Does the co2 reactor canister have to be below the tank (Hagen)

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I'm about to hook one up to my 10g tank. Does the reactor have to be below the tank (for pressure purposes). I don't have the tank on a stand and to put the canister on the floor next to the tank is just asking for trouble (a certain 2yr old that will remain nameless ;) ).
 
If placed above, just be careful it can't be tipped over on it's side. You wouldn't want gravity pulling the yeast solution down into the tank.
 
on the floor next to the tank

I didn't mean it to sound like my tank is on the floor.... it's on a table...:p:

Thanks for the replies :)
 
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Thanks Snickle,,,,, just saw that in the box..................

Michele

PS... You know what else was amusing (not)... I noticed that on the side of the box it says to use the packets within 18 months of date.......... The date on the packets are *2/2002*........
 
I wish I could take it back. I actually bought 2 from a store that was going out of business and got them for like $9.00 each. I guess I can't complain.

If any of you know the link to make your own reactive agent specifically for this unit, could you please post it for me. I looked, but couldn't find it...

Thanks
 
I don't know of any links, but I can tell you what I do for mine. I fill the cannister up to the first line with sugar. I get a cup of warm dechlorinated water and put a half a teaspoon of yeast in the water with a pinch of sugar, to help get it activated. Make sure the water is not hot or else you will kill the yeast. After about 5 minutes I fill the cannister up to the second line with the yeast water. Then I place the lid on tightly and put it behind my tank. I usually change mine in the night, so that it will start bubbling for the next day. That way I don't lose any CO2 production during the time when the plants are using it. Also some people put bicarbonate of soda in the mix as well. This is mostly done if you have soft water. If you have hard water you should be okay without it.
Oh yeah, don't worry about the packets. Most people say they are junk anyway. Just another way of getting your money. I believe I heard it was 7 dollars for three packets. Notice I said " I heard" there is no way that I would pay that price for some yeast and baking soda that I could get for a few cents.
 
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