co2

Been battling it for a month. Using toothbrush to scrape it off plants. The worst part was the sponge filter it loves porus materials. I didn't...

Recently finished building a Paludarium that a managed to seed and obtain a good covering of Glossostigma on the floor. All looked good until I...

Hello, I have just set up my co2 system. The diffuser is now full of co2 and there's no water left in it. My issue is that there are not many...

Hi im moving my shrimp to a 125l from a 27l and have been using an ro filter which was 25gpd I've now upgraded to 200gpd and wanted to check as...

So you've planted a bunch of in-virto plants and have flooded the tank. You got the co2 running, lights on and filter flowing. Now what?...

Hello, I've run into a really annoying issue with my regulator. The stupid c02 tubing keeps popping off the push fitting. I had my psi set to 40...

Hey everybody So I’ve a Juwel Lido 200 that I think is ready for an makeover. I’m looking to go heavily planted but have no co2 etc as of yet...

Hi I have a 240l tank that I have now converted to a high tech planted tank. Ive decided to use RO water and remineralise as my tap water is...

I've been reading and watching videos to recap on this hobby again after a long break I saw a video where someone said that I have to do water...

I have had a 64 litre tank for a few years, and on the whole few problems. I have now splashed out on a Juwel Vision 180. My tank is planted,...

So I decided to do a how-to on Emersed Culture(s) for newbies to the whole "Emersed World!" of aquatic plants. Background: I have been planting...

Hi, Considering setting up a 2Kg fire extinguisher co2 setup under my RIO240. Has anyone had any issues fitting this in the supplied cabinet?...

I’m been attempting to grow Utricularia graminifolia as a carpet plant in an 15 gallon iwagumi set up. This led me to do an online search to see...

I'd like to get opinions on this method of adapting plants to life underwater after a dry start. What are your experiences with plants adapting...

I would like to set up a small iwagumi styled tank, 20 gallon long or maybe a 30 gallon. 20 gallons is 75 litres in metric. I dont know what...

Hi I'm looking for a CO2 set up for my 140L tank. I'm currently looking at regulators and they seem to be the most pricey bit. Anyone recommend...

Hello i'm new to this forum but have been ghosting for years. I have been battling algae for a while and i'm starting to give up, its not bad but...

Hi all! So I’m looking to purchase my first co2 system for a 15g tank. I’ve found one on co2supermarket which seems to be highly reccomended by...

Hi Folks, Does anyone use (or tried) the JBL Direct CO2 test kit? I am referring to the following: https://www.jbl.de/en/products/detail/6449 I...

Just wondering if anyone has used the new Co2art inline diffusers yet and has any feedback?...

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi Folks, My new glass conventional drop checker is giving misleading readings. And I have good reason to believe that it's...

Hi Peeps. On my 2000L sumped setup, Ive noticed that my drop checker is almost lime green BEFORE co2 on. Noticing this every day lately. Anyone...

Hello fellow UKAPians. I need some advice/logic. So I have a FE connected to a single stage regulator. When I got home the FE handle had popped...

Hello - I am new to this forum. I've had a small aquarium for awhile, but am upgrading it to a larger one for more fish/plants. I will be having a...

Hi I set up a regulator with seloniod to a fire extinguisher yesterday afternoon. The tank or cylinder (high) pressure was around 850. The...

I have an Aquario Neo diffuser and was wondering if the bubbles coming from the pipe at the bottom of the diffuser would work fine as a bubble...

Hi guys, I'm sure you all know how to make co2, but i made this video to help newcomers to planted tanks. With such an easy way to make co2 and...

Hi guys, Well, I'm still a good deal away from setting up anything yet, but I'm using my time wisely to do lots of research. Whilst I was looking...

Hi, I've recently set up a 25l tank. I hooked it up with a 95g CO2 canister that is fed into a JBL inline diffuser. For the first two days I was...

I've ran air-stones at lights out, I've ran them 24/7 with co2 cranked up to compensate. The battle for good oxygen levels without de-gassing co2...

Firstly I apologise if I've posted in the wrong area, I can't seem to find a section on Aquariums (i.e. the actual glass tank). We're thinking...

Just to experiment I've taken off the diffuser on my nano and have fed the co2 line direct into the filter intake. There is clearly co2...

Bought a new dual stage kit from CO2Art last week which arrived quickly and nicely packaged. Impressed with the quality of all the kit for the...

Anyone had any experience of the older Co2Supermarket dual stage regulators? They don't sell these anymore and have replaced them with a...

Ive looked online but can’t seem to find out whether I’ve set up my pressurised co2 system properly (it came with no instructions) I’ve made a...

Hi everyone! I'm planning on purchasing a Juwel Lido 200 next week. It will be the first time I've used CO2 and tried to aquascape. Any tips...

Tank - Jewel Trigon 350 Lighting - Jewel Helialux 54W and cheap white LED strip at rear CO2 - Easylife Liquid Carbon (6ml every day prior to...

I have just converted from using an in tank diffuser to an external reactor to mix my co2 and eliminate the fizzy look. Using the diffuser, my...

I ordered one of these newer style inline atomizers from ali-express, cost about $20 AUD delivered, it arrived today, I will use this thread to...

Hi I'm pretty new to the aquascape scene and just wondering if anyone has any advice on how to know whether or not i'm overdosing the tank using...

Hi Tried 6% h202 on my diffuser but very little is clean, left over night and tried liquid carbon too and still algae is present. Bleach the...

Is it the level of CO2 solubility can affect the GH level?

I started using pressurized CO2. Currently drop checker is green, my KH is 7, Ph 7, so I should have 21ppm of CO2 at all times. I have 250l tank...

[ATTACH] Hey guys! been lurking for a while now, thought it'd be my turn to take on an high-tech aquascape and would appreciate your comments and...

Hi. I have I question about easycarbo.:) I brought some at the weekend and started dosing it every morning before I go to work. The timer on my...

Hey, I used to frequent here alot a few years ago before getting pulled into marine for a few years. Due to huge building work at home I closed...

Hello, Over many months I have found some very useful tips on this site, I just never got around to setting up an account until now. I have been...

I really need some advice regarding algae as I'm fairly new to planted tanks & aquascaping.. Around 2 weeks ago I planted my 80 litre tank with...

Hello, I am in the process of setting up a Trigon 190 planted tank. This will be my first venture into a CO2 equipped tank. However, I want to...

Hello, I am in the process of setting up a Trigon 190 planted tank. This will be my first venture into a CO2 equipped tank. However, I want to...

Hello, I am in the process of setting up a Trigon 190 planted tank. This will be my first venture into a CO2 equipped tank. However, I want to...

Hi All, Do any of you have any experiences with the JBL Pro Flora Direct - Inline CO2 Diffuser? I have used a particular inline diffuser (Which...

Am looking to buy my first CO2 system for a Juwel Rio 180l. My lfs has the JBL pro flora M 1003 system on offer for £250. It's comes with a ph...

Hello i was wondering if this is even possible, if i have a dual stage regulator for lets say co2art would there be an adaptor that will work with...

Hi All, I am new to this forum but I have been directed here for some useful advice. A little bit of research: I would like peoples opinions on...

I have recently purchased a Fluval 88g System. I have read up on it and apparently the disposable cartridges will drain my wallet even on a 60L....

I think something that isn't emphasised enough to beginners is the value of a surface skimmer. When you’re starting out there is a good chance...

Hi all, Recently bought myself a Fluval mini Pressurized Co2 System (88g) and was planning on using it in a 30l cube to aid my 'cuba' carpet when...

I recently installed a co2 pressurised injection system on my Roma 240L aquarium, I started by injecting at a rate of 2bps, but found I had to...

Is this bleach safe for cleaning diffusers http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=260550096

H Guys I have a JBL Cristal Profil e1501 in my Rio 125. I think the flow is pretty good for the most part. I have an issue with my CO2 though....

Hi everyone, Started setting up a nano tank the other day, here it is this evening:...

I have recently set up my 54 litre (2 feet by 1 by 1) aquarium with pressurised CO2. Initially for a few days my plant load inside the tank wasn't...

Howdy All I have a Rio 125 High Tech and I am really struggling. I think I have got everything right, but the plants tell me otherwise. I am...

Hi folks. When adding new stock, is it a good idea to turn off CO2 for a few days? I added 6 Lampeye Tetras to Hobgoblin's Cave last week. 4 are...

if i made a 1.5% solution of glutaraldehyde would that be enough to grow DHG

Guide to cylinder connections Confused about cylinder types and connections? There are quite a few Different types of cylinder available for us...

Has anyone kept Threadfin Rainbow with CO2 setup? If so, how do you pull it off?

Hi has anyone tried to put the diffuser on the inlet of the external filter and if so how has it worked out for you ?

Hey guys, Starting a new build and this time I want to try out the dry start method with a reptile fogger mostly for mosses on my wood, although...

I'm not a chemist or botanist so trying to understand the ideas behind use of CO2 in tank and how to find the sweet spot where things work well....

Hi guys, I currently have a 90 gallon tank. Water is 77 degrees Fahrenheit. My CO2 runs from 9AM-7PM at about 4-5BPS, my LED runs 10AM-3PM(15min...

So I'm just wondering about this new CO2 set up I'm using. Can anyone clarify this doubt I have. If I have a spray bar returning water into the...

Hi everyone I'm new to this site although I've visited many time this is my first post. I've been running tropical tanks for over ten years I've...

Hi everyone. New to this great site and finding it very useful and informative. I'm following the idea many have suggested of placing my diffuser...

So I just went through the process of rescaping my 90Gal tank--from the ground up. I added 2x54 T5HO lights next to my Hagen LED, an additional...

Hey All I know there has been a lot of these posts in the past and I have read lots of them. I wanted to run my plan past you as a sense check...

Hey folks, Just signed up, laying down my first post, and in need of help. I run a 90gal tank 48"Lx18"Dx24"H. Hooked up to it is a Rena filstar...

Hey folks, Just signed up, laying down my first post, and in need of help. I run a 90gal tank 48"Lx18"Dx24"H. Hooked up to it is a Rena filstar...

Can you use an inline atomizer on the same filter outlet pipe as an inline heater? If you can I am guessing the heater should be before the...

I am currently upgrading my Rio 400 tanks (400l model, currently with 4x 54W T5 lights). I currently dose with Easy-life ferts (including...

Hi guys,:) Need your advice / input for my planted tank. I have read many posts here where having the spray bar length wise, especially for big...

hey, just joined the group, I've read the forums for a long time and always found good advice and informative posts. While I've a rare day of I...

Had a bit of an issue that is now (nearly) resolved. A couple of years back I obtained a CO2 bottle via Adams Gas after being assured that I could...

Hi, My tank measures 150 x 60 x 45 cm, and contains about 350 litres. It is lit by 3 85w T5s, with reflectors. The filter is an Eheim 2076,...

Hi fishpeople, Yeap, so approx how much CO2 Kgs and ££ you spend on CO2 periodically? Also the method of diffusion you use? Thats it really,...

There is something going on with my CO2 system I'd like to see explained f possible. I have set up a system which uses DIY molasses and yeast CO2...

I have an AquaMedic 1000 CO2 reactor and am preparing to set up my new filter; a Fluval FX5. The ribbed Fluval hosing isn't that compatible with...

Hi I have had two inline up co2 diffusers from co2art and both have developed a leak. Not straight away, but over a period of weeks. Any idea...

Hi all, First of all: I realize that the question I'm about to ask has been asked before and I've done some reading already. But I wanted to ask...

LED lights are on for 9 hours at maximum 40% of their capacity. KH color test (with a Sera drop set), color change at the 7th and sometimes 6th...

I'm planning to buy these stuffs next year. I believe that linking any store site is prohibited, but i need to post it anyway for you guys to see...

Hi there appears to be CO2 leaking from the back of the pressure dial on my CO2 regulator. I'm wondering if this a common fault with a CO2...

Hi all, I have a concern, since I've been running my UP atomiser I've been having to run my co2 at a very fast bps to get the drop checker to go...

Hi everyone, It has happened again. :eek: First I noticed my plants shedding its leaves and then a sudden burst of green spot algae on most of...

Hoi! New project on the way. Will start just with a bit of tech Tank: Optiwhite 6mm, clear seal, (LxHxW) 60x40x40cm, approx90L Light: 2xT5 28w...

Hi all you lovely people For months and months all I've tried hasn't worked, I just don't understand why my plants keep dying.. All my plants,...

Hi all, Just wanted your thoughts. I have a Juwel Rio 180 with the internal Juwel filter. I currently have a glass diffuser that sits under my...

Hi everyone,:) Just wanted to share my experience with my inline Co2 diffuser yesterday. I have my Co2 on a timer to switch on at 7am. At about...

Hi guys! I am in the process of setting up a new tank and here's what I have thought 1) I'll buy a 2.5 feet long tank roughly 25g 2)I want dense...