Nutrafin CO2 Natural Plant System

[Yano]

Nutrafin CO2 Natural Plant System (Hagen)
Is this any good? I have read about DIY ones, I might do that but just wanted to hear some opinions on this product.

 

[DXG]

I've been using one for a few months now and am very impressed with the results.

Although worth buying for the diffuser alone, the reality is that it's no better than a DIY job.

Watch out though, I find myself watching bubbles rising for hours on end. Very hypnotic

Don't worry about the cost of running it, I never use Hagen's own mix. Simple sugar and yeast is far cheaper and just as effective.

 

[Bangin]

It works great for aquariums 20 gallons or smaller. You'll have to refill it every few weeks or so.

 

[Yano]

I was thinking of putting 1 for my DP tank. But what about my 55, would I be better off making one myself or buying 3 of those?

 

[George Farmer]

I've had excellent results with two units in my 125 litre. I use 1/4 teaspoon baking yeast and level teaspoon of baking soda and fill the rest up with sugar and water as per the levels marked on the container. This gives me about 1 bubble every 3 seconds per unit and a co2 level of approx 20 mg/l. I change the mixture every two weeks as the bubble rate slows down too much.

 

[Bol]

Although worth buying for the diffuser alone,

Just for info, Drs. Foster and Smith (and probably others) sell just the diffuser for $9.95.

 

[smithrc]

Thats what we started with... as some have said. I got it for the defuser.

I've since added another co2 generator and 2 one-way valves so i can stage the bottles so there is less variation in PH (co2 levels)

I think they are £20 for the bottle, 3 schachets and the deffuser with pipe.