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Co2 and surface agitation


Vince
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I have a 50g with 2 Angels. Heavily planted. I’m only running a sponge filter, and just started injecting co2.  I have the sponge go off when the co2 kicks on. I felt like the sponge would gas off the co2 to quick. Fish seem fine with this setup. Just seems like I need some circulation to distribute this co2 throughout the tank better. Any suggestions? Will the co2 get into all the water volume with the way I have it? Thanks in advance 

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Hi @Vince

Yes, to get the most benefit from your CO2 you do want to circulate it throughout the tank, ideally with minimal surface agitation.  Look into a powerhead, I like Hydor Koralia Nanoor Koralia Evolution designs that help keep detritus out of the blades / housing.  I am circulating water in my 75 gallon at about 700 gph and I could probably use more.  I try to have 10X the tank water in circulation and filtration in my planted tanks.  Hope this helps. -Roy spacer.png

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