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tison 30 · 05-05-2008, 06:16 PM

So i do need a check valve then..after that is that it? and thanks for replying

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honor · 05-05-2008, 06:32 PM

you might need something to help mix the co2 in to the water, if it's jsut comming out the airstone then it's just gona float to the top and that's it.

tison 30 · 05-05-2008, 06:48 PM

like...

Darkblade48 · 05-05-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tison 30

Well first off coles is a hardware store not a book store?

Sorry, I didn't know; in Canada, Coles is a chain of bookstores

As for diffusing the DIY CO2, you have several options. As mentioned, you can use limewood diffusers. Some people have had success with using ceramic disk diffusers, but I could never get them working with DIY CO2 (it might be because they don't generate enough pressure consistently). Alternatively, you could always just feed your CO2 tubing into the intake of your filter and let the impeller smash up the bubbles.

ColeMan · 05-05-2008, 07:00 PM

Check out some of these diffusers-they seem to be fairly inexpensive and most likely in your price range - http://www.google.com/products?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=CO2+diffusers&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wf&oi=property_suggestions&resnum= 0&ct=property-revision&cd=1; There are other options, but I'm trying to keep it simple. I think you would be happy with a glass diffuser. Sorry I didn't respond earlier!!

tison 30 · 05-05-2008, 07:13 PM

O if i could place it in the filter that would be great because the tanks about at the floor so that would be easy. So now all i need is a check valve unless others dont recomend putting it in the filter.

ColeMan · 05-05-2008, 07:40 PM

Although I've never plumbed my CO2 into the inflow line of my filter, I know that some people do...some people say it will/can present problems (air trapped in filter, noisy, etc), but others seem to not have a problem with it. And I wonder how effective your filter would be at breaking up those CO2 bubbles anyway... you may have a micro-bubble explosion if you do this, but I'm not sure. Anyone else, perhaps with experience doing this, care to share?

tison 30 · 05-05-2008, 08:18 PM

hmmm maybe i shouldnt do that then because ill be using one of them lame wisper things that sit like all the way into the water so dam looks like ill be getting one of them Diffusers

http://cgi.ebay.com/Aquarium-Mini-Gl...QQcmdZViewItem

hows that look

ColeMan · 05-05-2008, 08:44 PM

That looks like a diffuser to me!! Make sure you get one that is going to be effective for your size tank...

honor · 05-05-2008, 08:50 PM

im gona be using this method

http://www.qsl.net/w2wdx/aquaria/diyco2.html
the diy co2 reactor.

puting co2 into the inflow of your filter could cause problems cause the bacteria filtering your water require oxygen.

honor · 05-05-2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tison 30

hmmm maybe i shouldnt do that then because ill be using one of them lame wisper things that sit like all the way into the water so dam looks like ill be getting one of them Diffusers

http://cgi.ebay.com/Aquarium-Mini-Gl...QQcmdZViewItem

hows that look

someone stated that didnt work for their diy co2 setup. i that would be more effective in pressurized co2 system.

tison 30 · 05-06-2008, 02:00 AM

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...mbubblecounter

So hows that?

Darkblade48 · 05-06-2008, 02:14 AM

The Hagen ladder works fairly well for its intended purpose.

tison 30 · 05-06-2008, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkblade48

The Hagen ladder works fairly well for its intended purpose.

So go for it you think?

chizamp · 05-06-2008, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tison 30

So go for it you think?

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tison 30 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: selinsgrove pa Posts: 51	So i do need a check valve then..after that is that it? and thanks for replying

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honor Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 200	you might need something to help mix the co2 in to the water, if it's jsut comming out the airstone then it's just gona float to the top and that's it.

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ColeMan Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 523	Check out some of these diffusers-they seem to be fairly inexpensive and most likely in your price range - http://www.google.com/products?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=CO2+diffusers&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wf&oi=property_suggestions&resnum= 0&ct=property-revision&cd=1; There are other options, but I'm trying to keep it simple. I think you would be happy with a glass diffuser. Sorry I didn't respond earlier!!

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tison 30 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: selinsgrove pa Posts: 51	O if i could place it in the filter that would be great because the tanks about at the floor so that would be easy. So now all i need is a check valve unless others dont recomend putting it in the filter.

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ColeMan Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 523	Although I've never plumbed my CO2 into the inflow line of my filter, I know that some people do...some people say it will/can present problems (air trapped in filter, noisy, etc), but others seem to not have a problem with it. And I wonder how effective your filter would be at breaking up those CO2 bubbles anyway... you may have a micro-bubble explosion if you do this, but I'm not sure. Anyone else, perhaps with experience doing this, care to share?

05-05-2008, 08:18 PM	#23 (permalink)
tison 30 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: selinsgrove pa Posts: 51	hmmm maybe i shouldnt do that then because ill be using one of them lame wisper things that sit like all the way into the water so dam looks like ill be getting one of them Diffusers http://cgi.ebay.com/Aquarium-Mini-Gl...QQcmdZViewItem hows that look

05-05-2008, 08:44 PM	#24 (permalink)
ColeMan Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 523	That looks like a diffuser to me!! Make sure you get one that is going to be effective for your size tank...

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honor Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 200	im gona be using this method http://www.qsl.net/w2wdx/aquaria/diyco2.html the diy co2 reactor. puting co2 into the inflow of your filter could cause problems cause the bacteria filtering your water require oxygen.

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tison 30 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: selinsgrove pa Posts: 51	http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...mbubblecounter So hows that?