Not your average DIY C02...

[Billbug68]

Okay so I've been planning on doing a DIY c02 for my 10 gallon, but I didn't want to have a soda bottle sitting behind my tank... Decided to do something a little different and share it with you guys! I hope you enjoy it, comments and suggestions are welcome. Here's some pics of what I picked up from home depot for the reactor.

 

[Billbug68]

Had this two gang valve, thinking of mounting it to the top so I can turn the C02 off at night!

 

[Paxdaddy]

I don't think you should shut it off at night. The pressure build up probably blow your gang valve right off of there!

 

[Billbug68]

The point of the valve is that there are two separate valves, one will go to the bubble counter and one will go to nothing. At night I close the one that goes to the tank and open the extra one to release pressure.

 

[Paxdaddy]

The point of the valve is that there are two separate valves, one will go to the bubble counter and one will go to nothing. At night I close the one that goes to the tank and open the extra one to release pressure.

Oh sorry I see what you are saying. I guess I wasn't thinking clearly. Just didn't want you to have a blowout.

 

[Billbug68]

Haha yeah, I understand your concern. Believe me, I don't want anything exploding next to my tank! Haha

 

[Billbug68]

Dry fit for the valve, thinking about painting everything before I glue the valve in, just to give it a clean look. What do ya think???

 

[Paxdaddy]

Personally I think it looks fine. Might blend in better if you painted it a color close to the color of the wall behind your tank. I guess just a personal preference.

 

[Tcal01]

Subscribed!!! What did you get exactly to make this setup? I definitely want to try it out

 

[Billbug68]

Subscribed!!! What did you get exactly to make this setup? I definitely want to try it out

Thanks for your interest! I got everything at home depot in the plumbing department. It's just some 3" tubing, you can usually buy like a two foot section. Then I just got a cap for the bottom, a sleeve for the top with threads, and the plug to fit in the threads. I'll probably have it up and running tomorrow, still need to build the bubble checker. I hope this makes a difference because my plants are looking a bit sad, if not I guess it's time for a light upgrade...