Gas seperator for diy C02

**CobraGuppy** · 04-24-2008, 03:25 AM

Quick question, for a gas seperator, should i have water in it or not? Like have the input underwater and the output above water.

thanks!

confuted · 04-24-2008, 03:35 AM

Yes.

Riddler · 04-24-2008, 03:51 AM

According to many online sources no...

The separator is used to separate the gas from liquid if your yeast goes into overdrive. Gives you more time to take care of the problem.

Here's a picture...

Riddler

**CobraGuppy** · 04-24-2008, 03:56 AM

50/50 here xD.

Ill probably go with no though...

Different question, If i used two 2liter coke bottles with a mixture of 1/2 tsp yeast and 1 cup of sugar on a 29 gallon tank, will it be enough so that i can change out each mixture every other week (or every 2 week) in a stagger so that there is always c02?

Or should i just use 2 cups like the article on this sight recommends. Im just not sure if my mom will like me using that much sugar LOL.

thanks

Riddler · 04-24-2008, 03:58 AM

CobraGuppy it's a guessing game. Try out what you want and go frmo there.

I haven't messed with it enough yet to give a good review on what to do.

Riddler

fshfanatic · 04-24-2008, 04:05 AM

If you fill it with water and have the intake below the water line you can use it as a bubble counter as well as a separator. So, yes.

**CobraGuppy** · 04-24-2008, 04:12 AM

ah, i see.

Right now, i would use my bubble ladder so that would be a bubble counter put in the future, i want to upgrade to this (see link below) which i think is a better reactor. Its pretty much a powerhead.

http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...2-reactor.html

there are pics on the 2nd page of it.

thanks!

**jmhart** · 04-25-2008, 05:59 AM

I recommend water in which can be used as a bubble counter. When I used DIY CO2, I used a mild bleach solution in my gas separator. Prevented that nasty fungus often associated with DIY CO2. Water stayed crystal clear the entire time....in fact, many months later it's still clear because I use the same bottle with the same solution in it as a bubble counter for my pressurized system.

honor · 04-25-2008, 03:41 PM

doesnt the chlorine in the bleach evaporate to mix with the co2?

04-24-2008, 03:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
CobraGuppy Blue Mustard HMPK Betta!! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 705	Gas seperator for diy C02 Quick question, for a gas seperator, should i have water in it or not? Like have the input underwater and the output above water. thanks! __________________ ~Harry

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CobraGuppy Blue Mustard HMPK Betta!! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 705	50/50 here xD. Ill probably go with no though... Different question, If i used two 2liter coke bottles with a mixture of 1/2 tsp yeast and 1 cup of sugar on a 29 gallon tank, will it be enough so that i can change out each mixture every other week (or every 2 week) in a stagger so that there is always c02? Or should i just use 2 cups like the article on this sight recommends. Im just not sure if my mom will like me using that much sugar LOL. thanks __________________ ~Harry

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fshfanatic Banned (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,598	If you fill it with water and have the intake below the water line you can use it as a bubble counter as well as a separator. So, yes. __________________ Ehfipimp #273 ( Eheim Classic - 2215, 2217, 2260, Eheim Ecco 2232, Eheim Pro II 2026 ) Fluval FX5

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CobraGuppy Blue Mustard HMPK Betta!! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 705	ah, i see. Right now, i would use my bubble ladder so that would be a bubble counter put in the future, i want to upgrade to this (see link below) which i think is a better reactor. Its pretty much a powerhead. http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...2-reactor.html there are pics on the 2nd page of it. thanks! __________________ ~Harry

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confuted Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (20) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 379	Yes.

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Riddler Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Windsor, ON, Canada Posts: 123	According to many online sources no... The separator is used to separate the gas from liquid if your yeast goes into overdrive. Gives you more time to take care of the problem. Here's a picture... Riddler

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Riddler Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Windsor, ON, Canada Posts: 123	CobraGuppy it's a guessing game. Try out what you want and go frmo there. I haven't messed with it enough yet to give a good review on what to do. Riddler

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jmhart Aquarium Junkie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alameda,CA Posts: 252	I recommend water in which can be used as a bubble counter. When I used DIY CO2, I used a mild bleach solution in my gas separator. Prevented that nasty fungus often associated with DIY CO2. Water stayed crystal clear the entire time....in fact, many months later it's still clear because I use the same bottle with the same solution in it as a bubble counter for my pressurized system.

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honor Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 379	doesnt the chlorine in the bleach evaporate to mix with the co2?

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