Hof?

[Ker]

I would like to ask if Hof able to create circulation for co2 ? Or need to be lily pipe ?

[thebaldingaquarist]

I would like to ask if Hof able to create circulation for co2 ? Or need to be lily pipe ?

Can clarify your question abit? What do you mean by circulation for co2?

[Berny]

Can clarify your question abit? What do you mean by circulation for co2?

create water circulation. I think. no, hof doesn't have enough strength to do so, and the waterfall agitation diffuses co2 out of water

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[Ker]

create water circulation. I think. no, hof doesn't have enough strength to do so, and the waterfall agitation diffuses co2 out of water

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Hmm so you mean that HOF will make co2 injection to waste ?

[Berny]

yes, which is why most people uses canister filter for planted tank, low or no surface agitation. while shrimp tanks usually have low requirement plants due to sponge filter or hof

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[Ker]

yes, which is why most people uses canister filter for planted tank, low or no surface agitation. while shrimp tanks usually have low requirement plants due to sponge filter or hof

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I think I will need to post a photo of my setup I was able to control my waterfall flow rate but I'm afraid that the water circulation is not there to circulate the co2

[Berny]

wavemaker

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[Ker]

Hmm okay thanks a lot! berny 👌

[Urban Aquaria]

For a hang-on-filter to create circulation around the tank, you need to make sure the output ramp of the filter is partially below the water level, so instead of water dropping directly down into the water surface, it should curve and flow across the surface and around the tank in a circular returning pattern.

You can test it by dropping in a semi-floating food pellet and watching it travel in mid-water around the tank, that could give you an idea of the circulation pattern.

Ideally it should move across the top surface, then drop down the opposite side glass wall, travel along the substrate and end up under the filter output, float up, then get pushed across again.

[thebaldingaquarist]

Hi Ker,
I think your question needs some clarification. are you asking
1. will HOF given enough circulation for CO2 and other nutrients?
2. Will HOF diffuse/dissolve enough CO2?
3. Will HOF preserve enough CO2 in the water column?

1. HOF circulation, whether or not its enough depends on your tank dimension.
2. I suggest not depending on your HOF for CO2 dissolution. run the output of the HOF towards the CO2 diffuser if you are using one. this will disrupt water flow near the water flow. there are people who believe that will improve CO2 dissolution. I am one of those.
3. to preserve CO2 in the water, you need to ensure KH is low, water temp is low and surface agitation is kept minimal.

[Ker]

Wow you guys are really the expert! I think I have made a lot of mistake hopefully I could upload some pics for you guys to view and advise me . Big Thank you to all !!

[thebaldingaquarist]

Wow you guys are really the expert! I think I have made a lot of mistake hopefully I could upload some pics for you guys to view and advise me . Big Thank you to all !!

Please also include things like how many bubbles per sec and water volume, tank dimensions as we cannot tell from the tank pic.

Hope it will be of help.

[felix_fx2]

HOF can circulate water, due to the design of water flowing out like a waterfall from the "Lip" there is alot of Co2 lost there (water to air surface contact ratio affects the exchange of gas mainly oc and co2.)
Put your diffuser at the exit lip's direction so that the down current from hof makes co2 stay longer in water.


If you can, upload a picture to the fourm (gallery or photobucket also do fine) & give as much info as you can about your tank.
It will provide more insight & bros here will find it easier to give you more accurate advice.

psst, don't worry nice or not. we all been through not so pretty tanks.

[thebaldingaquarist]

HOF can circulate water, due to the design of water flowing out like a waterfall from the "Lip" there is alot of Co2 lost there (water to air surface contact ratio affects the exchange of gas mainly oc and co2.)
Put your diffuser at the exit lip's direction so that the down current from hof makes co2 stay longer in water.


If you can, upload a picture to the fourm (gallery or photobucket also do fine) & give as much info as you can about your tank.
It will provide more insight & bros here will find it easier to give you more accurate advice.

psst, don't worry nice or not. we all been through not so pretty tanks.

Agree.
I am still with the "not so pretty tanks" stage.... ARGH.

[Ker]

Please also include things like how many bubbles per sec and water volume, tank dimensions as we cannot tell from the tank pic.

Hope it will be of help.

For my Co2 I'm trying to use Sicce Co2 life
And is a 2 ft tank hmm further updates after I uploaded some photo thanks !

[Urban Aquaria]

For my Co2 I'm trying to use Sicce Co2 life...

You'll be using the in-tank electrolysis/carbon cartridge system? I saw that at LFS before but wasn't sure how well it works... do post a review on it. Looks interesting.

[felix_fx2]

For my Co2 I'm trying to use Sicce Co2 life
And is a 2 ft tank hmm further updates after I uploaded some photo thanks !

Looks like Sicce did a better job then JEBO, i see got powerhead inside.
Questions, when you bought it or rather where you bought it from. Did they sell the replacement plates & were they affordable?

Just for reference here's the jebo unit picture vs the Sicce picture. (you can google and make yourself happy)


Last time got some folks using
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...-CO2-Generator


@Erctheanda, Eirc i have tanks that are always not nice to me. Don't feel so bad la.

[Ker]

[QUOTE=felix_fx2;745311]Looks like Sicce did a better job then JEBO, i see got powerhead inside.
Questions, when you bought it or rather where you bought it from. Did they sell the replacement plates & were they affordable?

Felix: I bought it from polyart at clementi I just like to try it out as I have limited space on my table they do sell cartridge that comes in 3 cost about 60++ but I only seen my plants pearl once looks like it didn't work

[diazman]

IMHO, HOF is good for small tanks, im currently using a 2041 Eheim Liberty on a GEX "S" tank. Water filled to the brim, HOF tuned to half output and pumping CO2. Plants grew well and pearling In the end, it boils down to how/what you thing is suitable for your setup.

[Ker]

IMHO, HOF is good for small tanks, im currently using a 2041 Eheim Liberty on a GEX "S" tank. Water filled to the brim, HOF tuned to half output and pumping CO2. Plants grew well and pearling In the end, it boils down to how/what you thing is suitable for your setup.

Hmm can I know the direction of the HOF and the co2 ?