20gal with DIY Co2 plant possibilities

**mrkookm** · 12-12-2007, 10:15 PM

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phanizzle · 12-13-2007, 04:12 AM

i have the hagen co2 system can i just use the ladder as a diffuser? planning on doing a diy co2. Will the one on this website under the article section do?

danepatrick · 12-13-2007, 04:26 AM

what temp is your lighting? and what is your dosing schedule?? though there is no scape, this tank and the colors are STUNNING.

**mrkookm** · 12-13-2007, 06:03 AM

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phanizzle · 12-13-2007, 07:22 AM

do you have a tutorial on how you made your diy co2? something simple.

ikuzo · 12-13-2007, 09:11 AM

1 liter water
200 grams sugar
mix well
add 1/2 teaspoon of yeast

there are lots of recipes out there with different CO2 output (bps) and how long the solution last.

phanizzle · 12-13-2007, 10:15 AM

i meant a tutorial on how to make the 2liter itself. not the recipe. sorry for not being clear on that.

**mrkookm** · 12-13-2007, 03:02 PM

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Nano Nano · 12-13-2007, 04:43 PM

Couple of questions,

A) It looks like your CO2 is just run through the airstone(?) and bubbles to the surface?

B) Have you tried or compared the results to setting it up so your bubbles get sucked up the uplift tube of your HOB filter?

C) Any idea what your CO2 saturation is?

I've been running mine so it gets mulched by the HOB but it is a wee bit annoying... so if a good quality airstone is sufficient even if its not quite as good that would be ok because if necessary I can run additional bottles to make up the difference.

**mrkookm** · 12-13-2007, 05:12 PM

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**MrJG** · 12-13-2007, 06:26 PM

I'd always been under the assumption that when people do diy co2 that they spend a few bucks on co2 proof tubing but I have the feeling that lots of folks just use whatever silicone airline tubing they have lying around. If from what I read is true there could be up to a 20% loss of co2 using regular tubing so its really worth it to go ahead and get some.
I too have been keeping some of the more difficult Erios with a Jello DIY setup and a small ceramic diffuser with great results. Just figured I'd point out to not skimp on the tubing!

**MrJG** · 12-13-2007, 06:30 PM

Forgot to say that the tank looks great mrkookm. No need for a "scape" when you have all the sweet plants. Do you house any fish/shrimp in this tank?

dirkgent001 · 12-13-2007, 07:55 PM

I concur! Tank looks really nice!

What it the floating clump? Looks neat.

**mrkookm** · 12-13-2007, 08:30 PM

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**mrkookm** · 12-14-2007, 04:21 PM

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12-12-2007, 10:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
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12-13-2007, 04:12 AM	#17 (permalink)
phanizzle Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jersey City,NJ Posts: 657	i have the hagen co2 system can i just use the ladder as a diffuser? planning on doing a diy co2. Will the one on this website under the article section do? __________________ *Tank* 20Gal Long - ADA Amazonia II Substrate - Diy Co2 - Pagoda Rocks - coralife 2x18 T5 - aquaclear 50 - Rena 200 Air Pump - Azoo Sponge Filter 3. *Plants / inverts* CRS - CBS - RCS - Pygmy chain sword- moss ball.

12-13-2007, 04:26 AM	#18 (permalink)
danepatrick Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (45/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: baton rouge, la Posts: 1,386	what temp is your lighting? and what is your dosing schedule?? though there is no scape, this tank and the colors are STUNNING. __________________ "Some of the worst things imaginable have been done with the best intentions." - Jurassic Park my 2.5 gallon journal

12-13-2007, 06:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
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12-13-2007, 07:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
phanizzle Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jersey City,NJ Posts: 657	do you have a tutorial on how you made your diy co2? something simple. __________________ *Tank* 20Gal Long - ADA Amazonia II Substrate - Diy Co2 - Pagoda Rocks - coralife 2x18 T5 - aquaclear 50 - Rena 200 Air Pump - Azoo Sponge Filter 3. *Plants / inverts* CRS - CBS - RCS - Pygmy chain sword- moss ball.

12-13-2007, 09:11 AM	#21 (permalink)
ikuzo Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,813	1 liter water 200 grams sugar mix well add 1/2 teaspoon of yeast there are lots of recipes out there with different CO2 output (bps) and how long the solution last. __________________ Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.

12-13-2007, 10:15 AM	#22 (permalink)
phanizzle Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jersey City,NJ Posts: 657	i meant a tutorial on how to make the 2liter itself. not the recipe. sorry for not being clear on that. __________________ *Tank* 20Gal Long - ADA Amazonia II Substrate - Diy Co2 - Pagoda Rocks - coralife 2x18 T5 - aquaclear 50 - Rena 200 Air Pump - Azoo Sponge Filter 3. *Plants / inverts* CRS - CBS - RCS - Pygmy chain sword- moss ball.

12-13-2007, 03:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
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12-13-2007, 04:43 PM	#24 (permalink)
Nano Nano Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Coast Posts: 101	Couple of questions, A) It looks like your CO2 is just run through the airstone(?) and bubbles to the surface? B) Have you tried or compared the results to setting it up so your bubbles get sucked up the uplift tube of your HOB filter? C) Any idea what your CO2 saturation is? I've been running mine so it gets mulched by the HOB but it is a wee bit annoying... so if a good quality airstone is sufficient even if its not quite as good that would be ok because if necessary I can run additional bottles to make up the difference. __________________ Current Project: 2.5 gal nano

12-13-2007, 05:12 PM	#25 (permalink)
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12-13-2007, 06:26 PM	#26 (permalink)
MrJG BBA farmer (View User Tanks) PTrader: (62/100%) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lancaster, S.C. Posts: 893	I'd always been under the assumption that when people do diy co2 that they spend a few bucks on co2 proof tubing but I have the feeling that lots of folks just use whatever silicone airline tubing they have lying around. If from what I read is true there could be up to a 20% loss of co2 using regular tubing so its really worth it to go ahead and get some. I too have been keeping some of the more difficult Erios with a Jello DIY setup and a small ceramic diffuser with great results. Just figured I'd point out to not skimp on the tubing! __________________ 2.5G nano 10G Hex 20G long 29G Riparium 40G Breeder Last edited by MrJG; 12-13-2007 at 06:27 PM. Reason: proof reading is ftw

12-13-2007, 06:30 PM	#27 (permalink)
MrJG BBA farmer (View User Tanks) PTrader: (62/100%) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lancaster, S.C. Posts: 893	Forgot to say that the tank looks great mrkookm. No need for a "scape" when you have all the sweet plants. Do you house any fish/shrimp in this tank? __________________ 2.5G nano 10G Hex 20G long 29G Riparium 40G Breeder

12-13-2007, 07:55 PM	#28 (permalink)
dirkgent001 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 102	I concur! Tank looks really nice! What it the floating clump? Looks neat.

12-13-2007, 08:30 PM	#29 (permalink)
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12-14-2007, 04:21 PM	#30 (permalink)
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