Anyone Oxygenate In Sump/ Skimmer To Reduce Co2 To Balance Ph/alk

[Kevin Cantelon]

Just want to know how well it works.

 

[Pistol]

never heard of it, don't think I would want an oxygen bottle in my house if that's what you mean.

 

[Nonuser]

I was reading an article on this very subject the other day and the school of thought is that your Skimmer should be injecting enough oxygen into your system and you can always run a line outside the house for fresh air.

The issue with oxygen or an air stone is the Salt spray and the micro bubbles

 

[Shooter000]

Are you talking about microscrubing?,

 

[shamous113]

I've read a few posts on reef central about people using a line from outside to feed their skimmer fresh air, it only raises the ph a bit 0.2-0.4 overall but some say it helps to stabilize their ph especially when their house has a lot of people in it. here are a cpl of posts http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2650997&highlight=co2
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1818641

 

[Kevin Cantelon]

I was reading an article on this very subject the other day and the school of thought is that your Skimmer should be injecting enough oxygen into your system and you can always run a line outside the house for fresh air.

The issue with oxygen or an air stone is the Salt spray and the micro bubbles

fresh air into skimmer is exactly what i was thinking. thanks

 

[Kevin Cantelon]

I've read a few posts on reef central about people using a line from outside to feed their skimmer fresh air, it only raises the ph a bit 0.2-0.4 overall but some say it helps to stabilize their ph especially when their house has a lot of people in it. here are a cpl of posts http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2650997&highlight=co2
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1818641

stabilizing a couple of points might be good for alot reefs out there. thanks for info

 

[shamous113]

you can also use a co2 scrubber attached to your skimmer if running a line outside isn't an option.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/instructions/article/co2-scrubber-installation
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-universal-co2-scrubber.html
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-color-changing-medical-grade-co2-absorbent.html

 

[Kevin Cantelon]

Do CO2 Scrubbers work enough to warrant buying it?

 

[shamous113]

I honestly don't know. I would try the cheaper option first and see if it makes a difference before buying a scrubber, try cracking a window open and see if it helps to get you where you want to be. just my $0.02

 

[Quartapound]

I've got my skimmer airline running outside, and there was a definite measurable improvement.

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