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Guttboy · 09-20-2003, 10:45 PM

Hi everyone....started my DIY yeast project but seeing as though I have never done this I am unsure how long it takes before you see some ACTION.

I followed the instructions from this....
http://www.qsl.net/w2wdx/aquaria/diyco2.html

I soaked the yeast in tepid water then added it to my mix....

Mix is 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water with the 1/4 tsp Fleischmans bread machine active yeast.

Well its been in the container for an hour and a half with no sign of any changes....how long should it take...what should I see? SHould I see foam or bubbles in the mix?

Mike

09-20-2003, 10:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Guttboy Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Posts: 752	Hi everyone....started my DIY yeast project but seeing as though I have never done this I am unsure how long it takes before you see some ACTION. I followed the instructions from this.... http://www.qsl.net/w2wdx/aquaria/diyco2.html I soaked the yeast in tepid water then added it to my mix.... Mix is 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water with the 1/4 tsp Fleischmans bread machine active yeast. Well its been in the container for an hour and a half with no sign of any changes....how long should it take...what should I see? SHould I see foam or bubbles in the mix? Mike __________________ Mike 100 Gal Planted, two Filstar XP3, Milwaukee SMS 122 pH controller, Milwaukee reg/bubble, compressed CO2, reactor 1000, 7 WCMM, 12 Ottos, 14 neons, 1 SAE, 3 German blue rams, 2 Florida Flag Fish 10 Gallon...20 Endler's live bearers planted, peat/kitty litter/sand substrate 15 Gallon...Just Schultz Aquatic Plant soil