So, I have my DIY CO2 reactor built and it is ready for use when I get my tank up and running...I was wondering what you guys and gals thought in regards to recipes for my tank. It is a 26 gal tank and I built the reactor with a 2 liter bottle and I also built a reactor using an old gravel vacuum siphon I had.
DIY CO2 HELP
- Thread starter ddmiddle7
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I use 2c sugar 1/2 tsp yeast 1/2 tsp baking soda in mine. You'll probably be better off with 2-3 bottles.
OK thanks. What's the best way to tie them together? Right now I have it set up with the airline coming from the cap then about 6-8 inches of airline into a check valve then up into the tank connected to the DIY diffuiser. Also I want to connect it to a powerhead but am not sure really how to do it? Any suggestions?
Thanks everyone!
Thanks everyone!
I got some yeast from the store and my DIY CO2 has been working for 3 weeks now and still going strong. I have a 3L bottle and i put in 1 1/2 cups of sugarcane sugar and a pinch of yeast and backing soda and it's been going strong for 3 weeks know.
So, I just found an old Arizona Tea bottle 3.78liters, what mixture should I use for it? Should I just double the 2 liter recipe? The bottle is much thicker, so I think it will hold up longer, plus it has a wider base so it will stand up easier in case one of the dogs or my son bump the bottle...
yeah. That should work. Just try it out. I would suggest only using a pinch of yeast your mixture will last longer.