is it safe to keep a CO2 planted tank in bedroom

[EVAN YUNCK]

I wouldn't do it man. There was a study conducted on people who kept CO2 aquarium systems in their bedrooms, and the results showed after long term exposure, people actually started to exhale CO2 from their lungs.

I REALY HOPE YOU JOKING WITH THIS STATMENT

 

[FSM]

YOU'LL BE FINE. THE CO2 IS DIFUSED INTO THE WATER WCH IS ABSORBED BY THE PLANTS, WICH IN TURN,RELEASE O2 BACK INTO THE ATMOSPHERE.IT WONT FILL UR ROOM WITH CO2

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1. Please press the caps lock key or stop holding shift

2. Only some of the CO2 is used; much of it diffuses out of the water into the air. The amount isn't enough to make a difference though. Even if the tank ruptured, 5 pounds of CO2 won't make a huge difference in a room that size. If my math is right, the air in the room has a mass of about 73 kg (2.5 m ceiling), a normal size (5 lb) CO2 tank contains 2.3 kg, 2.3/73 = 3.1% CO2, not enough to kill you, but enough to have an effect. I read that above 5% is toxic, below that will increase breathing rate. If the tank explodes, you will hear it, so nothing to worry about.

 

[ccebr]

you need to adjust the flow of co2 into the tank so there's enough for the plants. at the same time you will not want to add too much as this will be wasteful and eventually leech out of the water into the room. so as long as you have the right amount of co2 going in, it will be used up by the plants anyway, and keeping water movement at the surface to a minimum will ensure the co2 stays in the tank. water movement oxygenates the tank and at the same time loses co2.

 

[ccebr]

I wouldn't do it man. There was a study conducted on people who kept CO2 aquarium systems in their bedrooms, and the results showed after long term exposure, people actually started to exhale CO2 from their lungs.

what do you think comes out everytime you breathe...co2!

 

[MDK500]

There's not a chance the CO2 will kill you. I have had three tanks running in my room with CO2, and never died... I think. Also, why do you have your plants in pots in a planted tank? Kinda odd I'd say.

 

[quocthai105]

. I read that above 5% is toxic, below that will increase breathing rate. If the tank explodes, you will hear it, so nothing to worry about.

that's really funny man

you need to adjust the flow of co2 into the tank so there's enough for the plants. at the same time you will not want to add too much as this will be wasteful and eventually leech out of the water into the room. so as long as you have the right amount of co2 going in, it will be used up by the plants anyway, and keeping water movement at the surface to a minimum will ensure the co2 stays in the tank. water movement oxygenates the tank and at the same time loses co2.

thanks man

There's not a chance the CO2 will kill you. I have had three tanks running in my room with CO2, and never died... I think. Also, why do you have your plants in pots in a planted tank? Kinda odd I'd say.

I just experimenting and raising the moss, the real plan has been delayed due to house reconstruction (I really don't know what paps is going to do)
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[Morphineh]

Haha,

First of all being in the medical feild reading this entire post is quite entertaining, thought it is I suppose a valid fear of someone putting compressed co2 in a confined space. I'm going to make some assumptions about the size of co2 cylinder your using either a 2.5 - 5 lbs I'm going to assuming. Again like it was said there is alot of air circulation unless you live in a deep dark bat cave or something. Also again stating most likely it would be a slow leak if you arn't aware or can't hear it, the co2 in your room/house/apartment would be dicipated fast enough for you not to feel the effects. The body is a very amazing thing and when something like Hypercapnia happens your body starts to compensate for it just like it would if your in shock.

I did laugh about the worries about breathing out CO2... made me scratch my head where a few of us went to school.

I would say the biggest fear you should have with the tank would it be dropping it and the regulator busting off sending a rocket into your wall.

 

[Morphineh]

Sorry for the grammar, I realise pre reading before posting is a good idea.