Another newbie with 2ft planted intentions

[exo]

Jus to check, do you guys use a check valve between bubble counter and inlet to reactor?uploadfromtaptalk1461385340375.jpg

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[Urban Aquaria]

For my Co2 systems, i always put a check valve in between the reactor and bubble counter, this is mainly so that the dirty water from the aquarium doesn't back flow (when the Co2 solenoid is off) and enter the bubble counter, mixing with the clean distilled water inside it. It helps to prevent algae growing inside the bubble counter.

[Realcaster]

The bubble counter you have already have a check valve built in. You don't need another one. Adding another check valve doesn't make sense too because if there are back flow of water, the water from your bubble counter will leak in first

UA is right about the tank water getting into the bubble counter, for me, I am already using tank water in the bubble counter so far no algae problem.

[jackychun]

I also didn't use the check valve after bubble counter and before reactor cause I didn't know what would it do during my setup time. So I thought the built-in check valve in the bubble counter is good enough. Now I am lazy to install it since everything setup. So far no algae inside that too.


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[exo]

I jus damaged 2 reactor... Damm. It...broke at the co2 inlet...

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[Realcaster]

Yes, it sucks, previously, I broke one of mine too. If you think you want to sell the 2 propeller inside, please let me know.

[Realcaster]

This is how I salvage mine.

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[exo]

My screw thread broke clean... noting to hold on to

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[jackychun]

One of the reasons I do not wanna take out to put check valve is it is too fragile and easy to be broken.

Realcaster-DYI King!


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[Urban Aquaria]

Don't worry, your tank setups are still new... soon will have algae and mulm slowly accumulate inside all the connected parts, just like the pipes and hoses.

Its a minor issue though, doesn't really affect the bubble counter operation, just another extra item to take apart and clean during filter maintenance.

As for avoiding stress breakage on the reactor input port, just install a push-in connector along the Co2 line (similar to the white one that Realcaster uses in his photo). Those connectors will make it easy to disconnect and reconnect the Co2 line without risk of breaking the input port.

[jackychun]

Yup! Good idea to have that connector along the CO2 line. Where do you buy that, Realcaster? I will cut and install that instead of pulling the hose out of CO2 reactor in the coming cleaning time. Honestly, I wish I can just leave the filter alone without cleaning, just afraid things will be up side down after cleaning.


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[Realcaster]

The idea of the connector is from UA. Very good advise, I have one for all my co2 outlets. After that no more casualty .

I got that connector from Y618, $1 each, cheap and filmsy looking but it actually works without leaking even when I connect it to those high pressure atomizer.

[exo]

Gona get the then... hope C328 has them

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[exo]

Yes, it sucks, previously, I broke one of mine too. If you think you want to sell the 2 propeller inside, please let me know.

Bro.. when u want the propeller? Gona clean up everything and use the bottom half as my pincers/tools holder.

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[exo]

Went back to the shop and got a replacement with no question asked.. apparently the shop didn't know that it would break so easily... told the boss should feed back to the distributor.... jus finished reconnecting back everything from emergency state shag...

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[exo]

Not knowing what I bought sometime back.. jus found out that it's name is Rotala wallichii, nice maroon hue at the tips.. intrestingly the leaves will close up at night and open for light during the day

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[jackychun]

That is a fast growing plants, I guess. Looks like a very healthy plants. I like the purple maroon hue at the tips!!

[exo]

My tank has been consistently showing Nitrate at 10ppm to 20ppm even after WC (25%)is that normal?
Readings were taken just before and immediately after WC.

Algae is constantly growing on rocks and walls but kept in check by clean up crew (no cloured or hair algae). Is there something I must or must not do?



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[Realcaster]

I recently added a small UV to my 2ft low profile tank. Very effective. And the most significant change is when I add phosphate .

[jackychun]

My tank has been consistently showing Nitrate at 10ppm to 20ppm even after WC (25%)is that normal?
Readings were taken just before and immediately after WC.

Algae is constantly growing on rocks and walls but kept in check by clean up crew (no cloured or hair algae). Is there something I must or must not do?



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I think Nitrate Level is around 10-20ppm is normal. It is the same as my tank. That is good for the plants to take and we do not have to dose N anyway.

For the algae, if your cleaning crew can handle it then just let it be. They need to have work to do right?