im planning on haveing a 125 gallon tank with a wet dry filter so how would i set up a C02 tank system.
how to set up a C02 tank
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1st thing is your going to lose alot of C02 with a wet/dry
by wet/dry i assume you mean a trickle tray which is where you will lose most of your C02
a standard sump is ok just minimize the splash
and as far as how to setup C02
you inject bubbles before return pump
or use a inline diffuser after return pump or a in-tank setup with a small powerhead and a gravelvac
all will work well
just remember C02 is not cheap $1 per Lb you will get tired of refilling your tank every month
so check for leaks and minimize water aeration
by wet/dry i assume you mean a trickle tray which is where you will lose most of your C02
a standard sump is ok just minimize the splash
and as far as how to setup C02
you inject bubbles before return pump
or use a inline diffuser after return pump or a in-tank setup with a small powerhead and a gravelvac
all will work well
just remember C02 is not cheap $1 per Lb you will get tired of refilling your tank every month
so check for leaks and minimize water aeration
I have a trickly down filter, with a bio-wheel under my aquarium and I use pressurized CO2 without too much of a loss of CO2. You do not lose as much as most ppl think, but it is not as efficient as a canister filter. Mine is a 55 gallon aquarium, so I do not know what the loss on a bigger tank would be. From the filter sump, I have a underwater pump that goes to my CO2 reactor(DIY) and then back to my tank.
Plants are the only reason I can think of for having a CO2 system, unless you are interested in using it for lowering PH.
ok cool. i was ust woundering. when i get my planted tank going ill do it for sure