AquaVitamins Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Heya, Im freaking out here. I have my Co2 outlet in the intake of one of my power heads. But i think it is working TOO well.. Its shredding the Co2 into billions of tinny bubbles which are everywhere. Is that bad? Im only worried about the fish ATM . (Its a DIY set up, And i have two bottles one to make the Co2 and one to catch the gunk. And then it runs into the power head. I have in the second bottle water to separate the gas and Gunk and also to see the bubbles. ATM the bubbles are going at a rate of around 3 bubbles per second. And the power head its blurting them out in sets, like blaaa, then one second later, BLARR !! . ) (hope that makes sense) HELP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 looks like you added too much yeast. try lowering the DIY CO2 container, under the tank level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 oh. you haven't attached the pipe directly to the powerhead have you? may be an idea to put attach it to your cannister filter intake - its what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaVitamins Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 looks like you added too much yeast. try lowering the DIY CO2 container, under the tank level. Oh too much yeast ok, The Bottle is below the tank level, its currently sitting in the tank stand. And the tube goes into the intake pipe of the power head. I have just pegged the tube and i think thats helping control the amount. But can this Co2 pluge damage the fish of anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I'd be more concerned that you've restricted the flow on your bottle. They have a habit of EXPLODING you know? Another thing of concern is the pH levels, as too much CO2 can cause huge swings. I had quite a bit of C02 going in with my DIY setup and it caused a swing from 7.4 to 6.4 in about 24 hours. Probably enough to kill less resilient fish than Koura and Inanga. I find that if lower the outlet of the CO2 tube deeper into the water, then it slows down the bubble rate, though only marginally over the long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaVitamins Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I'd be more concerned that you've restricted the flow on your bottle. They have a habit of EXPLODING you know? Another thing of concern is the pH levels, as too much CO2 can cause huge swings. I had quite a bit of C02 going in with my DIY setup and it caused a swing from 7.4 to 6.4 in about 24 hours. Probably enough to kill less resilient fish than Koura and Inanga. OMG! the entire tank is full of thousands on tiny bubbles!!! I have 4 platys ATM will they live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 ok so what is the size of the tank? how fast exactly are the bubbles coming out? oh and CO2 needs very little water surface agitation so it can diffuse into the water (time is usually what it needs_that;s why i run mine through one of my filters). I am unsure if it will work as well if it is injected into the tank via a powerhead. Perhaps someone with more expertise here can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaVitamins Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 OMG! the entire tank is full of thousands on tiny bubbles!!! I have 4 platys ATM will they live? Hang on!m Isn't the Baking Soda meant to counter act the lowering effect of the Co2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 OMG! the entire tank is full of thousands on tiny bubbles!!! I have 4 platys ATM will they live? take the CO2 out then :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaVitamins Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 ok so what is the size of the tank? how fast exactly are the bubbles coming out? oh and CO2 needs very little water surface agitation so it can diffuse into the water (time is usually what it needs_that;s why i run mine through one of my filters). I am unsure if it will work as well if it is injected into the tank via a powerhead. Perhaps someone with more expertise here can help. Ok my Tank is 60L. The bubbles are flowing at a rate of 3-4 bubbles per second, but then sometimes 1-2 per second. so 3ish ps? Hang on, the temp of the solution is starting to drop and so is the rate of bubbles. Its now sitting around at 2 bubble per second and then its having random zeros. Im thinking that the cold will stablise the CO2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 ok. so me thinks that you should read these two articles from start to end :lol: http://www.plantedtank.net/articles/DIY-Yeast-CO2/7/ http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/CO2/co2-narten.html From memory the ratio is 2 cups sugar to 1/2(half) tsp yeast. I use the activated yeast (edmonds). I don't use baking soda or the equivalent - that mainly makes sure the reaction does not occur toooo fast, thus spilling in your tank. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaVitamins Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Ok i have just unplugged the CO2, because i have just noticed tiny green dots on the glass. They have just come up after i put the Co2 in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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