Yeast and Co2...question on this

Rex Grigg · 09-21-2003, 06:18 PM

Hmm.. the use of a airstone on a DIY system can lead to some pretty dramatic results. If the airstone plugs you can get a hell of a mess.

digger · 09-22-2003, 03:45 PM

Rex is right, with the reactor, there's no need for an airstone, it's just a liability.

Guttboy · 09-22-2003, 11:04 PM

Awww man!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyhow....I have kept the stone in for now but will remove it shortly. I see that you guys are right. The reactor does not destroy the little bubbles...just stirs them to the top where they become one bubble that gets fractured apart. I agree....i see no reason for the stone and will remove it! Thanks!

Mike

Ps the initial prefilter was to PREVENT the clogging of the stone...since no stone then no need for BULKY prefilter....Make sense?

Mike

mydiazclan · 09-23-2003, 01:39 AM

Guttboy, before you beat me over the head for this post let me explain that the following site is in japanesee. I have this thing for searching all over the world no matter the language to find DIY sites. I came across this one with great pictures that may help. It's plans for a micro CO2 diffuser for a small tank. I am workning on the translation as I write.

ops:

http://www.ae.wakwak.com/~katsu2/aqu...iy_co2/diy.htm

Guttboy · 09-23-2003, 01:57 AM

No way would I beat you over the head! Very cool pics....sort of like the one I have now but using a different principle. Thanks!

Mike

hubbahubbahehe · 03-27-2004, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slyargent

Dont worry about it guttboy, if you have it sealed well, then it might take up to 3 days for the bubbling to start, esp when the yeast is from the fridge. I dont add yeast anymore, just throw most of the mixture, then save a little bit and just add sugar and water again, and in about 2 hours, its gonna start bubbling like crazy!. I'm using two 2 liter bottles, and experimenting with using flour or flour/sugar combo on my 75gallon us.

what's the purpose of using flour?

hubbahubbahehe · 03-27-2004, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slyargent

Dont worry about it guttboy, if you have it sealed well, then it might take up to 3 days for the bubbling to start, esp when the yeast is from the fridge. I dont add yeast anymore, just throw most of the mixture, then save a little bit and just add sugar and water again, and in about 2 hours, its gonna start bubbling like crazy!. I'm using two 2 liter bottles, and experimenting with using flour or flour/sugar combo on my 75gallon us.

what is your method for "saving" your old yeast? do you dump out the water and leave the bottom sludge (<--- is the sludge the yeast?) or do you mix it up real good and then dump out most of it except a little, then refill it with water and sugar?

Rygel · 03-28-2004, 04:29 PM

Where does one get those irrigator drip things? Home Despot?

Rygel · 03-28-2004, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mydiazclan

Guttboy, before you beat me over the head for this post let me explain that the following site is in japanesee. I have this thing for searching all over the world no matter the language to find DIY sites. I came across this one with great pictures that may help. It's plans for a micro CO2 diffuser for a small tank. I am workning on the translation as I write.

ops:

http://www.ae.wakwak.com/~katsu2/aqu...iy_co2/diy.htm

That link links to here:

http://park6.wakwak.com/~katsu2/

I was able to translate it with Alta Vistas Babelfish. Its rough but it may work.

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/tr

ming · 03-28-2004, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rygel

Where does one get those irrigator drip things? Home Despot?

I want to know the same thing

ninoboy · 03-29-2004, 05:13 AM

Home depots sell them. They are at the garden area (outdoor).

hubbahubbahehe · 03-29-2004, 05:19 AM

what irrigator drip are you guys talking about?

ninoboy · 03-29-2004, 05:55 AM

It's to replace the bulkhead fitting for bottle cap

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Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,598	Hmm.. the use of a airstone on a DIY system can lead to some pretty dramatic results. If the airstone plugs you can get a hell of a mess. __________________ The Original Custom CO2 Regulator Dry Ferts Link to my Guide Purveyor of the Brutal Truth In Heaven We Were Formed... In Hell We Were Trained... On Earth We Were Released... United States Marine Corps!

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Guttboy Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Posts: 752	Awww man!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyhow....I have kept the stone in for now but will remove it shortly. I see that you guys are right. The reactor does not destroy the little bubbles...just stirs them to the top where they become one bubble that gets fractured apart. I agree....i see no reason for the stone and will remove it! Thanks! Mike Ps the initial prefilter was to PREVENT the clogging of the stone...since no stone then no need for BULKY prefilter....Make sense? 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

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Guttboy Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Posts: 752	No way would I beat you over the head! Very cool pics....sort of like the one I have now but using a different principle. Thanks! 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

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digger Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 519	Rex is right, with the reactor, there's no need for an airstone, it's just a liability.

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mydiazclan Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 28	Guttboy, before you beat me over the head for this post let me explain that the following site is in japanesee. I have this thing for searching all over the world no matter the language to find DIY sites. I came across this one with great pictures that may help. It's plans for a micro CO2 diffuser for a small tank. I am workning on the translation as I write. ops: http://www.ae.wakwak.com/~katsu2/aqu...iy_co2/diy.htm

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Rygel Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 22	Where does one get those irrigator drip things? Home Despot?

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ninoboy Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas , Nevada Posts: 1,261	Home depots sell them. They are at the garden area (outdoor).

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ninoboy Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas , Nevada Posts: 1,261	It's to replace the bulkhead fitting for bottle cap .

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