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07-03-2008, 03:58 PM
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DIY co2
Does this work? Or is there something that works better than this?
DIY Yeast CO2 Reactor some info on this would be great. I really want to start a planted tank! |
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07-03-2008, 04:04 PM
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If you stick with medium to lower lighting then you should not need CO2. Others use CO2 from a tank to get a more constant/predictable amount and to them its also less hassle.
It depends on what you setup consists of and what you want, and how much work you want to do.
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07-03-2008, 04:14 PM
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a very effective DIY project for co2 diffusion was made by one of this site's members (do not remember which one ... was is neillah ?? ... i will search)
i admire the fact that in his project the co2 diffusion is complete. (=ZERO loss of gas) most the other projects i saw presented do not proud themselves with this astonishing fact. i will search for the link in a sec. edit: (added link) http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...tor-93486.html the genius is sparky697, i think that is you contact him/her he/she might even sell you one for a very reasonable price. |
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07-03-2008, 05:43 PM
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What size tank, and how much lighting do you have/want to have?
BTW, Sparky's reactor won't work with a DIY system, they can't build up enough pressure to work.
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07-03-2008, 05:47 PM
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07-03-2008, 06:21 PM
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Fair enough, I should've caveated that I was never able to build up enough pressure to do it.
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07-04-2008, 01:15 AM
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Go to this link. It just have everything you need to know about DIY Yeast/Sugar Co2 System.
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07-04-2008, 09:09 AM
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The short answer Tifta is yes it works and yes there is better out there.
What plants are you looking to grow in what size tank?
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07-05-2008, 04:36 PM
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07-05-2008, 05:05 PM
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You can grow Java moss is virtually any light, or lack of it. Thats the only truly green thing in my tank with the stock lighting.
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