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Old 02-18-2012, 03:18 PM   #1
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Question What is the best cheap diffuser?

Today, I set up a diy yeast co2 system and I need a diffuser. Right now, I just have a chopstick stuck in the end of the hose. I do not want an entire reactor, just a diffuser, and I would like for it to be cheap if possible.
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Old 02-18-2012, 04:41 PM   #2
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Jump on amazon & you can some diffusers for under $15..
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Old 02-18-2012, 05:01 PM   #3
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I have been looking at these two
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...WRHNC67B00NHZR
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Amazon.com: Fluval Ceramic 88g-CO2 Diffuser - 3.1 Ounces: Pet Supplies

do these look good to you guys? I am leaning more on the side of the first one, do any of you have it?
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I have the 2nd one in my fluval edge&seems to do well...
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ok, thanks!
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Old 02-18-2012, 06:19 PM   #6
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Airstone.
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Old 02-18-2012, 06:44 PM   #7
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Airstone.
is an airstone better, or just cheaper?
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Cheaper, it's th cheapest thing I could thing of.
With and airstone most of the air goes straight up and goes into the air instead of the water.
You said it was a diy system.
Make a diy deffuser, try you tube.
I'm sure there are some awesome cheap ideas.
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Can't get much cheaper than your chopstick piece. Put it under your filter intake. Better than an air stone.
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Stick a small piece of a cigarette filter (unused, of course) into the end of your air line...... You'll see in this guys vid that the bubbles are fine enough that they're not reaching the surface.

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Ok, here's my setup, does it look good? since I made this video, I have moved the airstone under the filter intake, and about half the bubbles go in there. And advice is appreciated.
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