Co2 quiston

[Joeyb1290]

Ok I was wondering if eny one has or use Aquarium CO2 Combo Regulator & pH Controller Kit and if so is it worth getting or is there something Cheeper

 

[foster53]

You can use a drop checker to monitor co2 levels in your tank. If your regulator is equiped with a solenoid then you can just use a timer to turn on, and shut of your co2 supply. A ph controller is not really necessary. IMO. I have my lights, and co2 on separate timers. The co2 comes on about 1 hr. after the lights, and goes off about 1 hr. before the lights.

 

[Joeyb1290]

Ok I'm just trying to find a co2 kit for cheep and I don't have the attention span to find all the parts to put one to gether do you have eny ideas where to look to get a cheep one

 

[foster53]

If your tank is smaller you can do a DIY co2 reactor. Its basically a yeast, sugar, baking soda combination mixed in a 2 ltr. bottle. It is diffused into the tank with basic airline tubing. Very cheap to make.

 

[Joeyb1290]

That's what i was using in my 10 but I have moved up to a 40b don't really want to mess with trying to get my amounts of ever thang at this point

 

[mohican]

I pieced my unit together; just figured that kits are nice but lack in quality (especially in needle valve and bubble counter departments).

 

[foster53]

I'm using DIY co2 on my 40 long. Using 2 bottle reactor, and difussing it through the venturi on a small powerhead. Works great!! Plenty of co2 for the tank.

 

[Joeyb1290]

I wouldn't mind Finding all the parts but I get side tracked and don't know where to start