just chucked away a brand new Tropica 3 in 1 CO2 diffuser as bubble were fasr too large in my opinion - certainly not a mist. To be fair, it could have been a faulty disc but was really unimpressed with it
 
You won't get a mist from an in tank diffuser, in line ones under higher pressure produce this. It's a different style of injection, both work. You will see lots of bubbles going straight up to the surface which seems wasteful but just part of it. Check out some ADA VIEW videos on YouTube to see pollen diffusers running.
 
I have one of these
Precision CO2 Atomizer 80mm Bazooka Diffuser for Aquarium up to 500L
From Co2 Art. I get a fine mist from it to the point my tank looks cloudy. I'm very impressed with it but I'm now finding I hate the misty look :banghead:


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I have one of these
Precision CO2 Atomizer 80mm Bazooka Diffuser for Aquarium up to 500L
From Co2 Art. I get a fine mist from it to the point my tank looks cloudy. I'm very impressed with it but I'm now finding I hate the misty look :banghead:


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Think I'm going to give this a try. Had CO2 initially diffused via spray bar but there was a leak and fluctuating CO2 levels.

Currently using diffuser plate which is ok but prefer the fine mist of CO2 bubbles for better absorb too from plants.
 
I also ad a problem with the tropica 3in 1 diffuser and I find a solution you need to put some superglue between the disc and the rubber seal no more big bubbles
 
On a 240 L ada 90H I am using one aquario diffusor, best diffusor I have used, much better than tropic IMO. The key for me in this set up is that I am using two canisters and lily pipe sets, therefore the gas is forced down and then around the aquarium.
 
The best diffuser on the market at the moment IMO is the co2art flux bubbles are so fine and it is really quiet

Cheers
Jay
 
Yes agree with last 2 posts.

Aqua Rio or the new large co2 art bazooka are by far the best in the market. Both beat my £100 ADA one hands down.

Alternatively one of the new style metal in line ones. They are super good, very fine mist.
 
:eek: was you drunk when you did that order m8 :D


Haha drunk a lot of the time but no it was half price from TGM in their closing down sale.

Plants grow more evenly around the tank with the Aqua Rio one I’ve since found. ADA one does look cool as **** though!
 
I have both the flux and aquario running on tanks at the moment for me the flux is just so much finer
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But not for long as the amazing AG guys have sorted me a small replacement flux for the 60p

Cheers jay
 
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