How Long For Diy Co2 To Start Working

[2day]

does the bottle which contains the Co2 stuff always have to be warm? Or is it a constant reaction, because everytime it is cold it hardly produces bubbles!

 

[love cichlids]

It has to be warm when you dissolve the sugar and yeast in bottle. But then it is room temp for the rest of the time.

I thought I figured out how to seal lid with sealant, didn't work. This morning, up very early was trying to figure out a different way. I thought to put a hole near the top of the bottle not in the cap and put sealant around it, found another top for bottle, done. It works, there are bubbles. I put it under the intake of my filter to help with diffusing it in water, is that a good place, I read that somewhere, just until I find out how much ladder is. If my lfs has the ladder reasonable I will go buy it today.
Now I want to watch my plants grow big and lush, yayyyyyyy.
Just seen one of my female bettas checking out the bubbles, hope it won't hurt her. I think she will get bored of it quickly, I hope, don't want her to think it is air and take some in, will that kill her??? Should I worry???
Seems like she is leaving it alone now, I might have to get air pump if she is mesmorized by the co2 bubble to get her away from it.

 

[2day]

so say that at night, when it is freezing it will stop. But when the morning comes, it will warm up again and then it will start to produce bubbles again?

 

[love cichlids]

Have to wait for someone else to answer, I just starting with co2 so not to knowledgable of alot of things. Just got mine running that is all I was worried about.

 

[drtim]

It has to be warm when you dissolve the sugar and yeast in bottle. But then it is room temp for the rest of the time.

I thought I figured out how to seal lid with sealant, didn't work. This morning, up very early was trying to figure out a different way. I thought to put a hole near the top of the bottle not in the cap and put sealant around it, found another top for bottle, done. It works, there are bubbles. I put it under the intake of my filter to help with diffusing it in water, is that a good place, I read that somewhere, just until I find out how much ladder is. If my lfs has the ladder reasonable I will go buy it today.
Now I want to watch my plants grow big and lush, yayyyyyyy.
Just seen one of my female bettas checking out the bubbles, hope it won't hurt her. I think she will get bored of it quickly, I hope, don't want her to think it is air and take some in, will that kill her??? Should I worry???
Seems like she is leaving it alone now, I might have to get air pump if she is mesmorized by the co2 bubble to get her away from it.

I would avoid putting in air pump, as this will only serve to remove the CO2 you've just spent a long time trying to get in

 

[love cichlids]

I don't have an air pump in my tank, I have heard that too. Since buying the co2 diffuser, after fish checking it out for awhile, has left it alone. I was just worried about the fish but no worries now. I have bettas in that tank so no need for air pump. The fish in there just need a good filter, which I need to buy soon. What type for a 30 gallon, don't want it to freak out the bettas with the output of water stirring up the whole tank. But I want a better one, this one came with the tank, getting old and good for just a 30 gallon, need one good for a 40 gallon I think would be better. Any thoughts of what type won't make too much agitation of water in tank?

 

[angeli697]

Today decided to make co2 out of 2 litre pop bottle, followed all instructions from internet. Had to run and get a check valve and air stone. So finally it is setup on my 30 gallon. Used 3/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 tsp yeast with warm water. So how long will it be to start working?? Is the mixture right??
I didn't have any way to seal cap where tubing goes through but did drill a smaller hole, cut tubing at an angle and pull it through with pliers. Hopefully that is good enough, will have to wait to buy some sealant.

wut website did you go to make a co2 system? cause i'm starting a 33 gallon planted tank.

 

[Maximumbob]

To say this link is good is an understatement.... but you could also say the guy had a lot of time on his hands!

http/www.qsl.net/w2wdx/aquaria/diyco2.html

ps. one of interesting things I find about watching CO2 bubles is that they shrink as they float to the top. O2 bubbles dont do this. You can actually see it being absorbed!!!!

 

[love cichlids]

angeli I would recommend drilling a hole near the top of the bottle instead of the cap. Mine didn't work even after putting sealant on both sides of cap around tubing. Mine still leaked. It wasn't until I drilled a hole near the top of the bottle, put the tubing in and then putting sealant on the outside of the bottle that it didn't leak and started working.

 

[Scrofula]

To say this link is good is an understatement.... but you could also say the guy had a lot of time on his hands!

http/www.qsl.net/w2wdx/aquaria/diyco2.html

ps. one of interesting things I find about watching CO2 bubles is that they shrink as they float to the top. O2 bubbles dont do this. You can actually see it being absorbed!!!!

I've noticed that with the bubbles ITs pretty cool!

That link is brilliant! answered my question about adding oxygen as well as CO2 (to keep my fish happy)

 

[vic]

http/www.qsl.net/w2wdx/aquaria/diyco2.html and

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=105266


Read the information at the sites above.

DIY CO2 reactors are more effective and efficient that any of the purchased reactors. The weak point of the DIY CO2 reactors is the connection from the reactor to the tank. Specifically through the cap of the reactor. Trying to seal this with silicone is at best a real test of patience. A very simple solution is go to a hobby shop that sells gas powered hobby vehicles (planes, trains, or automobiles!!!) and purchase the appropriated sized through bulkhead fuel line fitting for your airline. This fitting will likely be brass and will pass through the lid with a retainer on one side of the lid and a flat washer on the other side. A nut and washer will screw on to the flow through on each side and when tightened it will provide an airtight seal. The air line will simply slide connect to both sides. As for the commercial "refill" kits, they are for the most part overpriced and moderately successful, at best, at producing CO2. Follow one of the recipes in the above sites. Also, use either a champagne or a Brewer's yeast. These yeast strains are far more tolerant of Ethel alcohol that baker's yeasts and therefore have a much longer production lifespan.
Vic

 

[Scrofula]

I'm using a cork (plastic type) with a hole drilled through for the tubing pushed into a large vodka bottle which contains the mix.

Easy air tight seal.

 

[Infidel_Uk]

after reading this thread i have only one question , where would i purchase a good cO2 diffuser ?