Type of lamp needed?

**kucita** · 16th Nov 2009, 22:28

hi Dannyfis, how to do DIY co2 huh?

**jiajuen900** · 17th Nov 2009, 01:22

DIY c02 is a way to inject co2 into smaller setupsm using sugar and yeast solution. Here's a link

http://www.plantedtank.net/articles/DIY-Yeast-CO2/7/

**Blue Whale** · 17th Nov 2009, 19:50

I kept some articles in my early days. The sites are still available, plus did a search up, these are some that can be read or viewed for reference. Exploding yeast bottles sounds funny only if it does not happen to you or me.

DIY CO2.
1. http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ad.php?t=13623
2. http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/CO2/school-co2.html
3. http://diyyeastco2.blogspot.com/

Exploding Yeast Bottles
http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/CO2/yeast-disaster.html

DIY CO2 (with tank)
http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/diy_co2rig.htm

DIY CO2 Reactor (2x videos)

Measure CO2 Levels
1. http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua/art_plant_co2chart.htm

**Blue Whale** · 17th Nov 2009, 19:56

I might as well add the list for lightings.

Aquarium Lightngs
1. http://www.aquarium-lighting-guide.c...al-halide-ansi
2. http://www.firsttankguide.net/lights.php
3. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=414
4. http://freshaquarium.about.com/od/li.../blfixture.htm
5. http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Aquarium-Lighting/

You might find the articles complimenting each other instead of conflicting as they look at different aspects.

**kucita** · 17th Nov 2009, 22:01

Thank you jiajuen900 and blue whale for the sharing, got to try it out myself.

**jiajuen900** · 17th Nov 2009, 22:19

Exploding yeast bottle XD

**dannyfish** · 18th Nov 2009, 10:21

Originally Posted by jiajuen900

Exploding yeast bottle XD

so far never kena such situation b4....but what i kena is leakage...omg...some of the solution get into the tank....make my tank cloudy.....

**Blue Whale** · 20th Nov 2009, 23:07

Hi Danny,

You could buy Nutrafin CO2 reactor. Use the CO2 mixture provided. After, the mixture finishes to provide CO2, you can reuse the container which I think is the most hardy canister.

JBL CO2 container will be out of shape over time, due to pressure built up.

I currently is using both of em. Bubble rate is crazy but since the CO2 content isn't that much (even after 1 week), I am able to let both running at more than 10bps per bottle without the need to "on" the air pumps. The tetras, bettas, gourami could still swim deep without having to float constantly for air. No values or taps are installed for both but a backflow valve are there in between the tubes from the canisters to the tank.

My sugar solution is basically measured by my tongue and not measured by the container, water, or number of spoons of sugar. They have to reach a level I consider very sweet before being funnelled into the containers.

**dannyfish** · 21st Nov 2009, 11:17

Originally Posted by Blue Whale

Hi Danny,

You could buy Nutrafin CO2 reactor. Use the CO2 mixture provided. After, the mixture finishes to provide CO2, you can reuse the container which I think is the most hardy canister.

JBL CO2 container will be out of shape over time, due to pressure built up.

I currently is using both of em. Bubble rate is crazy but since the CO2 content isn't that much (even after 1 week), I am able to let both running at more than 10bps per bottle without the need to "on" the air pumps. The tetras, bettas, gourami could still swim deep without having to float constantly for air. No values or taps are installed for both but a backflow valve are there in between the tubes from the canisters to the tank.

My sugar solution is basically measured by my tongue and not measured by the container, water, or number of spoons of sugar. They have to reach a level I consider very sweet before being funnelled into the containers.

Tat nutrafin set is it exp?? i being using DIY co2 for quite some ....leakage happen when i too greedy (put too much yeast)

**Blue Whale** · 24th Nov 2009, 13:27

Originally Posted by dannyfish

Tat nutrafin set is it exp?? i being using DIY co2 for quite some ....leakage happen when i too greedy (put too much yeast)

Don't care expensive or not, what I can tell you is that the canister is very hardy. 5 years still have not explode yet...lol

**jiajuen900** · 25th Nov 2009, 01:12

I saw it recently at Y618 for about $30. If not, just get a co2 canister with manual regulater at NA for $69 manual regulator is similiar to dIY buy alot better with better control of the flow of co2. It also lasts longer, and has less chance of exploding.

**Blue Whale** · 26th Nov 2009, 17:42

They explode because usually the owner put a valve whilst the tank cannot withstand the pressure. Don't forget you still need to top up the tank at about ±$30. Transportation at your own cost of course.

$30 I'd say go for it. Yeast powder I buy in one box, can't recall how many packets but usually one packet can use for few months but must be tightly sealed.