sonicninja
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Hi everyone.
I've started to use my in tank atomizer/diffuser underneath my external filter intake to hopefully increase CO2 Dissolution (correct term?) and reduce the lemonade appearance of my aquarium water. I've read a lot on the forum regarding the issues with this and in particular the risks associated with the CO2 eating away at O-Rings and seals in the external filter.
Has anyone dealt with this issue first hand? Im not saying that CO2 wont eventually wear down the rubber seals but I wondered if it had happened to anyone and how quickly?
Are there any other issues associated with this method? For example CO2 escaping from the filter canister etc...
I'm using an UP Aquarium External 120 so an in-line diffuser is not an option due to the rigid pipework.
Thanks everyone!
I've started to use my in tank atomizer/diffuser underneath my external filter intake to hopefully increase CO2 Dissolution (correct term?) and reduce the lemonade appearance of my aquarium water. I've read a lot on the forum regarding the issues with this and in particular the risks associated with the CO2 eating away at O-Rings and seals in the external filter.
Has anyone dealt with this issue first hand? Im not saying that CO2 wont eventually wear down the rubber seals but I wondered if it had happened to anyone and how quickly?
Are there any other issues associated with this method? For example CO2 escaping from the filter canister etc...
I'm using an UP Aquarium External 120 so an in-line diffuser is not an option due to the rigid pipework.
Thanks everyone!