co2 reactor

[smithrc]

Folks... You only needs to add CO2 to your water if there are a lot of plants in there and they are getting a lot of light.

If you add co2 withoug plants you will just change your PH. (lower it) as the CO2 is not being used.

without plants and good lights you wont need co2

 

[kamel_007]

hi

i try to make a CO2 from SUGER AND YEAST.

but that not work:

the detail's:
i got a water bottle insert 3 spoons from yeast and 3 spoons from suger..

add a hot water, closed the bottle with air line fixed with the cap..

insert the air line into my aquarium,, but no gaz ?!

 

[Invader675]

I have plants in my tank that are doing great but I'd like to see them be able to grow for longer periods on their own without replacement. Also to be able to regenerate from being eaten. Could I get some advise?

 

[kamel_007]

use a CO2 BOTTLE,

OR MAKE A CO2 REACTOR...

i have done today to make one////////

 

[Iron Man]

Also to add.....from what I have read and from observing the popular reactions to water testing....

You cannot harm your tank inhabitants with CO2 water measurements on up to 30 ppm and probably more. In the natural bodies of water many of these plants inhabitant (even if just temporary), the CO2 measurement in the water is from 15 ppm to 20 ppm. Most are satisfied with this measurment, although you can certainly add even more. With the lights providing the lighting on most tanks, however, more isn't necessary. If you're not providing more light than the sun provides in nature....more CO2 than what is in nature probably wouldn't do any good.

So far I have a lot of plants prospering in my tank, but I have easy to grow plants. So far they are just cabomba and amazon sword. I have about 1.5 wpg which is ok for what I have and so far.....CO2 has not been necessary...though I'm sure it would have helped more than not having it.

If I were to be providing 2 wpg or more (which I will be soon), I would definately add CO2.

Buy a water test kit that measures CO2 in your water before you begin this...so that you know where you stand even before you add any CO2. I plan on having a moderate to heavy fish load of active fish......so I may not have to add quite as much CO2 as someone else with my size tank.

 

[Cichlidboy]

hi

i try to make a CO2 from SUGER AND YEAST.

but that not work:

the detail's:
i got a water bottle insert 3 spoons from yeast and 3 spoons from suger..

add a hot water, closed the bottle with air line fixed with the cap..

insert the air line into my aquarium,, but no gaz ?!

I thikn you have the measurments all mixed up !!. in mine i use roughly 2 cups of sugar maybe a little more and 1 tea spoon of yeast. You must also silicone the gap where the hose comes out of the bottle top.

 

[kamel_007]

how to defuse the CO2 bubbles?

 

[Cichlidboy]

Use air stones or wooden Diffuses

 

[Iron Man]

That's what this topic was about. A CO2 "reactor" is the CO2 diffuser. Go to stanley's website and you'll find a general diagram and overview of how he made one.

 

[Dorkhedeos]

i believe hot water kills yeast. try using warm water