Top 10 Aquarium CO2 MISTAKES MADE!
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- Learn to perfect your aquarium CO2 setup with MJ Aquascaping's expert advice! In this video, we uncover common mistakes that can hinder your aquatic plants' growth. From diffusion techniques to monitoring, we'll guide you through the essentials. Discover practical tips to optimize CO2 levels for a thriving aquarium. Watch now and elevate your aquascape with MJ Aquascaping!
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0:00 Introduction
0:28 - Not Using a Timer
1:13 - Starting CO2 Too Late
2:00 - Not Using a Check Valve
3:49 - Using a High Quality CO2 Diffuser
4:30 - Incorrectly Measuring CO2
5:18 - Not Using a CO2 Drop Checker
5:57 - Not Having a Spare CO2 Tank
6:30 - Having CO2 Diffuser in Wrong Spot
7:24 - Not Cleaning CO2 Diffuser Frequently
8:14 - Using Water in CO2 Bubble Counter
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Loved the glycerin tip - I knew people used something other than water, but didn't know what it was until now. Thanks!
I think using glycerin is my last mistake to fix. I knew I'd heard someone mention something besides water in the bubble counter before, but couldn't find it. Glad it was mentioned here!
Been following this man and the team over at Green Aqua for so many years when it comes to freshwater.
Gute, nützliche Tipps zum Thema CO2! 😉
Was just cursing my bubble counter being out of water again, not 20 minutes before watching. Glycerin will be here tonight. Thanks for the tip.
Glad to hear this helped!
What about inline diffusers? Glycerin was a good tip, I’ll try that one.
While a drop checker is better than bbs, it’s not actually that accurate.
I have a bubble counter with water but.... it has a special hole where u refill it with a syringe. So no need to unplug anything. Its made by aquapros. Really handy.
Do you still add plant fertiliser to your tanks alongside the co2? I'm just in the process of learning about it and want to add a co2 kit and was hoping to cut bk on all the chemical fertilisers in my tank
May depend a bit on your set up - but while the combo of CO2 and ferts will likely result in the best plant growth, if your goal is to cut back on ferts go ahead and just use CO2. We have multiple setups with only CO2, no ferts, and they are doing great. That said, when your planted substrate deteriorates (maybe after a year) ferts may be a needed supplement for your root feeders if you’re not otherwise using root tabs or changing the substrate.
Thanks so much. I just bought my first co2 regulator from co2art. I cannot get the diffuser to bubble. Now I believe I have water in the line. I'm going to open the regulator and let it flow and see if it starts to bubble.
Diffusers can take a bit to show bubbles. Sometimes bigger ones first then smaller ones. You can crank up the flow temporarily to push it through and get it going faster then back the flow down.
Is glycerin safe for the ultra fine defusers that warn against using mineral oils or any kind of 'bubble counter fluid'?
If glycerin or mineral spirits were to get to your diffuser, you would need to replace it. But that is unlikely to happen (at least in our experience)
Is vegetable glycerine the same thing? It’s all i can find. And can you add food coloring to it to make it different colors?
That should work the same, but let us know if you get a different result.
Glycerin, eh? Off I go get me some then!!
What type of glycerin do you use?
Just a vegetable glycerin works fine
If i don't like CO2 bubbles... Can i set my difuser under de filter? The bubbles goes inside the filter and back to the water... Can it work?
Absolutely it works. But if you have a canister filter using an in-line reactor is the best whereby the CO2 micro bubbles is dissolved before coming out of the outflow pipe of your filter. Sera Flore 500 or 1000 active reactor are amongst the best.
maybe oil instead of glicerine??
Baby oil has been known to work as well. The viscosity will be different between water, baby oil, and glycerin. Just make sure you are checking your CO2 checker and adjusting the flow for whatever you are using.