HOW TO: Make a long lasting DIY CO2 system - Low Budget CO2 System
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Күн бұрынHow to make this low budget CO2 system:
1. Get 2 bottles, 1 larger and 1 smaller
2. Make 1 hole in the large bottle cap and 2 holes in the small bottle cap
3. Connect the bottles with airline tubes and make sure the tubing that goes from the large bottle into the small bottle is longer so it can sit underwater.
4. Seal the tubes and caps with silicone glue. (IMPORTANT)
5. Connect a diffuser to the tube that comes out of the small bottle
6. Warm up 250 gr sugar in 250 gr water.
7. Soak 3 sheets of gelatin (4,5 grams)
8. Add the gelatin to the hot sugar syrup
9. Turn of the heat and set aside to cool off
10. Once cooled add to the large bottle
11. Store the bottle in the fridge to set the gelatin
12. Add 1 or 2 grams of dried yeast together with a teaspoon of sugar to 1 liter of lukewarm water and mix.
13. When the gelatin is set you can add the yeast water
14. The bottle is now ready and your DIY CO2 system can be installed on your tank.
15. It can still take up to 24 hours before there is enough pressure in the bottle
16. Shaking the bottle gently will speed up this process
17. After 5 weeks or so you will notice the CO2 output decreasing
18. Prepare a new bottle 1 or 2 days in advance
19. Change the new bottle in the evening after your tank lights go off
20. In the morning you should have enough pressure in your new bottle.
21. Doesn’t work? Check for leaks in your bottle caps.
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@cyndifalk 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very helpful video! I am very excited to try it. Here are the measurements for our American friends: 250g = 1 Cup 2g = 1/2 rounded teaspoon 3 Sheets of Gelatine = 1 (0.25 oz) envelope = 1 Tablespoon Powder
@wicked5685 3 жыл бұрын
Yo thanks bro
@jawjagrrl 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for converting :)
@ciggityliggity7039 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@alantooth48 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for converting that for the US 😊 LOL
@marjanaking404notfound3 2 жыл бұрын
And make sure you don't drink the alcohol created by this method. Lol
@yak6896 Жыл бұрын
My bong making skills as a teen really gives me an advantage here. Great video!
@retrosai 23 күн бұрын
Hell yeah!
@Darebakk 3 жыл бұрын
im surprised that people think this DIY system cannot be regulated and turned off for the night. it is actually super easy! so how to do it? on the smaller bottle, there are 2 holes for the tubes - 1 brings the co2 from the yeast, 1 sends it to the aquarium. I added a 3rd tube, just a very short one (like 15 cms) in there (so my cap on a smaller bottle has 3 holes and 3 tubes). Im using a kind of a clamp on that 3rd tube which means I can regulate the amount of co2 going into the aquarium (by slightly decreasing the pressure in the smaller bottle). If you fully open or remove that clamp, there is no pressure in the smaller bottle, therefore nothing is going into the aquarium at night ;)
@GrundligEngineering 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you:)
@LupeFN 2 жыл бұрын
Even Easier but slightly less convenient, Raise the Diffuser to the top if you're using a diy one. (Don't recommend this for Glass Diffusers) You can also put a check valve near the start of the 2nd tube and disconnect it when you need to
@randyrice5050 2 жыл бұрын
Or have a brain and add a needle valve
@AriouzJr 2 жыл бұрын
I’m having a hard time visualizing what you mean with the clamp on the 3rd tube?
@Raitis.F 2 жыл бұрын
@@LupeFN Not a valve on the second line, that will increase the presure when CO2 has no where to excape at all creating a diferent issue, but a valve on the 3rd - this is fantastic..
@noahwiese6231 3 жыл бұрын
Dude thank you for explaining this in simple terms and truly breaking it down step by step!
@andrewm7114 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this is the first time i've heard gelatin mentioned to slow down the process. I've definitely trying this!
@g.dochev 3 жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for! Thank you, kind sir, for the great, to-the-point explanation and easy-to-follow steps! Keep it up, I'm foreseeing a bright future for this channel! :)
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Happy you liked the video!
@bmwocanada790 3 жыл бұрын
You explain it in a very nice way that many people can understand. Thumbs up for you!
@eriknihlen9312 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely going to try this. Going to setup planted shrimp tank for the first time. Thanks for a good channel! 🙌
@loreleialexander8607 2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks so much for this video! I have always wanted to do a planted tank with CO2, but couldn't justify spending the extra hundreds of dollars as a single mother! I do a lot of baking, so I already ha e all of these Ingredients on hand! really appreciate you!
@kenrooke9047 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for confirming this Mark. I wanted to make sure I had enough solution in the bottle. 😀
@felipepinillaramirez2085 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video, so well explained and easy to follow. Keep up the good work, liked and subscribed!
@cstone4657 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for this and ALL your videos!! Your instructions are always so easy to understand!
@-never-gonna-give-you-up- 3 жыл бұрын
Ik moet heel eerlijk zeggen dat dit een erg fijne video was om naar te kijken, je praat rustig, duidelijk, en gewoon "straight to the point" echt een top video daar mag je absoluut trots op zijn 👍👍👍
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Bedankt voor de complimenten 😊
@-never-gonna-give-you-up- 3 жыл бұрын
@@MJAquascaping geen probleem altijd goed 👍👍👍
@davidpaylor5666 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Many thanks. Handy hint here: drop a seltzer tablet into the yeast mix when you are screwing the caps on and setting it up in the tank. It won't hurt the yeast and it will get you up to pressure in minutes rather than hours.
@leesapollo 3 жыл бұрын
Finally a video that explains it in an easy process!
@joealyjim3029 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely going to give this a try when i set up my 40 litre, great explanation mate im definitely subbing
@tired1911 3 жыл бұрын
WOW, I can make wine and as a byproduct feed my aquarium plants! Cool! I guess I'm not the only one to make that connection.
@relaxationmusicforabettery7997 3 жыл бұрын
wow! I also use this.. but you explained it so well. I am going to follow your system especially with the gelatin...... Can you show us how strong the bubbles are in your diy co2 system? maybe an update video on how your plants are responding to the system? thanks!
@trevort3205 3 жыл бұрын
I did this years back for a closet grow. I never knew to add gelatin to help slow down the yeast. ! Nice video, great content🤙🤙🤙
@mykal2803 3 жыл бұрын
This is what im looking for, so this works for a tent grow? how many did you use? I was thinking a couple 2 liters should be enough for a 2x4 with 3-4 plants.. but im probably wrong never worked with co2.
@vladislavlevitskyi5463 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a detailed story about the long-term version of the co2 generator. I tried it on soda and citric acid, many fish died when the process accelerated while I was at work, although before that I had adjusted a low flow with a valve. I also assembled DIY lighting on cob LEDs with a cheap wifi controller. I became interested in how dangerous it is to close the CO2 supply at night in such a slow system (there is a desire to install an electrovalve on the controller with the ability to turn on along with the light).
@walterwittich5293 3 жыл бұрын
I tried this out over the past few days and it works like a charm. Thank you for putting this together, excellent concept!
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@akuljaiswal6755 5 ай бұрын
how did your sugar solution set ? I put the solution in the fridge and when i took it out, the gel just melted.any idea?
@jessicagoodson7452 3 жыл бұрын
My little son and I have some low tech plants in our tank and they're doing fine but this is a really cool experiment to do with him! Thank you SO MUCH
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@maxvanderstricht1159 2 жыл бұрын
An interested fermentation biologist is wondering how it's going :))
@bugattibettavlog515 3 жыл бұрын
Good choice of background music, nice voice & clear as water explaination = easy to understand. Thumbs up👍 i was just listening while wathcing my fish swims, i can actually visualize the whole process.
@nrague26 3 жыл бұрын
I activated mine in 3 hours. 😁🎉 Gelatin mixture: 250ml water 1 cup (250g white sugar) 1 tbsp gelatine powder (clear) *low heat to a near boil then cool before pouring into the bottle Yeast water: 1 liter water (lukewarm) 1 tsp sugar 1-2g yeast (2g = 1/2 tsp)
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@johnwilkerson9804 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the conversion
@naimjaafar3800 Жыл бұрын
Thank for the conversion . I successfully supplied my aquarium with co2 by using your recipe. For the problem that this system cannot be turn off. Well first I just use air stone not the co2 diffuser. In order to prevent to much co2 in the aquarium. I just take the air stone that connected the to the co2 system and put it inside a glass of water😂.
@xdreami 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Really good video - really educational and you make it just right. Don't be too shy - you make a really good job.
@fagan4119 3 ай бұрын
After doing this a while now, I suggest people use a high-alcohol producing yeast, like champagne yeast. Trust me, your bottle will last so much longer, saving you on faff and sugar.
@Sheikyerbouti8 2 жыл бұрын
I've been doing this for many years but the gelatine is new to me. I'm definitely going to try that. My gelatine-less ones last about 10 days. Thanks
@constanceschickens6556 6 ай бұрын
I have a 55 gallon but this will really help my staurogyne repens that I just got, I can’t wait for my tank to really blossom. Thanks for the video, I know this isn’t quite large enough for a tank so big but even starting off small will really get it going!
@frankn4576 Жыл бұрын
I started my CO2 dosing just like this except I did not know about the gelatin. This was 20 years ago and I recommend anyone who is new to try out your ideas on your video. I eventually purchased a CO2 system only because I wanted it for bigger tanks and was tired of mixing. But I learned a lot starting off this way. Great video and very well explained. Cheers from Canada
@theduck4469 Жыл бұрын
What did you do during night time? Did you switch it off?
@r0seguard7 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you I could set up my first diy co2 system ! It was not the easiest tho.. ^^ I followed your instructions and last Monday the setup was ready, but I didn't get any CO2 building up after 24h so I waited and after 3 days of having no pressure at all I thought maybe it was because of the yeast (i used a basic chemical yeast), so I added 1-2 grams of good quality yeast (the type used for making bread, natural). I had to shake the bottle from time to time for the next couple days, and finally the pressure started building up for the past 2-3 days after the sun hit the bottle and the temperature in the room got higher. And today after a week I have CO2 in my tank ! I'm surprised to have a good amount of it, I didn't expect it to be very efficient so that's good news, I have a valve so I can control it :) I think next time I will make sure to put only good quality yeast and let the bottle sit in a warm spot, with the valves completely closed, monitoring it carefully. I also thought I could add a little bit of baking soda to faster the reaction. Hope this helps anyone having trouble with this setup.
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it is finally working for you!
@TheRemkoe 21 күн бұрын
3 jaar later maar nog steeds help je mensen! Top dit..zo even naar de appie voor wat suiker gist en gelatine. Top kanaal heb je
@NinhNguyen 2 жыл бұрын
Knowledge is wealth! you sir are more than wealthy man, because you share your knowledge with us for nothing. Not many can do that. I wish you even more success.
@christopherclark8965 4 ай бұрын
I have a freshly planted (2 weeks old) aquarium, so 4 to 6 weeks is just fine. I only need some C02 to give my plants like a little jump-start, not a long-term expensive system. This should be perfect. Thank you so much!
@018catalina 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great info! I’ll use gelatin for the next bottle too. 👍
@jamesfranklyn8547 5 ай бұрын
Amazing video, I really enjoyed learning about that and can't wait to try it for myself. Love all your videos, looking forward to watching more. Thank you.
@kenrooke9047 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your presentation. Your calm and confident manner really shines through. Definitely going to try this on my 10 gallon after the dry start to help the carpet. Subscribed. 😀
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ken! Let me know if it works for you! 😊
@kenrooke9047 3 жыл бұрын
@@MJAquascaping will do. It will be around mid February. Merry Christmas. 😷😀
@Zhiivago 2 жыл бұрын
Literally wanted to learn this home made co2 system for years and eons, but since I have ADD, can't tolerate illogical, bad, overexplaining, underexplaining explanations I just rather lived in oblivion and planned to buy a system. This is perfectly educational, nothing is left unexplained and you keep it substantial.
@PlanktoniusRex 3 жыл бұрын
I have done this before and it does work with some attention. Beware though...one little plug or obstruction in your airline from the bottles and you will have a sugar and gelatin ant bomb. The pressure from fermentation will blow that contraption sky high if it gets plugged. I highly recommend a secondary tube in the first large bottle that has a weak plug in it so if the primary tube line gets pinched or plugged it has an escape pop off valve.
@PlanktoniusRex 3 жыл бұрын
@ML Dd Yep. It sure can if it gets plugged. I used to brew my own beer and I have had fermentation blow a carboy plug right into the ceiling and have seen dozens of beer bottles explode in the hobby due to the CO2 pressure when things are not right. It causes a real mess! Fermentation will cause tremendous pressure if unvented.
@pc8786 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion! What would you recommend for a weak plug for the second airline tubing?
@mikeycbaby 3 жыл бұрын
Any suggestions for a pop off valve?
@DasEmpress 3 жыл бұрын
@@PlanktoniusRex If the escape pop off valve that is attached to the first bottle goes off, will it simply vent the CO2, or will the liquid mixture escape, as well? If it's the latter, could we run the plug into a 3rd bottle so as to catch it? Or will that burst?!
@danielledenecker 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, can you please explain in detail of how you did this . That will be appreciated alot!
@garrettshidaker4648 2 жыл бұрын
Love the video and yourself good sir! You got straight to the point and did not skip a beat. I always pondered about this method and thought of a great invention. I tried myself and it works great in my co2 bottle. Take a bike tire inner tube nipple and reverse engineer it. The bottle gets so big without it. When enough pressure builds inside it will naturally force the pin out out and create a type of compression valve ;)
@sunnysideup5826 2 жыл бұрын
can you expound on this? I would like to experiment on this idea
@archielee167 10 ай бұрын
Thank you. Your video is very detailed and you speak slow English which helps me to understand it completely.
@danbrinkerhoff646 3 жыл бұрын
Great job thanks for the video I found it helpful on a budget👊
@amral-khateeb407 3 жыл бұрын
You encouraged me to try again using DIY Co2 👍
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Hope it works for you 😊👍
@VNOMALII 3 жыл бұрын
good tip for the air line tube.... soak the end in hot water to make it softer and more flexible. will squeeze right in.
@ioanaforyou 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark! Great video, clear and easy to follow. I was looking for an inexpensive solution, and found your video. Very happy with this, will definitely try it. As you can imagine (I think is obvious LOL), I am an amateur, I do not know much about setting up the CO2 system, so I was wondering, do you have also a vide explaining how you actually submerge it / place it in the aquarium? Thank you! PS: I arrived to this video from your review of the CO2 pills actually. Started using them since yesterday but got very reluctant after I saw your video....
@brandyhlady9302 3 жыл бұрын
Great info and so straight forward! Thank you. The only distraction in the video is how handsome you are and your lovely voice... I kept getting side tracked 😊
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
😊😊😊
@MC-ly8jc 3 жыл бұрын
Girl same! He’s so handsome!!
@gqwarrior6694 3 жыл бұрын
Regardless of aquarium size, you should always use 2 bottles containing the yeast mix. This way you can alternate making a fresh mix & keep co2 levels in the tank more stable. You should also use a check valve between each co2 reactor & the sump bottle. Doing this allows you to unplug the bottles to make a new mix without losing pressure in the system. Again, this is to keep co2 levels in the tank more stable. Rather than raising filter outputs, it's far easier to use an air pump & air stone that is controlled by a timer so that it comes on when the lights turn off.
@varun009 2 жыл бұрын
Just ran across this video looking for an alternative to my current method because I needed something a bit smaller for my niece's bedroom. This is what I do. I hope this helps people. 1. I use a large pyrex glass jar with an air tight seal. If you can't find one, a soda bottle will work well too. In fact pet bottles are meant to withstand high pressure, but ate difficult to clean. Make sure to get as large a bottle as possible for step 2. 2. The reason you need a large fermenting vessel is because this decreases the surface area: volume ratio, which keeps your temperature stable. I then squeeze the bottle into a homemade thermos (pvc pipe and Styrofoam). 3. Cooling the solution down to about 7 degrees C really helps keep the outflow down. Also, experiment with your yeast. Activity varies. Active dry yeast is the best IMHO because it generally acts slower, but champagne yeast produces more pressure and lasts longer. 4. If you're worried about oxygen, use air entrainment. Use a 3 tube connector and place a cover on the third port. Uncover when you want to add oxygen. Dissolves better when it goes through the air stone.
@r.l.8334 3 жыл бұрын
Ik heb je DIY CO2 geprobeerd met gelatine. Werkt erg stabiel en lang. Goed bezig man, waardevolle kennis!
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Nice man! leuk om te horen!
@jackoghost 3 жыл бұрын
using a funnel might help with filling the bottle with the yeast mixture, but think im gonna try this method out soon
@afifahzulkefli2647 3 жыл бұрын
this sounds super simple, i'm definitely trying this out!
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
You should!
@LH-021 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this very helpful how-to video! Not sure why I only found it now, but glad I did! 😊
@ellenhengeveld211280 Жыл бұрын
This is like one of the best diy videos I've seen. At night you can take the tube out of the water off you are worried
@royceworley4804 2 жыл бұрын
You can add shut off valves to turn it off at night. You will need at least 2. One to shut off supply to the tank and the other to leave open to release c02 to the room so you release pressure from the bottles. Thanks for creating this video and teaching me about this!
@poppy11th Жыл бұрын
Agree completely but would go a step further and add that only 1 valve would be needed. Your average 2 litre bottle can hold over 100psi. Say you inject Co2 for 10 hours. I’m doubtful the bottle will reach anywhere near 100 psi before you turn it back on again. You’d need to seal the first bottle better with the airline though.
@TuckerBeckett 11 ай бұрын
@@poppy11ththe bottle might hold 100psi but I doubt the glue or the cap will. I’m thinking about setting one up soon and that was my worry at least.
@schwartztimothym 10 ай бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking...just at a Y-splitter before the tank, each with a valve, one of which just goes off into the open air.
@BigJohn-fz7mt 3 ай бұрын
Just take the diffuser out and drop it into a cup of water overnight
@ChrisS57171 3 жыл бұрын
Loven the colours of those plants
@jroam2659 10 ай бұрын
Definetely gonna try this out, actually bought a air diffuser thinking its the same as airstone but too bubbly on the tank, Might as well use it for the purpose of CO2 injections. Decided to buy DIY caps fairly cheap just waiting for deliver and try this out. Was also thinking of adding a control valve to turn on/off by unplugging.
@vikramaditya700 6 ай бұрын
Hey MJ i have been watching your videos for long ago ,i loved every single one i just wanted to say You are amazing ❤
@maritvansplunter6924 3 жыл бұрын
Very detailed and clear explanation! 👍🏼
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Dankjewel 😊👍
@superfish7 3 жыл бұрын
When homebrewer skills carry over to something!
@michaelfischer6984 Жыл бұрын
Great Idea, up and running on an 80L tank, working fine with an airstone. Micro bubbles stay under surface and get recirculated by HOB filter.
@tridentaquaticschennai 3 жыл бұрын
Love from India.. thanks a lot for gelatin trick.. i had to change my Diy co2 every week but this is gonna save me from that.. & i never knew 2nd bottle is necessary to eliminate wastes.. thanks bro👍
@ronc4500 3 жыл бұрын
The second bottle also helps by giving you an indication of when C02 is no longer being produced. No bubbles, no C02.
@alvindarroch9549 3 жыл бұрын
DIY system co2 works well - good enough to run multiple tanks from one bank of bottles when staggered eight (8) hours apart. I run six (6) bottles through a cleaner bottle, then on to a dry air filter bottle where I inject oxygen from an air pump. This enables me to compensate for temperature changes & fluctuations in co2 production/pressure over time. The "key" factor in all this was finding reliable/economic air line gang valve... Ordinary metal valves can't adjust precisely enough without clogging & most plastic ones don't dial down far enough. The one I'm using in the United States I get off Amazon. "Accuair" aquarium gang valve. Isn't an endorsement by any means, but the particular DESIGN employed here works fine.
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Wow Alvin! Would love to see a picture of this setup! You took DIY CO2 to another level!
@MissBuilderBear 2 жыл бұрын
Iyaalvin. Oh....Please how is some Photos & Diagrams so we can get better idea how to set up our own multiple tanks with this CO2 method! D like to know Exactly what products u use so we can do same or adapt accordingly. Thanks again.
@crazydude172 2 жыл бұрын
If you would like to seal the airline tubing to the bottles instantly. You can actually use cyanoacrylate super glue and baking soda. The baking soda reacts with the super glue and hardens almost instantly, works well if your impatient like me lol.
@MJAquascaping 2 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@therealbigfloppa5512 8 ай бұрын
Just watched one of his other videos, seems he still uses this tip haha.
@harryme472 3 жыл бұрын
Great instructive video , thank you. Subscribed.
@woltervrieling 2 жыл бұрын
cool ja ik heb zelf ook 13 jaar vissen gehad. met co2 en actieve kool zijn de vissen heel oud geworden. Mooi dat je moeite doet voor dit filmpje erg educatief. Het beste.
@vanissaberg5824 2 жыл бұрын
I use a diy C02 system for my tank and have gotten some nice pearling from my plants and good growth without having to change it out for a few months at a time. I made my own yeast from shredded ginger root and suger mixed in a bottle. When it slows down I remove the spent liquid and alcohol produced by the yeast and add fresh water and a little sugar to keep the yeast going indefinitely. When I turn off the light I remove the bottle and cap it so oxygen is circulated during the night through the tank. I have the tube connected to the air intake on the pump as my defuser.
@wndrflx Жыл бұрын
Can you explain how you make the yeast with the ginger or share your recipe? Also, is it just a one time creation and then the fresh water and sugar each time?
@vanissaberg5824 Жыл бұрын
@@wndrflx yes, you want to use raw ginger root with the skin as your yeast starter. I use about two thumb sized pieces crushed to start and about 1 cup of sugar and luke warm water in a plastic coke bottle and shake to dissolve the suger. After about a month or when the bubbles start to slow down I'll pour half the liquid and old ginger pieces out and add some more ginger, sugar and water and just keep it going. I find useing the ginger it lasts much longer than just sugar water and bread yeast. Also you can drink this stuff. It's literally the same way you make ginger beer lol.
@wndrflx Жыл бұрын
@@vanissaberg5824 thank you very much
@dorin2212 8 ай бұрын
@@vanissaberg5824 thank you from Romania! I will try it to!
@Kraus- 3 жыл бұрын
I might do this just to use the byproduct from home brewing. Even with just using those bottles you can use super cheap valves since it's at low pressure.
@vanissaberg5824 2 жыл бұрын
That's what I do when making my ginger ale and fermented fruit sodas and use it as my C02 system. I haven't tried making wine yet, but it's gonna happen at some point if I forget about it too long. Lol 😂
@bradleybranagan1538 5 ай бұрын
cool just started a CO2 system looking for ways to keep it running appreciate you sharing this with us. Thought you did great
@Lothis99 2 жыл бұрын
I love this! I also bake lots of sourdough bread, so I'm gunna try this same method but instead of gelatin and yeast, I'll try it with a sourdough wild yeast starter and see how this works! Thanks so much! 🤩
@joeydoulos 2 ай бұрын
Did that work??
@leoscapecarl 3 жыл бұрын
Can highly recommend a non-return valve on that system. Flooded my place some years ago wth a similar set up due to back pressure with water from the aquarium.
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
ouch sorry to hear that.
@ericzliu 3 жыл бұрын
Hey man, I had a question for you; which co2 diffuser do you use/recommend for DIY co2? I started using DIY with your method ~2 weeks ago, but my acrylic diffuser stopped working after a day due to a lack of pressure. Should I try using it again next time and just wait a bit longer for the pressure build-up some more? I was impatient and decided to use cotton instead (which has worked well, but I don't see it being a good long-term solution). Thanks brother.
@toetoe160 3 жыл бұрын
Bedankt. Heel begrijpelijk. Ik ga meteen aan de slag. Alleen nog even gelatine halen in de supermarkt.
@MdotOwais Жыл бұрын
You can use a drip set to control the ammont of CO2 and can use a T connector with one pipe going into aquarium and the other one in a clean water bottle where You can dirvert the connection in the night. Also You can use an air stone to balance the CO2 level in the Tank...
@sxcporcho77 3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Thanks for the vid! Definitely going to give it a go. Any advice on how I should go about doing similar for a 350L tank?
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
For a 350L tank I would start with 2x 2 liter soda bottles. For each bottle 300 grams of sugar, 300 grams water and 3 gelatin sheets.
@ColbyRidesBikes 2 жыл бұрын
I tried this, and it would work alright for a day or two. However I keep my house pretty cool in the winter time and I found that out was too cold to sustain the yeast. I switched to a citric acid and baking soda system and it's working great. I'm getting a lot more CO2 and it's sustaining CO2 production despite the cold house. Temperature of the room is something to consider.
@Cebos359 2 жыл бұрын
This sounds more like it’s made wrong or something else it lasts longer than that despite the temperature. I use bs&ca now too but this is a sugar and yeast vid
@cracktheweed1936 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I noticed same. At night i remove co2 still running and left it outside the house just incase it explodes. I live in uk and even in summer by night time its cold. By morning I checked and about to install it back to the tank bottle seemed loose of pressure assuming it had a leak but no. Bottle of diy co2 was inside the house for quite awhile then it starts to have bubbles inside and getting pressure. So yes temperature can affect this diy co2
@MrDoldora 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation of the entire process. There`s one thing i use, instead of silicone. Add a good amount of superlue, and backing soda on top. It will instantly become very hard, cement like. Try it.
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
That's interesting! I will definitely try that!
@Winterheart00 11 ай бұрын
Hi Handsome! I just want to thank you for your kindness to share all this in the most simple way that even an idiot me would understand! Apart from the commercial Co2 systems being expensive, they can also generate lots of trash (those tiny disposable co2 cartridges or consume lots of time (having to go drive and refill co2 tank). I am so glad I found your page. I love experiments, DIY and I prefer eco-friendly ways. I have one dearest betta in my tank though and I really want to make it safe for him. I will try this method. Hope I do this right! This is such amazing video that helps people and earth.
@dallasaquascapingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you!
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Charles!
@jasonlawson8619 3 жыл бұрын
You can add a valve to cut it on and off, vise grips, a c clamp, or crimp the hose and set a brick on it. Thanks for the video.
@NJ_Aquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Is that ok to clip it at night, won't be any issue with the bottle or pipe? Please suggest.
@jasonlawson8619 3 жыл бұрын
@@NJ_Aquascaping it will be fine if you use the right amount of citric acid ,and baking soda. If you use vinegar instead of citric acid you will have problems.
@NJ_Aquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
@@jasonlawson8619thanks for reply, I will be going with sugar, gelletine and yeast method, those are available with me
@renandoprasetyo5538 2 жыл бұрын
The big bottle is going to explode if you do that imo
@Cebos359 2 жыл бұрын
@@jasonlawson8619 this is a sugar and yeast video and you cannot do this stop trolling
@devendrapathak9707 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video bruh love from india❤️ Just keep posting videos and surely one day your channel will rise up high🔥
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Thnx a lot man! sorry for the late reply, your comment was labeled as spam 🤔
@devendrapathak9707 3 жыл бұрын
@@MJAquascaping KZfaq's algorithm might be the cause for labelling thing, nvm bruh, love ya❤️
@something-unique 2 жыл бұрын
I think you just became my new favourite youtuber.
@privateportall 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid Mark; but let me explain that in fact... You CAN regulate this system and you CAN automate this system! I tested this for a week now on a 180L setup (this recipe is perfect for that volume looking at my dropchecker btw.). On the small bottle I have a third tube with a needle valve (12eur on amazon for my fellow dutchies). I close this valve in the morning to build pressure and CO2 starts flowing in an hour or so. In the evening I slowly open the valve to release pressure and stop the flow to the tank. Theoretically if you put a magnet valve on the third tube with a half open? needle valve behind it you can automate this on a timer or smart socket. In fact... I might try this and report back.
@privateportall 2 жыл бұрын
reporting back. added a magnet valve on a hue smart socket. It actually takes three hours to build up pressure. with that in mind... I set the valve to turn off three hours before my light starts (building up pressure) and about half hour after my lights turn off I turn on the valve (releasing pressure gradually through a needle valve). That's it guys... fully automated CO2 system for 43,- that costs less than 1 Eur. to refill monthly!!! PERFECT and way more eco friendly than all the other options.
@Cebos359 2 жыл бұрын
Yep great idea I too had a bleed off line to turn it off at night but using a solenoid in reverse (closed/off for the co2 to flow and open/on to open the bleed) is a great idea for this
@calvin19980403 2 жыл бұрын
@@privateportall hoe zorg je dat de druk in je fles niet zo hoog wordt dat hij ontploft?
@ronaldwkim 2 жыл бұрын
@@privateportall can you please share where you can find that magnet valve?
@zwgrafos310 Жыл бұрын
What diffuser did you use? I saw you have 180lt. Mine is 450lt
@Lazarusthefishboy 3 жыл бұрын
Hi man! Outstanding video! This is the best one on the internet! I have a question, but when we are heating the water and basically any water we use for the co2 system, can it be plain tap water, or do we add dechlorinator to it before using the system? Keep up the amazing work!
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Tap water is fine! I'm happy you like the video so much!
@marcoochse6833 2 жыл бұрын
Top uitleg, het werkt super bedankt! 👍👍
@lawrencengu9505 3 жыл бұрын
I would also like to see a video of the actual whole process. This may add to your effort but it will increase your audients.
@mikelamigo8104 3 жыл бұрын
Im new to the hobby and i was super turned off by the cost of having a decent co2 system but im happy to see that something like this is available to hobbyist who cant spend alot on their tanks! Will definitely give this a try soon edit: i was finally able to try this! i hope i get good results
@arthurheine5631 2 жыл бұрын
hey amigo, did you get good results?
@mikelamigo8104 2 жыл бұрын
@@arthurheine5631 yes! definitely worth a try!
@dizzyguy7423 Жыл бұрын
hey, a year later what do you think about the system?
@mikelamigo8104 Жыл бұрын
@@dizzyguy7423 Yea it does really work! I'm still using the same system to date!
@Winterheart00 11 ай бұрын
@@mikelamigo8104 Wow thank you for update omg. Yes I will go this eco friendly route!!!
@sudiptochakraborty1306 3 жыл бұрын
you look and talk like eden hazard! 😄. helpful video.. thanks!
@DaddyJowyTV 2 жыл бұрын
Very well explained bro. Thank you!
@theonghantan862 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing ... Very helpfull and easy to follow Cheers Han SINGAPORE👍🙏
@gomessparky 3 жыл бұрын
I use a homemade CO2 system for a long time you can simply apply a regulator valve + anti return valve all for about 2€ which makes it alot more safer and easy to Control
@patrick__007 3 жыл бұрын
How to add the valve?
@patrick__007 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! What is 8 and 9? Just the tube in the bottle right? Where did you buy the tube etc?
@spunk3ymunk3y 2 жыл бұрын
@@patrick__007 8 and 9 are 8: external magnet and 9: inlet "ball" with magent inside. this allows you to move the "siphon" hose if/when you want to use acid version of diy CO2. otherwise you can move the magnet all the way to the top of the bottle, which has the same effect as a short hose. basically the picture he shows is for multipurpose setup where you can do either yeast or citric acid type setups.
@Edgrrrr 2 жыл бұрын
@@gomessparky so can I add a air control valve from an air pump and a check valve on the tubing to stop air from passing and water from coming in? Will it work to stop co2 at night?
@attilanemeth8215 2 жыл бұрын
You can have the stuff too whic hospitals use for iv(?) drip
@Unsensitive 2 жыл бұрын
This goes under the *"how did I not think of this"* category. I brew and do multiple ferments on a regular basis. i know they produce CO2.. and I even have gelatin in my cupboard..
@dawnbakerowski9436 2 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna try this one day as soon as i fix my 5 gallon tank so I can grow plants with no fish in tank. So I'm hoping I will have plants grow faster and better. Thanks for helping us.
@MJAquascaping 2 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@thegregorypenis 11 ай бұрын
thank you, mj, gelatin is a great idea, will try it soon
@PorcheGardener 2 жыл бұрын
wouldn't a hose clamp work to "turn off" the C02? Hose clamps are used in hospitals to close an access line with IV drips. Granted you have to remember to turn it off/on but it would do the job
@MJAquascaping 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that works, but the CO2 production does not stop, so pressure is going to keep rising
@powertothepapol2803 2 жыл бұрын
Boom
@Raj-DeLunatic 3 жыл бұрын
What makes this video stand out is the "cons", normal you're only told about the pros.
@SuperADI2 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and very very good explanation in detail, great work, congratulations 👍👍👍
@internationalartprojects8660 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, I had a feeling I could do that from years of home brewing beer. But I was a bit concerned about directly using it into the aquarium the 2nd water filter bottle solves that problem.
@clsiah1352 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful video. Want to try this out. What is the recommended size of the bottle (1.5l or 2l)? For the big bottle, can I use the 1.5l PET bottle? Do I need to reduce the recommended ingredient quantity (eg 250g of sugar in 250g of water) to use with the 1.5l bottle?
@jylim709 2 жыл бұрын
@MJ Aquascaping - 2L Coke Bottles are impossible to find nowaday. The Big Bottle you recommended can be 1.5l? Starting this project based on your recommendation real soon. Great and simple video
@pablogv6829 3 жыл бұрын
I definitely need to try this! Where or how did you find out the jelly trick?
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Years ago I found an article on a dutch forum about diy CO2 and different kind of recipes including a recipe with the gelatin.
@alantooth48 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing method thanks so much
@haitch04 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and so explanatory, thank you.
@DsouzaDrivingSchool 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely video..! Will try now. It would have helped if you showed the actual working in your fishtank ..I mean the part showing how the pressurised CO2 gets diffused into the tank.
@MJAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes I should have included that 😊
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