co2 question

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  1. vanpyre

    vanpyre Flamingo Tongue

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    hi there guys, i hope this finds you all in good health.

    I have a quick question, i have recently upgraded my skimmer to a v2 1500, £25 pounds ;D;D brand new, about 45dollar and have noticed you can attach a co2 to it, my question is this, do i need co2?? i have lots of softies and a few fish, i assume this is for growth but do i need one for my tank?? would it help and what does it do??


    many thanks
    simon
     
    vanpyre, Dec 30, 2008
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  2. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    co2 is normally only used through a CA reactor or in a planted tank so I wouldn't think you'd need it
     
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  3. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    I believe it is meant for the effluent that comes out of a Calcium reactor to go through it to help blow off the CO2 still in the effluent.
     
    Otty, Dec 30, 2008
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