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	DIY CO2
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	Can someone point me to some instructions of how to do a DIY CO2 unit? I am looking into making one for the 60 gallon tank. Thanks very much! ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	diy co2 will not work for a tank larger than about 30g (unless you're dr. bonke ). you can try to make something, a [link=google search]http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=diy+co2&btnG=Google+Search" style="COLOR: #ff0044[/link] will turn up plenty of information on the subject. but for the most part, it won't work for so large a tank. you will need a pressurized co2 system for that tank eventually if you plan on getting serious about your plants "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
SuperMummy! Mega Fish Posts: 1207 Kudos: 915 Votes: 30 Registered: 03-Jan-2003	I think DIY co2 still works for a larger sized tank, but it becomes a bit of a pain in the derrier as you need a few 2l bottles of co2 mix running rather than just one. So still feasible but more hassle.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Shannen Banned Posts: 1160 Kudos: 1686 Votes: 98 Registered: 17-Feb-2004	I run one 2 ltr DIY in my 40 and there is def a noticeable dif than without it. Would adding another bottle help? Sure, but I'm happy with it's function as is. I drilled a small hole in the filter intake tube and have the CO2 line feeding into it. The only problem so far is after about 5 days I have to keep an eye on my PH or else suffer drastic PH swings when it depletes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Curare Enthusiast Posts: 196 Kudos: 130 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2004	My 55 has a a twin 2L setup and it runs perfectly. I also stagger the changing of bottles so I never run out. Works fine, give them a shake every day or two tho!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39


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