Mongbean Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hey Guys, I have been looking into DIY Co2 but I really want some feedback over the pro's and con's of making one. Clearly it's a cheaper option to buying a full Co2 setup but with far less control. It's the less control part I am wary of. Also what size tank it can be used in. Any thought around this would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 make sure you have one of them bubble counters thats got an overflow area i had the yeast mixture pollute a tank = all kinds of messy but the fish survived ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongbean Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Yeah that was another worry I had, MY FISH! But if it works then I want to give it a go due to being such a good low cost solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I used a glass diffuser with two coke bottles connected to it. Never had an issue. I say give it a crack. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongbean Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I have been reading to just plug directly into the canister filter and the impela will defuse it for you. Or put an air stone on the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I just paid the money and was very happy with the results. :-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongbean Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 how much did you pay though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Can't remember. $15-$20????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongbean Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Oh that is cheap, the ones I seen online were around the $80 range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Glass diffuser. Only cheap things. Airline connects directly to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongbean Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Just found a place in Annerley, So I will head over this arvo and see what they have. Looks good and well priced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Lol. Might at well go to Fishchicks. She has them. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongbean Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 hahah thats where I am going )) = :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I've connected CO2 to the canister and found it worked well. Just found it annoying refilling the bottles constantly. It's a good way to start out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongbean Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I did not make it to the LFS yesterday but I did look over my Eheim Pro canister and I can plug it in there. I am looking forward to the impact that it has on the plants in my tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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