co2 conundrum

wastedtalent · 10-09-2012, 02:36 AM

i'm a novice to the whole fish tank scene. i just planted a 20 long and set up a DIY co2 supplement system. unfortunately the small pump that should be introducing the co2 into my tank isn't. i've moved the check valve closer to the pump, and sealed every connection. any thoughts?

proaudio55 · 10-09-2012, 12:15 PM

Ummmmm...
A picture is worth 1000 words

Typically a DIY CO2 is 'powered' by the yeast itself and doesn't need a pump. When things are setup right, the yeast's CO2 expands with enough force to push the gas into the tank.

**Hoppy** · 10-09-2012, 03:25 PM

Is that pump part of the diffusing device? Like a powerhead?

wastedtalent · 10-12-2012, 03:07 AM

yes. the pump defuses the co2 into the tank. do you think the distance the co2 has to travel, both vertically and horizontally, will affect whether the co2 makes it to the pump or not?

Adri. · 10-12-2012, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wastedtalent

yes. the pump defuses the co2 into the tank. do you think the distance the co2 has to travel, both vertically and horizontally, will affect whether the co2 makes it to the pump or not?

No.
Do you have pictures of the setup? That could help a lot..

10-09-2012, 02:36 AM	#1
wastedtalent Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 2	co2 conundrum i'm a novice to the whole fish tank scene. i just planted a 20 long and set up a DIY co2 supplement system. unfortunately the small pump that should be introducing the co2 into my tank isn't. i've moved the check valve closer to the pump, and sealed every connection. any thoughts?

10-09-2012, 12:15 PM	#2
proaudio55 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blaine, Minnesota Posts: 620	Ummmmm... A picture is worth 1000 words Typically a DIY CO2 is 'powered' by the yeast itself and doesn't need a pump. When things are setup right, the yeast's CO2 expands with enough force to push the gas into the tank. Last edited by proaudio55; 10-09-2012 at 01:21 PM.. Reason: typo

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Hoppy Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 17,208	Is that pump part of the diffusing device? Like a powerhead? __________________ Hoppy

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10-12-2012, 03:07 AM	#4
wastedtalent Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 2	yes. the pump defuses the co2 into the tank. do you think the distance the co2 has to travel, both vertically and horizontally, will affect whether the co2 makes it to the pump or not?