Mini DIY CO2 Reactor in Aquarium (prototype 2 of 2)
Jun.03, 2010 in
Aquarium Videos
I’ve been experimenting with DIY (do-it-yourself) CO2 injection systems lately. This is the second attempt and video, and it seems to be working quite well now. CO2, or Carbon Dioxide is required by aquarium plants for growth. Keen aquarium keepers who like to grow plants incorporate systems to mix CO2 into the water. This is what this little system does. I’ve been looking at a lot of DIY systems, but most are large and unsightly. I thought I’d make a mini version that dissolves about 1 bubble every 1.5 seconds. Please feel free to comment with questions or ideas. Jarrad
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June 3rd, 2010 at 3:37 pm
@koontzman123- did you really think youd find aquarium check valves at home depot? lfs or petco/petsmart will have them for anywhere from 2 to 4 bucks. if you go to petsmart check out the clearance section as they can have some real good deals on internal filters, powerheads, and tubing ect
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Did you male this your self
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:23 pm
did you glue the sponge to the bottom of the cup?
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:29 pm
PLEASE UPLOAD MORE VIDEOS!
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:10 pm
very cool vid
is the reactor really necessary? couldnt you just use the co2 output tube in the tank to bubble or do the gasses just rise to the surface? is that reactor mostly just to help pull the co2 from the output or is it needed to help solubility
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:40 pm
nice thanks it helps me a lot
June 3rd, 2010 at 6:25 pm
if a put the reactor under the tank in a sump for example (near the pump)would it make a difference in the efficiency?
June 3rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
great for live plants
June 3rd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Good setup, really nice.
June 3rd, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Rena Filstar Canister Filter? haha
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Good job bro!!
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:01 pm
awesome….I have been researching how to make a DIY co2 set up and your video has definately helped. Thanks for posting it
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:32 pm
dude i’m waiting for for party 3 =D
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:22 pm
5 stars my man this is unique….
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:33 pm
@koontzman123
Co2 is like an anestasia to fish. Maybe add less yeast to the bottle?
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:50 pm
did anyone have a problem with fish going a little “loopy” after introduction of C02?
I had a Neon Tetra die, and a Glowlight Tetra keeps swimming upside down or unbalanced.
Other than that, after a couple days some brownish plants have started sprouting green whereas they were going further brown before.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:28 pm
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the best site!
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:51 pm
try eBay or an aquarium store. They are very cheap.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:02 am
I can’t find check valves at Home Depot or Home Hardware
June 4th, 2010 at 12:43 am
Nice job man, well done. Nice movie and good music! 5 stars !
June 4th, 2010 at 12:52 am
that looks cool
i posted a responce to let you see my homemade co2
June 4th, 2010 at 1:20 am
lol, finally its work for me with my 250GPH, max flow 250 Powerhead.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:33 am
Wow! Bless u fr sharing that knowledge!
June 4th, 2010 at 2:09 am
i did the same but its not work for me and i don’t know why
June 4th, 2010 at 2:29 am
Hey what is the name of the sponge filter you have?
Great idea and design by the way