Co2?

[allaboutfish]

was thinking of attempting to dose Co2 in my 10 and 29 gallon planted aquariums. i want my dwarf hairgrass to really cover the bottom. i was wondering if this would work and how you would work it.
Amazon.com: NutraFin CO2 Natural Plant System: Patio, Lawn & Garden
if you dont think this'll work send me a link to something else that might. (plz keep it cheap unless i can use it for both of my aquariums)

 

[mfdrookie516]

I believe this will help- http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f24/co2-148857.html

 

[allaboutfish]

could i use an airstone with this instead of the ladder thing? the reason i want this is bc i dont think i could setup the diy Co2

 

[Crepe]

It'll clog up fast because of the yeast and the bubbles will be far too large. I suggest DiY co2...far cheaper and is barely more inconvenient. Diffusion can be had with a powerhead. Feed the co2 into the inlet, let it get all chopped up by the impeller.

 

[allaboutfish]

powerhead? can anyone explain the diy Co2 and where i can get all the stuff?

 

[EndlersEatGuppies]

powerhead? can anyone explain the diy Co2 and where i can get all the stuff?

Here is a vid.
YouTube - 24. How to make home made CO2 for your aquarium plants to grow like crazy

 

[EndlersEatGuppies]

Oh yea a powerhead is a fan thingy u put in the tank.

 

[Crepe]

Yah a powerhead. You can get all the supplies you need at the grocery store. A few pounds of sugar and then some bakers yeast. Add a pinch of yeast to 2L of water and 1.5 cups of sugar in a big bottle. I add a squirt of pH up and micros to keep it going longer. This lasts about 3 weeks. It was a real pain to replace this stuff for upwards of a year so I switched to pressurized.

 

[allaboutfish]

so where can i get a powerhead?

 

[EndlersEatGuppies]

so where can i get a powerhead?

Your LFS! Here is one Water Pumps - Fish - PetSmart

 

[allaboutfish]

i hate that video it doesnt give you how big the bottle needs to be, how much of each thing, or everything you need.

 

[allaboutfish]

oh and how would i hook it up to this one? and itll be more money then the hagen one with the powerhead
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2754145

 

[EndlersEatGuppies]

i hate that video it doesnt give you how big the bottle needs to be, how much of each thing, or everything you need.

. FINE THEN!!!!!! J/K
Search DIY CO2 on google.

 

[EndlersEatGuppies]

oh and how would i hook it up to this one? and itll be more money then the hagen one with the powerhead
AquaClear Powerheads and Accessories from Hagen - Water Pumps - Fish - PetSmart

There's a little hole 4 u to hook the airline tubing to.

 

[allaboutfish]

haha sorry oh and i cant do a power head i have a betta

 

[allaboutfish]

is this the correct info? if so i have most of this stuff already
http://www.kwas.ca/Articles/article3.pdf

 

[EndlersEatGuppies]

is this the correct info? if so i have most of this stuff already
http://www.kwas.ca/Articles/article3.pdf

IMO yes it is.

 

[allaboutfish]

yaya!!! i can start Co2 this week. anybody have any hairgrass and wanna tell me how long it takes them to carpet the substrate?

 

[allaboutfish]

oh one more question if you dont have that many plants can the Co2 suffocate your fish? bc i only have a melon sword and some dwarf hairgrass.

 

[Crepe]

Yes, but that's why we use drop checkers. I got mine online for only 5 bucks but you could diy one for pennies. I'd start saving up for co2 and lighting if you're really into it. It's not that expensive and it's well worth it. Just purchased a 10lb tank and regulator for only about 55 dollars.