question on DIY C02

[Fishy_Fun]

i got all the ingredients for the mix but i have a 29G as you all know and im wondering what size bottle i can use and how much mix?any pics of yours would be great to.what can i use as a diffuser and make sure it diffuses before it hits the surface?please let me know what you guys know lol

[Bk718]

for 29g you can use 2L or 2 2L bottles thats all up to you. The mix would be for 2L bottle 1-2 cups of sugar, 1/4 -1/2 teaspoons of yeast, 1 teaspoon of baking soda and mix it all up in warm water. For a diffuser you can use a simple wooden airstone and place it directly under your filters overflow.

[Fishy_Fun]

how much water though?i thought i had to use a whole Tsp of yeast lol.so i bought a big bottle of it

[Bk718]

i dont do it by cups.. So just fill up the 2L bottle to the point where it starts to curve on top. Then pour the sugar try using 1.5 cups first since this is your first mixture. Then close the bottle and mix it very good until no sugar grains are seen. Then pour out some of the mixture into a cup and put 1/4-1/2 teaspoons of yeast and mix it. Let it sit in the cup for 15-20 min to hydrate. then pour the sugar/yeast mix back into the bottle. Mix again and wait until it starts bubbling.

[Fishy_Fun]

ok thanks will do right now

[Bk718]

just make sure not 2 use cold water or hot water, make sure its just warm.

[Fishy_Fun]

should i use warm,hot,cold water?i forgot to ask sorry.

[Fishy_Fun]

oh ok you answered me before i even asked "your physic lol"

[Bk718]

lol I also have a 29 and will be hooking up co2 for it 2 tomorrow.
Is yours heavily planted? got pix

[Fishy_Fun]

its not heavily planted yet as im transferring tanks later right now there some in there that need to grow in before i put fish in there.Do you know if the mixture will need light after made?

[Bk718]

its not heavily planted yet as im transferring tanks later right now there some in there that need to grow in before i put fish in there.Do you know if the mixture will need light after made?
You will just need to store the bottle in a safe, warm place.

[Fishy_Fun]

Ok thanks i will do.i have already put the c02 to work.I'm hoping the c02 starts working soon.i don't have to worry about c02 die for my fish as i don't have them in there yet so i have time to tinker with it.thanks all

[Bk718]

it will start working by tomorrow. After a few days or so monitor your pH, you might see a slight change with only 1 2L bottle. And when you get the fish acclimate them for a longer period of time.

[Fishy_Fun]

well i decided to go with two 2L bottles.i really plan on planting this tank

[Bk718]

okay watch your ph even more now. Are you going to run an air pump? on my 10g i was running 3L and the ph dropped to ...___ i dont know value but it was orange in color when testing lol.