CO2 system suggestion ?

[wlsgmfr123]

I am planning to set a planted tank for following holiday.

It would be my 10 gallon tank probably.

Could anyone suggest Co2 system which works fine and cost efficient?

(DIY using yest and sugger is ,,, I don't know, I just don't feel it works.)

:wub:

 

[Tony]

A very basic setup new will cost about $80-$100 for a tank, regulator, tubing and a diffuser. Without a solenoid, you can just run it 24 hours and bubble an airstone on a timer at night. Since plants respirate in the dark, this will prevent the CO2 levels from getting too high.

I have used the CO2 yeast kits before and have had solid results from them on small tanks. It's all about the diffuser design. Mine had a grey tray with a series of ramps the bubbles would travel back and forth on, getting smaller and smaller as they rose and the CO2 diffused. Maintenance is not all that bad and if you're not ready to drop $100+, it's a good place to start.

 

[wlsgmfr123]

A very basic setup new will cost about $80-$100 for a tank, regulator, tubing and a diffuser. Without a solenoid, you can just run it 24 hours and bubble an airstone on a timer at night. Since plants respirate in the dark, this will prevent the CO2 levels from getting too high.

I have used the CO2 yeast kits before and have had solid results from them on small tanks. It's all about the diffuser design. Mine had a grey tray with a series of ramps the bubbles would travel back and forth on, getting smaller and smaller as they rose and the CO2 diffused. Maintenance is not all that bad and if you're not ready to drop $100+, it's a good place to start.

Tony, Coud you link a website where you have gotten your diffuser ?

 

[Tony]

Check this out:

http://www.amazon.com/Hagen-Nutrafin-Natural-Activator-Stabilizer/dp/B00026058Y

 

[Andrewtfw]

A diffuser that does not depend on pressure to create fine bubbles such as the one Tony suggested works best with diy co2. A reactor would be another way.

 

[mscichlid]

You will appreciate a soleniod.

Azoo regulator (with soleniod), timer, C02 tubing and a wooded airstone for diffuser

 

[ddavila06]

Check this out:

http://www.amazon.com/Hagen-Nutrafin-Natural-Activator-Stabilizer/dp/B00026058Y

DO NOT LIKE


i would say get a real regulator with solenoid and a 5 pound tank. that little thing is hard to control, especially in such a small tank. i got algea on mine when i had one long ago.....
save some money, get it over with and buy a good one. maybe even used. u could get one for around 60-100, check CL have fun shopping :jumpy:

 

[Tony]

It's for a 10 gallon tank.... it'll be sufficient.

 

[wlsgmfr123]

I will need to think about it deeply. Thx for tips.

 

[College Fishman]

mine cost me $7.....

$1 for a 2ltr bottle
$1 for an air stone
$4 for the yeast
$1 for the air tubing

i already had the sugar and water is free at my apt. idk about these diffusers, but my tank looks amazing with the C02 going

 

[Prince]

Check this out:

http://www.amazon.com/Hagen-Nutrafin-Natural-Activator-Stabilizer/dp/B00026058Y

Those work great on small tanks. You may be able to find one on clearance at petco for 5 bucks too. GLA has a great looking pressurized set up for 89.99 for 20z co2 tanks. Pressurized are the most efficient. Stay away from Fluval kits as replacing those co2 canisters becomes cost prohibitive.


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