DIY CO2 System - Aquarium Advice

FishCrazyBenBOMB · 07-02-2008, 07:19 PM

I was wondering if I could just do the yeast and suger thing in a bottle, drill the hole in the cap, silicone inside and out. then just put an airstone on the end of tube in the water. I got a check vaule as well.

Also can somone tell me the exact measurement of water yeast sugar ect. And I don't know if I use cold or warm water or something.

And if you guys have any other suggestions please fill me in.

Thanks

,Ben

chris127 · 07-02-2008, 08:45 PM

dude, gotcha covered. this link.

neilanh · 07-02-2008, 08:55 PM

That link should cover it.

I don't know if it says this or not, but I got much better results if I activated the yeast independantly before adding it to the sugar water.

Using tepid water (approx. 104 deg F) add a little bit to a bowl and gently mix in the yeast. Cover with saran wrap and let it sit for 10 minutes with a towel over it so it's dark. After 10 min, check it, if it's all bubbly, it's ready to go in. If not, try again.

FishCrazyBenBOMB · 07-02-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilanh

That link should cover it.

I don't know if it says this or not, but I got much better results if I activated the yeast independantly before adding it to the sugar water.

Using tepid water (approx. 104 deg F) add a little bit to a bowl and gently mix in the yeast. Cover with saran wrap and let it sit for 10 minutes with a towel over it so it's dark. After 10 min, check it, if it's all bubbly, it's ready to go in. If not, try again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris127

dude, gotcha covered. this link.

Ok thanks guys

Hsteve · 07-27-2008, 05:30 PM

A little bit of info concerning yeast: water above 110 F will kill it.

07-02-2008, 07:19 PM	#1
FishCrazyBenBOMB Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 103 Images: 8	DIY CO2 System I was wondering if I could just do the yeast and suger thing in a bottle, drill the hole in the cap, silicone inside and out. then just put an airstone on the end of tube in the water. I got a check vaule as well. Also can somone tell me the exact measurement of water yeast sugar ect. And I don't know if I use cold or warm water or something. And if you guys have any other suggestions please fill me in. Thanks ,Ben __________________ My Profile Check Out my First Planted Aquarium Ever Log Vote For AA Yet? Click Here To Vote Now!

07-02-2008, 08:45 PM	#2
chris127 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 124	dude, gotcha covered. this link. __________________ 20 Gallon High 5.5 Gallon -Chris

07-02-2008, 08:55 PM	#3
neilanh MTS Advocate Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,841 Images: 15	That link should cover it. I don't know if it says this or not, but I got much better results if I activated the yeast independantly before adding it to the sugar water. Using tepid water (approx. 104 deg F) add a little bit to a bowl and gently mix in the yeast. Cover with saran wrap and let it sit for 10 minutes with a towel over it so it's dark. After 10 min, check it, if it's all bubbly, it's ready to go in. If not, try again. __________________ ~Neilan In the DC Metro Area? Check out GWAPA Look, I have a My Info Page! Where's yours? Useful Links: Vote for AA, Nitrogen Cycle, Fishless Cycling, Articles, Acronym List

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07-27-2008, 05:30 PM	#5
Hsteve Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver area Posts: 14	A little bit of info concerning yeast: water above 110 F will kill it.