The Planted Tank Forum banner

best hagen DIY recipes

2K views 18 replies 7 participants last post by  fshfanatic 
#1 ·
:iamwithst I read the post about the best recipes for this unit. I have a similar unit, I believe its 1L capicity and wondered what some good recipes were.

The common problem, everyone was saying for the hagen recipe, that you fill the sugar up to the line... I want to know how much sugar that is. If my unit is identical volume this recipe would work for me as well.

Thanks I appreciate anyones input.
 
#3 ·
Just put some sugar in the Hagen container up to the line. Then pour it out into a measuring cup to see how much it is.

I measured it a few years ago, but I can remember what it is now.
 
#4 ·
5 ounces sugar and 14 ounces water is the Hagen c02 system Equivalent. Most people find that 1/2 teaspoon yeast and 1 teaspoon baking soda works best. Be sure to use a bubble counter and check valve to prevent snot plugs forming on the inside of your c02 reactor, filter(if you diffuse into the intake of the filter), or diffuser(ceramic or ladder).
 
#11 ·
the air line tubing from the jug to the bottle goes to the bottom of the coke bottle ( which is 1/2 full of water ) then a second airline tube from the bottle to my diffuser which is above the waterline. As the co2 enters the bottle it bubble sup and is seperated and leaves to the diffuser.
 
#16 ·
I think FF is talking about a home-made bubble counter like this.

Source:http://www.coloradoaquarium.org/pics/co2.html

I am suggesting using a bubble counter more to capture yeast snot plugs(they look a little like clear gel) from forming in your tank and possibly clogging up bubble release.

For accurate c02 measurement, you should seriously consider getting a drop checker with the proper solution. BlackSunshine, a member on this forum, sells both the drop checker and premixed solution. but I believe his orders are currently on hold.
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/swap-n-shop/44423-fs-co2-drop-checkers.html

You can purchase a drop checker from here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Drop-...hZ024QQcategoryZ66794QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
These are the instructions you need to follow to prepare the proper solution to use in the drop checker.
http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/...lants-discussions/37077-how-kh-standards.html

Otherwise you can use this chart and plug in your PH and KH numbers to get an estimation or approximation of c02 levels but this will not be as accurate as a c02 drop checker.
http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/art_plant_co2chart.htm
 
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top