Hi Guys,
For the last 2.5 months I have been running an AM1000 + DIY needle wheel connected to spray bar. I maxed out the AM1000 (i.e. pumped as much CO2 into it as I could without setting up a constant cycle through the dual venturi line) and also continously upped the needle wheel until I obtained good results. All plants generally doing well.
But - my 6.8kg bottle (15lbs?) has just run out. 2.5 months is ridiculous though; what a horrendous waste of gas (probably mainly due to the DIY needle which was really cranking it out). At least I gave it a decent go though.
Now I'm not sure what to do next. ;-)
I know I should be able to get good results using much less gas. Surely I should be able to get 6 months+, my tank isn't that big, and the lighting is low.
For the moment, I am going to go back to using the AM1000 exclusively. I have pushed everything down as low as possible in the tank, as close to the substrate as I can get, so as to absolutely minimize surface movement. The fish are fine.
The details of my tank are:
Tank: 72" x 18" x 15" (a little under 100g I think)
Lighting: Only 120w of T8
Fert: EI for 100g
Any suggestions most welcome!
Scott.
For the last 2.5 months I have been running an AM1000 + DIY needle wheel connected to spray bar. I maxed out the AM1000 (i.e. pumped as much CO2 into it as I could without setting up a constant cycle through the dual venturi line) and also continously upped the needle wheel until I obtained good results. All plants generally doing well.
But - my 6.8kg bottle (15lbs?) has just run out. 2.5 months is ridiculous though; what a horrendous waste of gas (probably mainly due to the DIY needle which was really cranking it out). At least I gave it a decent go though.
Now I'm not sure what to do next. ;-)
I know I should be able to get good results using much less gas. Surely I should be able to get 6 months+, my tank isn't that big, and the lighting is low.
For the moment, I am going to go back to using the AM1000 exclusively. I have pushed everything down as low as possible in the tank, as close to the substrate as I can get, so as to absolutely minimize surface movement. The fish are fine.
The details of my tank are:
Tank: 72" x 18" x 15" (a little under 100g I think)
Lighting: Only 120w of T8
Fert: EI for 100g
Any suggestions most welcome!
Scott.