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Originally Posted by Delphinus
And this metricide eliminates the need for injecting CO2 then?
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I dose the full Seachem line up with the exception of Excel and Flourish Trace. The Excel is not as effective compared to pressurized co2. But is an option.
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Originally Posted by Delphinus
I guess what I'm not explaining very well is that what has me stumped is not that "it takes a lot of CO2." I understand I'm losing CO2 due to the sump. What has me stumped is that no amount of CO2 makes ANY difference.
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Try cleaning the reactor first. You can completely dissassemble the clear plastic part. the bottom round circle needs to be pulled off with pliers. You need to take the impeller out and give the motor a good rinse too. Then dial your co2 to 2 bubbles per minute. I like to put vegetable oil into my bubble counter verus using water. Refill your co2 drop checker/indicator and check with again in 24 hours.
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Originally Posted by Delphinus
I've even reduced the surface agitation quite significantly by removing the Tunze and it made no difference.
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Water flow and movement is very important. The more circulation the faster the co2 can spread. It sounds like you don't have a drop checker and are measuring with a test kit?