DIY CO2 Generator
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Re: DIY CO2 Generator
Ingredients???
neogeo20041- Admin
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Re: DIY CO2 Generator
2 cups of sugar
1/2 tbs of baking soda
1/4 tbs of dry active yeast
1/2 tbs of baking soda
1/4 tbs of dry active yeast
tercel94- Posts : 74
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Re: DIY CO2 Generator
What is the baking soda for? I use to just use sugar water and yeast.
Amp2020- Admin
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Amp2020 wrote:What is the baking soda for? I use to just use sugar water and yeast.
Probably to stabilize the pH some. I don't think it is at all required, especially for Amazonian or West African fish.
verbal- Posts : 203
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Like verbal says I just stabilize the pH and it's not requiere.
tercel94- Posts : 74
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Ter... that set-up would support what size tank? How long does the cocktail generate CO2? I looked into it once but with 700G of water running, thought it might be a big chore keeping them charged. Bill
williemcd- Posts : 1207
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Bill...to CO2 inject all your tanks it would be more economical to find a used regulator setup and either buy a 20 lb. tank or rent one. The bubble rates are not consistent with DIY CO2 generators and it would be a big burden for you to have keep replacing them weekly. You could use a manifold on one regulator and have a bubble counter for each tank to regulate flow.
Amp2020- Admin
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I'm just testing it,the recipe should be good for two weeks and should work for up to 55 gallons (according to the forum). I have it on a 5 gallons right now.
I'm doing it more for fun because I don't have a huge setup of plants. I'm still a newbie to the hobby so I like to try new stuff.
I'm doing it more for fun because I don't have a huge setup of plants. I'm still a newbie to the hobby so I like to try new stuff.
tercel94- Posts : 74
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Re: DIY CO2 Generator
So I have a question what does carbon activated filters do do they affairs carbon ate is it just for cleaning?
chiclidlover- Posts : 288
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I did this and it lasted about two weeks. It sure does help the plants but changing them out gets old! I just ran the air line into my hob intake and it dispersed the bubbles well. Never used Baking Soda.
Doxiemom- Posts : 365
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chiclidlover wrote:So I have a question what does carbon activated filters do do they affairs carbon ate is it just for cleaning?
Carbon filters remove chemical impurities(non-organic IIRC) from the water. They are great for removing medications and can be helpful if you suspect an issue with external contamination(in combo with a huge water change). However they get used up fairly quickly and don't really provide a ton of benefit in normal situations.
verbal- Posts : 203
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Re: DIY CO2 Generator
i used to use these a while back they worked but the only problem i had was the tubes sealing on the bottle caps
AngelAddict- Posts : 163
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AngelAddict I'm using marine grade silicon to seal the tubes to the water caps. I put silicon on the bottom and on the top and is working good.
tercel94- Posts : 74
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