Best ways to reduce CO2

[mkoenig]

Best thing I did was get the CO2 cannister from BRS with the CO2 scrubbing media. Worked great for me.

This did absolutely nothing for me.

 

[Reefahholic]

The best methods I’ve found that are somewhat reasonable are Kalk and CO2 absorption media. Other than that I’d love to have a ERV.

 

[Reefahholic]

This did absolutely nothing for me.

If the skimmer is poor, underrated, or being choked out, this can sometimes be the case. Or if the skimmer pump is running at a low gph.

 

[nano reef]

I should say I have been running Jim's/Randy's new 2 part with hydroxide for over a year now and it's been great. Strongest pH boost there is for dosing.

What is Jim/randys 2 part? I cant open windows in Fl. to hot. I cant run a line from skimmer because I have yard sprayed. I need a easy fix!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

What is Jim/randys 2 part? I cant open windows in Fl. to hot. I cant run a line from skimmer because I have yard sprayed. I need a easy fix!

If you want an ultra high pH two part, this is the easiest:

Second New DIY Two Part Recipe with Higher pH Boost

In a previous thread, I posted a true two part DIY recipe: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-diy-two-part-recipes-with-higher-ph-boost.344500/ But some folks may want to just swap the new ingredient into my 2/3 part recipe (as used by BRS, for example). Here's the original recipe link...

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