DIY CO2 System

[FishCrazyBenBOMB]

I was wondering if I could just do the yeast and suger thing in a bottle, drill the hole in the cap, silicone inside and out. then just put an airstone on the end of tube in the water. I got a check vaule as well.


Also can somone tell me the exact measurement of water yeast sugar ect. And I don't know if I use cold or warm water or something.


And if you guys have any other suggestions please fill me in.



Thanks

,Ben

 

[chris127]

dude, gotcha covered. this link.

 

[neilanh]

That link should cover it.

I don't know if it says this or not, but I got much better results if I activated the yeast independantly before adding it to the sugar water.

Using tepid water (approx. 104 deg F) add a little bit to a bowl and gently mix in the yeast. Cover with saran wrap and let it sit for 10 minutes with a towel over it so it's dark. After 10 min, check it, if it's all bubbly, it's ready to go in. If not, try again.

 

[FishCrazyBenBOMB]

That link should cover it.

I don't know if it says this or not, but I got much better results if I activated the yeast independantly before adding it to the sugar water.

Using tepid water (approx. 104 deg F) add a little bit to a bowl and gently mix in the yeast. Cover with saran wrap and let it sit for 10 minutes with a towel over it so it's dark. After 10 min, check it, if it's all bubbly, it's ready to go in. If not, try again.

dude, gotcha covered. this link.

Ok thanks guys

 

[Hsteve]

A little bit of info concerning yeast: water above 110 F will kill it.

 

[FishCrazyBenBOMB]

Well I just ignored the co2 thing because i'm doing a low-tech planted aquarium now.