adding O2 to covered tank

grinch · 04-04-2008, 11:45 AM

the more I read, the more I believe I need to add suplemental O2 to my tank. It has a tightly covered top (good to keep my 6line in the tank) but apparently bad for 02 exchange.

Have not had o2 tested, but reef is ok not really "flourishing" like pics I see.

lcstorc · 04-04-2008, 01:19 PM

Do you have a sump or is the entire tank covered by glass?
I have eggcrate as the covering for my tanks and it works great to keep fish in but also allows air in. I also have an air pump in my sump and several fans but I live in Florida where it is a larger problem.

Triggerjay · 04-04-2008, 06:56 PM

Speaking of O2,... I have a test kit.. What are the acceptable parameters? What are we shooting for? Thanks

Jason

grinch · 04-07-2008, 11:57 AM

there are 3 spots for a sump in back, the first has heater, polyfilter and charcoal, second has ion echange material, third just a sponge and powerhead

lcstorc · 04-07-2008, 12:20 PM

So it is an all in one setup and totally closed?

grinch · 04-09-2008, 04:41 PM

yes totally closed, I added an air pump sized two sizes up and seems to help?? or is it imagination??

lcstorc · 04-09-2008, 06:22 PM

That could certainly help particularly if the air you are using is high in oxygen and low in CO2. One of the signs of excess CO2 is lowered PH. I would keep an eye on that in any closed system. That doesn't say you have enough oxygen just the level of CO2 you have in the system.

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grinch Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Providence RI Posts: 105 View Gallery Karma Komment	adding O2 to covered tank the more I read, the more I believe I need to add suplemental O2 to my tank. It has a tightly covered top (good to keep my 6line in the tank) but apparently bad for 02 exchange. Have not had o2 tested, but reef is ok not really "flourishing" like pics I see. __________________ PAIN IS INEVITABLE, SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,786 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: adding O2 to covered tank Do you have a sump or is the entire tank covered by glass? I have eggcrate as the covering for my tanks and it works great to keep fish in but also allows air in. I also have an air pump in my sump and several fans but I live in Florida where it is a larger problem. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,067 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: adding O2 to covered tank Speaking of O2,... I have a test kit.. What are the acceptable parameters? What are we shooting for? Thanks Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

04-07-2008, 11:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
grinch Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Providence RI Posts: 105 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: adding O2 to covered tank there are 3 spots for a sump in back, the first has heater, polyfilter and charcoal, second has ion echange material, third just a sponge and powerhead __________________ PAIN IS INEVITABLE, SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL

04-07-2008, 12:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,786 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: adding O2 to covered tank So it is an all in one setup and totally closed? __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

04-09-2008, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
grinch Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Providence RI Posts: 105 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: adding O2 to covered tank yes totally closed, I added an air pump sized two sizes up and seems to help?? or is it imagination?? __________________ PAIN IS INEVITABLE, SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL

04-09-2008, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,786 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: adding O2 to covered tank That could certainly help particularly if the air you are using is high in oxygen and low in CO2. One of the signs of excess CO2 is lowered PH. I would keep an eye on that in any closed system. That doesn't say you have enough oxygen just the level of CO2 you have in the system. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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