Elephantnosey
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Brand new CO2 art elite system - 2 weeks in use. 6.35 bottle. Pressure on regulator is 40 / 45 psi.
The CO2 only goes into the diffuser when the needle valve is opened up to an insane level for 15 seconds. Then I can see the CO2 pushing through the tube and out of the diffuser. There is some water in the diffuser.
As soon as I close the valve to the correct 3 to 4 bubbles per second, the water pushes the CO2 back and I can see it going backwards in the tube. Now I'm not sure where it's going ( I've checked for leaks several times ) but it's not going into the tank.
I'm contemplating getting rid and getting one of those inline diffusers which go onto the filter inlet pipe.
Would anyone recommend anyone in particular, or are they all capable?
I run a powerhead which goes right across the tank and water movement is adequate.
Thoughts please?
The CO2 only goes into the diffuser when the needle valve is opened up to an insane level for 15 seconds. Then I can see the CO2 pushing through the tube and out of the diffuser. There is some water in the diffuser.
As soon as I close the valve to the correct 3 to 4 bubbles per second, the water pushes the CO2 back and I can see it going backwards in the tube. Now I'm not sure where it's going ( I've checked for leaks several times ) but it's not going into the tank.
I'm contemplating getting rid and getting one of those inline diffusers which go onto the filter inlet pipe.
Would anyone recommend anyone in particular, or are they all capable?
I run a powerhead which goes right across the tank and water movement is adequate.
Thoughts please?