When to make CO2 adjustments?

[maxthedog123]

OK - I managed to set up my new pressurized CO2 system earlier today without blowing myself up. So far so good!! I have 1bps going into the tank right now.

When should I start testing the pH? How often to test?

How long should I let it run before making adjustments to the bps?

Right now I'm just running it through a Red Sea power diffuser until I decide on a reactor. The bubbles are flowing up past the output of my Fluval, so I'm getting some decent circulation.

 

[mgamer20o0]

i run it for a hour or so then check. change it a little at a time.

 

[WyldFya]

I check my levels all before the lights come on. Then I test every 45 minutes or so, and adjust from there.

 

[Lonewolfblue]

The bps will also depend on the quality of the difuser/reactor. I personally prefer running the CO2 through a limewood airstone, which generates micro bubbles, and have this under my filter intake. Been running this setup about 3 years now with no problems, and my CO2 levels are high for a low bubble rate. I generally keep mine between 35ppm-50ppm.