Diy co2?

Stan

Stan

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Anyone here using a home-made co2? I'm interested in giving it a try, can anyone advise for or against? any good links?
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Stan
 
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Doodles

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I used a home made yeast co2 set up for a while, it works ok but with the yeast set ups its difficult to control the output of co2 plus this type is only really suitable for smaller tanks. You can make a co2 system using cannisters as well which is easier to regulate.

This link gives some info on yeast co2

http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/diy-aquarium-projects/14469-home-made-co2-set-up.html

This link is really good for setting up the pressurized co2 type

http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/diy_co2rig.htm


Another good link

http://agustiono-aquarium.blogspot.com/2008/09/treatise-on-diy-co2-systems-for.html
 
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Thanks for the links!:) The yeast method looks like a pain in the but... I was looking for a way to save a few bucks, but it looks like too much tinkering. anyway off to do more research...
 
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dead easy really mate. empty cola bottle ( or similar, but must be from a carbonated drink to withstand the pressure) yeast, sugar and water. oh and some silicon and CO2 proof tubing. The only hassle is refilling it every few weeks or so.
 
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FF MkII said:
dead easy really mate. empty cola bottle ( or similar, but must be from a carbonated drink to withstand the pressure) yeast, sugar and water. oh and some silicon and CO2 proof tubing. The only hassle is refilling it every few weeks or so.
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Cheers Buddy! The wife says it has to be pretty as the tank is in her reception area, but perhaps I can mask it well..
 
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The hagen one is pretty popular over here(uk) and does a pretty good job from what i've read:yes:
 
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shenzhenluohan said:
We indeed do have Hagen products here, pricey, but compared to the price of compressed co2 (can only get the disposable cartridges) its doable. thanks for all the help mate.:thumbup:
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surely you can get hold of a co2 fire extinguisher?i read an article on DIY co2 and if you have a large tank and is heavily planted(with at least 3WPG) then pressurised is certainly the way to go and the most cost effective way is with a moddified extinguisher(after the initial forkout of the parts like regulaters,pressure gages etc...)then just get them refilled when it runs out.:)
hope this helps,but of course it does depend on a lot of things.it might be that this is overkill(like if you only have a 30l or something with a whopping great fire extinguisher atached to it will just be pointless:lol:)
 
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