Co2

[richietay]

seeking advice on Co2, currently i'm using cylinder Co2 on a 4ft tank.
Co2 disolved, i'm using a diffuser placed right end of the tank.i'm running on overhead filter.
i can see most of the plants photosysnessis, bubbling can be seen. but i seen ppl trying out on reactor, bubbling thru filter, etc.....
can i ask wether my option is correct, do i need to alter the method. Be very thankful for ur comments...!!!

[David]

The problem with overhead filters is that you are going to loose alot of CO2 due to excessive water movement.

How long have you planted your tank?

[tawauboy]

if things are working out well, there is no need to change.
different methods of co2 diffusion have different diffusion efficiency. reactor has the best. so explore other methods if you cannot achieve sufficient co2 concentration with your current method.

[richietay]

planted tank 1yrs old already..
i'm now starting another project with another 4ft, with glosso covered in the foreground and a log w/moss in center-3days old!!
so for the Co2 method should i adopt the reactor method?!?! cos heard glosso are quite sensitive to Co2
any final suggestion?!?! very grateful for all your advices

[David]

If the plants have been growing for a year with your current setup, leave it alone.......