CO2 Natural Plant System

[Skittyfish]

Has anybody tried this? On DrFosterSmith site it shows a picture of it with plastic plants.

It seems to me for a smaller tank with medium light levels that this would work? I don't want to go all out for a whole CO2 system.

If anyones used it with luck, please let me know..

how long does each tablet last?
could you use three of these systems on one tank?

 

[Richer]

If you have the money, go for it. That system is essentially a glorified and tweaked DIY CO2 generator with a passive reactor. I think its great that company such as Hagen is finally promoting CO2 injection in the planted tank... but I think you could have essentially the same sort of CO2 generator at a fraction of the cost. Check this link for more info.

HTH
-Richer

 

[Bruddah Chrispy]

I bought the system, just because I wanted the cool diffuser. As Richer correctly pointed out it's just a DIY kit. Frankly, their container looks a lot nicer hanging on the side of my tank compared to the 2-liter root beer bottle on the floor. The system also comes with 2 packets of secret sauce mix, which is basically yeast and baking soda. It works fine, but I won't buy any refills.

 

[Occult]

So is it possible to refill it using your own yeast? I was considering getting this system but really didn't want to keep having to buy refills. Also can this support a 29 gal tank?

 

[Bruddah Chrispy]

I've got it on my 29g. But I've got a low-light environment so YMMV.

And, yes, you can add your own yeast. After all it's just a bottle on the side of the tank. You may need to tweak your recipe, since most assume a 2L soda bottle.