CO2 tablets?

I have a micro tank (five gallons). I dont really want to have a CO2 system that takes as much room as the tank. I was wondering if this would work:

Mount a test tube the tank, open end down, and fill it with CO2. I know it wouldn't be very efficient, but on such a tiny tank, I thought it might be sufficient.

Opinions?
 
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