I am thinking about increasing my CO2 bubble rate.
This is a last resort option for me.
Some members might remember when I gassed, and killed a couple of Discus, we had for years. I was careful, and turned up the gas slowly while observing the fish. At no time did they gasp at the surface for air. In fact they went to the bottom of the tank. I did not realize they were affected until it was too late. Also I thought due to their size, they would survive better. (Like people and canaries.) Besides the financial loss, the sentimental loss was even greater.
After that experience, I have not raised the CO2, and in fact I swore, I would sacrifice the plants before the Discus. So here we are, with BBA on most plants and ornaments, creating a "dingy" look to the tank.(Of course the fish look great.)
I have taken steps in the past, to overcome the tanks problems. Dual CO2 Rhinox 5000 glass Diffusers; over filtration ( 884 gph), and over circulation (884 gph+ Korila 2); and reduced photoperiod (8hr. X 130 watts).
So, What I am interested in doing is coming up with a "game plan", while minimizing the risk, to the remaining Discus of over gassing, to combat BBA by getting the proper levels of CO2. ( I do believe that is my problem.)
Logically, I think my first question would be where is the best place to purchase clinical grade 4 degree water. I have always made my own, and never noticed any drastic change in color during my last nightmare, till it was too late. (The solution of BB turned yellow in front of the white post in the Oracle d/c, but the rest of the solution did not seem to change, perhaps due to the blue tank background. I was expecting all the solution would of turned bright yellow.) Live, learn, and pay for it!
This is a last resort option for me.
Some members might remember when I gassed, and killed a couple of Discus, we had for years. I was careful, and turned up the gas slowly while observing the fish. At no time did they gasp at the surface for air. In fact they went to the bottom of the tank. I did not realize they were affected until it was too late. Also I thought due to their size, they would survive better. (Like people and canaries.) Besides the financial loss, the sentimental loss was even greater.
After that experience, I have not raised the CO2, and in fact I swore, I would sacrifice the plants before the Discus. So here we are, with BBA on most plants and ornaments, creating a "dingy" look to the tank.(Of course the fish look great.)
I have taken steps in the past, to overcome the tanks problems. Dual CO2 Rhinox 5000 glass Diffusers; over filtration ( 884 gph), and over circulation (884 gph+ Korila 2); and reduced photoperiod (8hr. X 130 watts).
So, What I am interested in doing is coming up with a "game plan", while minimizing the risk, to the remaining Discus of over gassing, to combat BBA by getting the proper levels of CO2. ( I do believe that is my problem.)
Logically, I think my first question would be where is the best place to purchase clinical grade 4 degree water. I have always made my own, and never noticed any drastic change in color during my last nightmare, till it was too late. (The solution of BB turned yellow in front of the white post in the Oracle d/c, but the rest of the solution did not seem to change, perhaps due to the blue tank background. I was expecting all the solution would of turned bright yellow.) Live, learn, and pay for it!
