Have you tested to find the source of the low PH?
The pH does go up to around 8 when I open the window. I have a newer house within five years central HVAC so? My cabinet is sealed with only a couple little holes but I do have a ventilation fan. I was going to run the air intake for the scrubber outside of the stand.
You can read what others get if you read the reviews
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Yes sir thanks. That’s the same unit I have. Will adding an oversize scrubber (more media) make the media last longer?You can read what others get if you read the reviews
Universal CO2 Scrubber
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) can directly affect the pH of your aquarium, and with a low pH, corals may not grow as fast. Connecting a CO2 scrubber directly to the venturi on your skimmer along with CO2 absorption media you can control the amount of CO2 that is being sucked into your skimmer...
Your house is new so your HVAC is tied to the outside air, so indoor CO2 should not be your problem. Your tank design however ... well that is your problem. I have a real problem with enclosed sump areas and this is why. Also if the top of your tank is enclosed then your tank has no way to "breath". The CO2 is going to build up. A better alternative is chaeto or macro in the sump. Those mangroves aren't going to cut it they don't grow fast enough. Also uncover your tank (if it is covered) and get more air flow through your stand. Just leaving the doors open should be enough to pull up your PH. Another alternative is to put your skimmer airline outside of your stand. These are much cheaper and more effective solutions than a CO2 scrubber.
This is what I use for media. If you buy it in bulk obviously it cost less and then becomes more realistic for people who are (not rich)
Thanks!This is what I use for media. If you buy it in bulk obviously it cost less and then becomes more realistic for use people who are (not rich)
How long of life with I get out of 1 cartridge size?This is what I use for media. If you buy it in bulk obviously it cost less and then becomes more realistic for people who are (not rich)
The answer to this question has few variables and Impossible to give you good answer. The time it will last will depend on how long it runs for. How long it runs for is determined by how much co2 is in your air and what ph level you are shooting for. With this being said with my experience it has lasted anywhere from 2-4 weeks. Mine runs more then 50% of the day most days.
I use solenoid ball valves and apex to control valves to open and close allowing skimmer to pull air thru scrubber or my 1 1/2inch outside pvc tube. Skimmer runs 24/7 valves open and close to re route scrubber air
