Liquid Fill In Bubble Counter?

Quick evap? I wonder what kind of bubble counter youre using. Whatever youre using, just remember that CO2 is an aggresive gas.

 

The first thing that needs to be done after setting up a pressurized CO2 system is to leak check it. The amount of CO2 we use in an aquarium is barely more than a slight leak, so any leakage at all will deplete the CO2 supply rapidly, and it can make you think you are putting a lot of CO2 into the water, when it is really going into the atmosphere. (Greenhouse gas?) Use a soap solution such as kids bubble blowing solution to find leaks. Apply it generously, so it drips, then wait a few minutes and look for tiny masses of bubbles, indicating leaks. When I had problems with fast "evaporation" of bubble counter water I found it was actually a tiny leak at the base of the bubble counter, which leaked the water out.

 

IMHO...More trouble than it's worth...

As Vaughn already suggested do a leak test, and fix the leaks. This will count for alot more than piddling with Glycerine, and it's only messy the first time, and considerably easier to clean up. You'll find that once the system balances correctly you'll have a lot of extra time on your hands to fritter away, and obsess little details like Water Changes, Pruning, and refilling that bloody bubble counter ! LOL. HTH Prof M

 

i have the same problem im almost positive i have no leaks will the water evaporate naturally or is the only cause a small leak . I have to fill the bubble counter once a month . 20lb tank over a year old needle hasent moved yet and i gave it a soap test. ?
Dave