Ista CO2 Bubble Counter

What is the Ista CO2 Bubble Counter?

The Ista CO2 Bubble Counter is for use with CO2 plant fertilisation systems on small and medium aquariums. It monitors the volume of CO2 bubbles per minute, helping you to achieve the correct dosing.

Key Features:

• Makes monitoring CO2 levels simple
• To be used alongside CO2 plant fertilisation
• Ideally suited for small and medium aquariums
• Helps you to achieve the ideal dosage of CO2
• Providing plants with the correct CO2 levels aids growth
• A simple step in achieving optimal conditions for plant health

What are the benefits of using a bubble counter?

The right CO2 concentration in the water is of great importance for aquarium plants. Carbon dioxide is the main nutrient for plants and promotes their growth. Plants use the CO2 for the photosynthesis and thus supply the water with essential oxygen. They prevent algae growth, remove pollutants, provide hiding places and reduce pathogens. The Ista CO2 Bubble Counter is simple to set up and use, making it easy to monitor the CO2 in your aquarium and keep the ideal dosage of CO2.

Why is CO2 important for a planted aquarium?

Not all aquariums require CO2, but for those packed with live plants, CO2 can dramatically enhance the growth rates, colours, and health of said plants. Some aquatic plants need a constant supply of CO2 to grow, without it they'll struggle to establish themselves in a home aquarium.

To get the most out of your Ista CO2 Bubble Counter, use it in partnership with a high-quality light and some nutritious plant fertiliser. This will give your plants everything they need, and then some.

It's recommended that you keep CO2 levels low in the first few days after set-up. You can increase CO2 levels over time as your aquarium and its inhabitants adjust to an increased influx of CO2.