Will this work for CO2?

dwool36 · 03-08-2006, 01:18 PM

I suspect my CO2 levels may be low in my planted tank and under threat of divorce

I cannot spend the money for any type of CO2 equipment. So I have fashioned a device (for lack of a better word) to add to my CO2 level. Please tell me if you think this will work.

To the milk jug I added 1/2 tsp of dry yeast, 3 cups sugar and warm water. I then sealed it tightly. The other end of the hose is attached to an air stone in my tank. It provides a constant (yet light) supply of CO2 bubbles. From what I have read, this will last for about 4 weeks. The jug sits behind my tank so that it is out of sight. This is only a 10 gallon tank. What do you think?

Fishboy93 · 03-08-2006, 03:53 PM

depends on...

Is it air tight where the tubing meets the jug?

Also how do you plan to diffuse the C02?

dwool36 · 03-08-2006, 05:43 PM

The tubing is silicones where it meets the jug. The co2 is diffused through the airstone.

**Damon** · 03-08-2006, 10:08 PM

The problem you may have is backpressure. Milk Jugs are not buit to tolerate pressure like 2 litre soda bottle are. You might have an explosion.

craftyflalady · 03-09-2006, 06:53 AM

I am also found the silicone doesn't stay stuck to plastic to good either. I have found gatorade bottles to be even better than soda bottles. I would be also worried that the pressure would blow that lid right off that jug. They really are not that secure on there.

**TheOldSalt** · 03-09-2006, 07:58 AM

Oh, I don't know..the gas is venting out as fast as it's being produced, so it probably won't pop. Even if it did, it's not like it's going to make a big mess.
Now, vinegar & baking soda on the other hand...

dwool36 · 03-09-2006, 08:26 AM

Vinegar & Baking Soda...yeah big mess..lol. This seems to be working fine. I will update in a week or so an dlet you know how the plants are doing.

**Damon** · 03-09-2006, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOldSalt

Oh, I don't know..the gas is venting out as fast as it's being produced, so it probably won't pop. Even if it did, it's not like it's going to make a big mess.
Now, vinegar & baking soda on the other hand...

Ever send Co2 through a clogged airstone?

dwool36 · 03-09-2006, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpte

Ever send Co2 through a clogged airstone?

Good Point. Will it work if I run the hose into the filter intake with no airstone?

Fishboy93 · 03-09-2006, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwool36

Good Point. Will it work if I run the hose into the filter intake with no airstone?

To stop that dont you add a second bottle thats attached thats lower than the first to prevent that though?

**Damon** · 03-10-2006, 10:07 AM

It should work...........

Adding the second bottle should also work.

dwool36 · 03-10-2006, 11:57 AM

Well, I think it should be ok. If you look at the milk jug in the pic, it has a snap on top...not a twist on. That cap should pop off before anything explodes (I hope).

dwool36 · 03-12-2006, 01:55 PM

Just a follow-up...I have seen an AMAZING difference in my plants in just three days. Also, I do not know if the CO2 makes a difference, but my rams spawned and I now have wigglers.

**Damon** · 03-12-2006, 02:31 PM

Co2 will lower ph a little to that which rams perfer.

lotsoffish · 03-12-2006, 04:50 PM

Hook it up and see what happens for crips sake!

dwool36 · 03-12-2006, 04:54 PM

Umm...i has been hooked up for four days for cripes sake

lotsoffish · 03-12-2006, 04:57 PM

well how the thing workin?

dwool36 · 03-13-2006, 01:50 PM

Its been five days now and my plants have seen incredible growth and my Rams spawned (I now have wigglers). So, I guess I would have to say that is works well.

**Damon** · 03-13-2006, 09:47 PM

COngrats on the plants and the spawn!!

Fishboy93 · 03-14-2006, 04:38 PM

whats the best mix to make diy Co2 the most effecient... also how long until you have to refill?

03-08-2006, 01:18 PM	#1
dwool36 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 312	Will this work for CO2? I suspect my CO2 levels may be low in my planted tank and under threat of divorce I cannot spend the money for any type of CO2 equipment. So I have fashioned a device (for lack of a better word) to add to my CO2 level. Please tell me if you think this will work. To the milk jug I added 1/2 tsp of dry yeast, 3 cups sugar and warm water. I then sealed it tightly. The other end of the hose is attached to an air stone in my tank. It provides a constant (yet light) supply of CO2 bubbles. From what I have read, this will last for about 4 weeks. The jug sits behind my tank so that it is out of sight. This is only a 10 gallon tank. What do you think?

03-08-2006, 03:53 PM	#2
Fishboy93 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Age: 15 Posts: 658	depends on... Is it air tight where the tubing meets the jug? Also how do you plan to diffuse the C02? __________________ 29 Gallon Reef

03-08-2006, 10:08 PM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	The problem you may have is backpressure. Milk Jugs are not buit to tolerate pressure like 2 litre soda bottle are. You might have an explosion. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

03-10-2006, 10:07 AM	#11
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	It should work........... Adding the second bottle should also work. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

03-12-2006, 02:31 PM	#14
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Co2 will lower ph a little to that which rams perfer. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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03-08-2006, 05:43 PM	#3
dwool36 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 312	The tubing is silicones where it meets the jug. The co2 is diffused through the airstone.

03-09-2006, 06:53 AM	#5
craftyflalady Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 50 Posts: 397	I am also found the silicone doesn't stay stuck to plastic to good either. I have found gatorade bottles to be even better than soda bottles. I would be also worried that the pressure would blow that lid right off that jug. They really are not that secure on there.

03-09-2006, 07:58 AM	#6
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,355	Oh, I don't know..the gas is venting out as fast as it's being produced, so it probably won't pop. Even if it did, it's not like it's going to make a big mess. Now, vinegar & baking soda on the other hand...

03-09-2006, 08:26 AM	#7
dwool36 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 312	Vinegar & Baking Soda...yeah big mess..lol. This seems to be working fine. I will update in a week or so an dlet you know how the plants are doing.

03-10-2006, 11:57 AM	#12
dwool36 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 312	Well, I think it should be ok. If you look at the milk jug in the pic, it has a snap on top...not a twist on. That cap should pop off before anything explodes (I hope).

03-12-2006, 01:55 PM	#13
dwool36 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 312	Just a follow-up...I have seen an AMAZING difference in my plants in just three days. Also, I do not know if the CO2 makes a difference, but my rams spawned and I now have wigglers.

03-12-2006, 04:50 PM	#15
lotsoffish Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N. Tonawanda NY Age: 46 Posts: 188	Hook it up and see what happens for crips sake!

03-12-2006, 04:54 PM	#16
dwool36 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 312	Umm...i has been hooked up for four days for cripes sake

03-12-2006, 04:57 PM	#17
lotsoffish Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N. Tonawanda NY Age: 46 Posts: 188	well how the thing workin?

03-13-2006, 01:50 PM	#18
dwool36 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 312	Its been five days now and my plants have seen incredible growth and my Rams spawned (I now have wigglers). So, I guess I would have to say that is works well.

03-13-2006, 09:47 PM	#19
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	COngrats on the plants and the spawn!! __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

03-14-2006, 04:38 PM	#20
Fishboy93 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Age: 15 Posts: 658	whats the best mix to make diy Co2 the most effecient... also how long until you have to refill? __________________ 29 Gallon Reef

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