This any good

[Ian1357]

Here is a link to a low tech co2 generator.
DIY Aquarium Planted Tank CO2 System Kit Advance Pro Guage One Piece Cap D501 | eBay
Has any body used this type and if so what results can I expect?
Cheers
Ian

 

[Mebbid]

Those are quickly becoming very popular. The baking soda rigs apparently cost a little more than yeast to run but are much more controllable and consistent with co2 production. Plus you can shut them off.

 

[zer0signal]

Yes, I ran mine for a few months. But with my tanks being so large, it became a hassle and switched over to Co2 Tanks.

If its a small tank, then it will do very well. Much better than Yeast and Sugar, Instant Co2 Pressure, Diffuser of all kinds work. Buy CA in bulk on Amazon (~$15 5lbs), you can even get a solenoid on ebay, and cut the tube running to the diffuser and plug it in to a lamp timer.

 

[Ian1357]

Yes, I ran mine for a few months. But with my tanks being so large, it became a hassle and switched over to Co2 Tanks.

If its a small tank, then it will do very well. Much better than Yeast and Sugar, Instant Co2 Pressure, Diffuser of all kinds work. Buy CA in bulk on Amazon (~$15 5lbs), you can even get a solenoid on ebay, and cut the tube running to the diffuser and plug it in to a lamp timer.

Well I am in the process of setting up a 20 gal long . Is that classed as a small tank?

 

[zer0signal]

It probably would work well, even better if you remember to turn it off at night.

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[Fishperson]

That looks really cool. If you do end up using it, please tell us how it goes!

 

[Ian1357]

It probably would work well, even better if you remember to turn it off at night.

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I think if I get one, which I probably will. I will also get the solenoid if I can find one on ebay to turn it on and off.

 

[Ian1357]

think this would work

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[coralbandit]

I can't say good or bad as I am pressurized but found you same model cheaper!
DIY CO2 Generator D501 Kit Planted Aquarium Valve Pressure Gauge Diffuser | eBay


Good luck and enjoy!

 

[zer0signal]

I used this thread extensively for 3-4 months while using that equipment. Lots of good success and failures on recipe mixes in there.

Trying out Citric acid and Baking soda CO2