Diy Co2

[Steve H.]

Just built and installed a DIY co2 generator, and have a question about my plan.

Since I can not turn off or regulate how much co2 is being introduced I plan on putting an air stone on a timer.

I plan on the airstone turning on when the lights are set to be turned off, and then turn off the airstone 2 hours prior to the start of the photo period.

I think this might just be for piece of mind, but is this a good plan?

 

[minnnt]

In theory yes. I connected a T piece to mine that i use a clamp on when i want co2 in the tank and remove it when i don't want it in the tank. The tank is in the bedroom so an air stone isn't ideal for my situation.

 

[Steve H.]

Thanks Minnt! I'm guessing the T that 1 line leads to the tank, and the other just vents into the air? Then you just move the clamp back and forth between lines?

 

[minnnt]

The line from the water bottle was cut, the T was added, then one section goes to the filter and the other dangles down the side. The dangly line is the one that is clamped and un clamped.

 

[Steve H.]

Ok thanks, but can I ask what might be a dumb question.

Is there a benefit to running a line to your filter?

Right now mine runs straight to the diffuser.

 

[minnnt]

I haven't got a diffuser and the venturi fron the filter blasts the co2 around the tank.

 

[Steve H.]

Ahhhh....thank you sir!