Bubble counters query

[FrannyB]

Has anyone used this type? If so, how does it connect? http://www.aquacave.com/co2-glass-blown ... -2867.html#

I need two bubble counters because I'm going to use diffusers this time. Can anyone recommend something? Or if I get that splitter that Damion just bought could I use just one?

[ddavila06]

if you get the splitter that DamiAn just bought u can use just one what? bubble counter?? but you will have two lines... you would need one bubble counter for each, unless im understanding wrong...

i don't have a bubble counter, and find no much need. i have though the spiral thing with the co2 diffuser, works well, so far no fish gasping! LOL

[FrannyB]

Thanks DamiAn:)

[150EH]

What tank size are you using these diffusers on? Are both diffusers going on a single tank?

I've never used that style BC but it must have a built in back flow device, so you just fill it with liquid and put it in line.

[FrannyB]

Two tanks: 100gal and a 40 brdr

[150EH]

So you would need a splitter and dual bubble counters and dual or better diffusers, the 100 gallon may need more than one.

[FrannyB]

Hmm. What about just using a powerhead to circulate the C02 in the 100?

[ddavila06]

Hmm. What about just using a powerhead to circulate the C02 in the 100?

thats how i did with my 125. got good results though i didnt do full ferts and all the fancy stuff...

at one point i was thinking of doing a splitter just for the 125, i think is a good idea, one to a powerhead and one to the filter output or something

[Cristy Keister]

I like the diffuser (wood airstone) with a powerhead on my smaller tanks. On a big tank I would probably use an inline unit because I'm sure they dissolve the Co2 better. However, I hear that the CO2 corrodes filter parts like rubber seals and such, so it would be better to use the inline unit on a loop with a powerhead. I also stopped using them with my filters because the bubbles were making too much noise in the filter.

[150EH]

This is just one man's opinion, but I think diffusers are very inefficient and work ok on small tanks but on larger tanks don't deliver enough dissolved gas to be efficient. But it's really just a matter of you burning more gas and if it's a really high light tank you may not achieve the growth you want. So it's more of a trade off by not using a reactor or something more efficient but it will certainly has a positive effect on the plants and may be good in a low or medium light tank, good luck.