DIY Yeast CO2, bubble counter and into an external Hexa diffuser/mixer/reactor for planted aquarium

This video shows my DIY CO2 yeast production bottle. The CO2 goes into a DIY bubble counter bottle, then goes into an external Hexa CO2 diffuser/mixer, driven by the Eheim Ecco 2236 external canister filter into the tank with the Hydor Flo 360° wave maker/deflector attached.

I turn the canister filter power on/off during the video to see the CO2 diffuser/mixer blade in action.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• DIY
• CO2
• YEAST
• BUBBLE
• COUNTER
• HEXA
• EXTERNAL
• DIFFUSER
• MIXER
• EHEIM
• ECCO
• 2236
• FILTER
• HYDOR
• FLO
• 360
• ROTATE
• WAVE
• MAKER
• DEFECTOR

[jeffreywey]

My best mix so far, which last about 3 to 4 weeks:

2 liter soda bottle filled with 60% boiled cold water (tap water kills some of the yeast)

2 cups of sugar

1 pack of wine yeast (Red Star Premier Cuvee, or Lalvin EC-1118

(normal yeast is Ok, but last less than 2 weeks)

The solution should start producing bubble within 2 hours. Quicker if you use lukewarm water.

[possiquesi]

But, does it really work? i mean, have you noticed that your plants have improved their growth? and the O2 production?

[jeffreywey]

Hi, yes, it definitely has improved the plant growth. The only thing I can say about the CO2 mixer is that when you have too much CO2 from the bottle, you will see excees bubbles coming out into the aquarium. I found that if keep the bubble rate at 1 bubble/second, the mixer works well.

[rickboy89]

oright well im new to it. and making my own homemade . i just ordered a diffuser, tubbing, check valve, . but no bubble counter, can you actually controller it?. if not i prob wont get one since i already have a co2 indicator

[jeffreywey]

If you are making your own CO2, there is really not much you can do to control the bubble rate. You want to increase the CO2 concentration during day time, so try not to disturbe the water too much during day time.

[MrSmooDeMcFly]

IS THE HEXA EXTERNAL DIFFUSOR LOUD?

[brazilianfishkeeper]

Do you use it at night? 

[meloe321]

I'm using the same bottles but yours is producing much more bubbles. What's your mix ratio?

[godzilar35]

i made one and it really does work my plants are growing

[effini333]

Whear can I but the external Hexa CO2 diffuser/mixer online? I've searched and can't find it. I live in the US, are you in Europe?

[willnesssgt]

how many plants should i have in the tank so i dont sufficate the fish i have 1 currently in the tank but ill be planning to by more tomorow need to know thanks

[maxshinodian]

where can I buy the external diffuser/mixer... I'm from malaysia...

[komikewul]

CO2 bikinan sendiri mantab !

[madzniburkle]

I just made DIY co2.. Im waiting for the first buble LOL.. How long should I wait?