How to control DIY CO2?

[Phyroath]

My two 2.5 liter Juice bottles only last me 1 week - after mixing with the help of Baking Soda, it produces too much uncontrollable CO2 bottles into the tank. I have tried using infusion set but the air host popped off the one way valve during peak production.

Is there any way that I can control the flow?

[Preeths]

dont try controlling pressure in a DIY mix, the pressure may build and the bottle will xplod. it will stink up your room.

you can regulate the amount of co2 produced indirectly by varing the temperature. a cold environent will reduce the amount of co2 produced where as a warm one will increase production.

Hope this helps..

[Greg J]

Try using less yeast.
That should reduce the volume of c02, and it should last longer that way.

What mix of yeast and sugar are you using now?

[Phyroath]

Thanks for this. I regularly mix 1/2 table spoon of yeast, 1/2 backing soda with 1.5 cup of sugar per bottle of 2.5 liters. I use two bottles in the hope of having long lasting supply. Should I change this recipe?

[crazycanuck]

yea i would increase amaount of sugar,and use less baking soda.. the recipes i see on the onternet use at least a couple cups of sugar

[Greg J]

I use ¼ teaspoon yeast, a pinch of baking soda, and 2 cups sugar.

[jmhart]

Yes, use more sugar, less baking soda and A LOT less yeast. When I did DIY CO2 I used less than 1/4 tsp, 2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, and a pinch of baking soda. Lasted 14-16 days.

[Squawkbert]

3 parts water, 1 part sugar
skip the baking soda
pinch of yeast - it will multiply to cover the liquid layer with in a day or two. Should last at least 2 weeks unless your container is unusually stocky.

[Mgamer20o0]

dont try controlling pressure in a DIY mix, the pressure may build and the bottle will xplod. it will stink up your room.

you can regulate the amount of co2 produced indirectly by varing the temperature. a cold environent will reduce the amount of co2 produced where as a warm one will increase production.

Hope this helps..

it really takes a good 75-100 psi for it to blow up......

[Phyroath]

Thanks - it works for me now with all your helps on the recipe. I turn my power-head off at night and excess CO2 escapes (I use baby milk bottle as a diffuser). Although all seem to be OK but I am facing one problem, my fish keeps gasping on the surface - is that too much CO2? How can I correct this problem?
I have tries some aeration using a small pump.