Diy co2

[FreshwaterTropical]

What's a bubble counter?

 

[abrahamavelar]

Bubble counter is indispensable with any Co2 setup because it helps to estimate the amount of Co2 injected. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain the correct Co2 levels. Excess CO2 levels can lower the pH level dramatically and severely stress your fish. Under-dosage of Co2 will affect the growth of plants

Compatible with pressurized Co2 tanks & DIY yeast bottles

To setup:

Fill the bottle with water
Connect the Co2 tubing to the inlet of the bottle
Co2 gas from the pipe will create bubbles in the water
Count the number of bubbles per second to estimate the amount of Co2 injected

i got this from a website but i count them per minute

 

[abrahamavelar]

also lots of co2 will kill your fish

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Ok I think I'm going to stay away from co2

 

[abrahamavelar]

its easy and you will see the results really fast trust me i can see them in my tank

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

I'll have to decide you do a good job persuading me too doing the co2.

 

[abrahamavelar]

hahaha i just did the diy and its working really good but if u do i do recommend to get a drop checker also known as co2 indicator

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Ok thanks for your help. How long does the DIY co2 last?

 

[abrahamavelar]

well anywhere between 2-3 weeks depending on how much yeast u use im planning on changing mine every other week

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Ok thanks for your help!

 

[abrahamavelar]

no problem im also learning

 

[jwh0818]

well anywhere between 2-3 weeks depending on how much yeast u use im planning on changing mine every other week

I recommended only using ½ a teaspoon for more steady results

 

[abrahamavelar]

I recommended only using ½ a teaspoon for more steady results

yup also i recommend using baking soda to make sure ur ph dont get affected as bad and use the same amount of it as yeast