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smantzer Big Fish Posts: 378 Kudos: 347 Votes: 10 Registered: 02-Nov-2004	So, I've decided on the co2 system I want to buy. Bubblecounter comes seperately though-- what's the significance of a bubblecounter? Do I need one? I'm a total newbie with this co2 stuff.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	i may be wrong, but i think it is made to keep a steady rate of c02 in your tank so your not overloading your tank with it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	you use the bubble counter to make sure you have a steady flow of co2 into the tank. depending on the type of co2 system you have, that could be anywhere from 1-4 bubbles per second. start with 1 bubble per sec and keep a close eye on your ph levels. make sure you know your kh levels as well, then use [link=this chart]http://www.sfbaaps.com/reference/table_01.shtml" style="COLOR: #ff0044[/link] to make sure you have the best concentration of co2 in your tank "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
smantzer Big Fish Posts: 378 Kudos: 347 Votes: 10 Registered: 02-Nov-2004	thank you very much all!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
Untitled No. 4 Big Fish Posts: 488 Kudos: 452 Votes: 33 Registered: 07-Nov-2004	Some professional CO2 set ups (like JBL) don't use bubble counter because you can actually see the bubbles going up the diffuser. Those systems would require a bubble counter if your tank is heavily planted and the diffuser would be invisible.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43


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