Co2 Sources - The Ultimate Aquarium Co2 Guide - Part 3
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
- In this video for Co2 Sources we go through all the options for sources for an aquarium Co2 system for planted tanks. This is part 3 of the Ultimate Aquarium Co2 Guide.
CORRECTIONS: Thee date stamped on the tank is the original date it was tested. Co2 Tanks need to be tested every 5 years. Do not lay the Co2 tank on the side unless it has a siphon installed. That was a bad edit (there a joke that was suppose to follow that but I forgot to edit it in)
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Great info love this guy I watch all his stuff
Thanks Kev!
M16 is 16mm
1.5 refers to the mm between the threads
Great vid btw you're channel is really helping me get started
Thanks!
Please upload again man, I am missing your videos sooo much!!!
Coming soon
Great video!
Thanks!
CORRECTIONS: Thee date stamped on the tank is the original date it was tested. Co2 Tanks need to be tested every 5 years. Do not lay the Co2 tank on the side unless it has a siphon installed. That was a bad edit (there a joke that was suppose to follow that but I forgot to edit it in) - Next video, Co2 Regulators and Flow coming on Tuesday! Hope you are enjoying the series!
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I've seen some "soda stream" co2 refill canisters at the local grocery store and I'm wondering if I could use one of those for a source if I can find a place to get it refilled. Any thoughts?
You can't get a soda stream adapter. They are out there somewhere. Try ebay or amazon but it gets expensive and I'm not sure if those canister are refillable.
Links to the other "parts" of the videos (such as part2) in your descriptions would be appreciated and likely yield more views for you. Cheers, and appreciate your videos, keep up the great work!
Doh! I thought I had linked the playlist. Thanks for letting me know
Love your videos. Very easy for a newbie like me to understand. Question about co2. What about the liquid carbon stuff they sell
Thanks Jim! I don't mention the liquid carbon stuff as I really find they don't do much for plants. It's great to get rid of algae though and that's what I usually use it for. To control an algae breakout and by me time to figure out what's causing it until I can get it fixed.
I can see some are using fire extinguishers CO2 cylinder with regulator on it, is it safe?
Where do you get the CO2 solenoid for the paint ball tank( I don’t see link)
Just the Soleniod?
Can you use the fluval 95g co2 kit on small tanks? If so,, What psi level should it be at? How long should I keep it on?
You can. It's just a waste of money cause it's expensive to purchase over a normal co2 in the long run. PSI is preset on those kits and you run it when you have your lights on.
What do you think of the Ultum Nature Systems Nature Bottle Co2 thing or Neo co2?
From a quick Glace looks like a nice DIY kind of set up. I dunno if there's anything really special about their mixes
Please recommend your fairest ppriced dual gauge reg with solenoid etc, for 5 to 10lb pressurized setup?
I don't know what you consider a "fair price".
Sorry...lol my fault, ok.....plse suggest your fav. Co2 reg. (Tank dump safe) for a 10lb tank pressurized setup with solenoid? There's too many options!! Between $100 to 200$ Also, complete setups as well?
For good full set up, go to a place like greenleafaquariums.com. I piece meal my set up and buy the parts.
Which Co2 tank would be a good fit for my 55g ?
Depends on you. The larger the tank, the less you would need to get it refilled.
Best price on a refill is at a grow shop (the store you get your pot growing supplies)
I did the nutrafin co2 for a while. It works, but can be iffy. Sometimes it would last like 15 days, others just a week. Constantly having to change it. I just gave up on it. Going pressurized this time.
Pressurized is always the easiest I think, just a big of a higher cost.
What’s ur opinion on using a CO2 fire extinguisher?
It works just fine.
Thnku so much i had to wait so long for this topic.. Finally myth are broke and please tell me can i use extinguisher co2 cylinder in place or this
You can.
Just need to ensure your regulator fits the fire extinguisher tanks outlet
What Ruben said
What do you think are the minimal plant/fish combinations that would require filter/Co2. I am attempting to grow hair grass in a fresh water tank. Added a plant it died, plant was sent with no established roots which I think is important for the beginner. Do I need a filter with 1 fish and maybe 2 plants. Get where I'm going? Thanks
I always suggest a filter but if you're going for the whole planted tank no filter set up, you need to look up the Walstald Method. As far as I know there's no real formula of plant to fish to use without a filter. It would be really hard thing to figure out considering the type of plant and the type of fish we're talking about. Each type of plants have different capabilities and each fish produces different amount of waste. Co2 doesn't even factor in this kind of "ratio". This would make a great video discussion though
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is a 24oz translated to 2lb tank? im new to this and some co2 tanks say lbs instead of oz
I believe 24oz is 1 1 /2 pounds. You should google it.
@@TheWaterBox Thank you, i was getting confused as i dont have a co2 system yet. Thanks again!
No prob!
Find a a restaurant supply. They typically do CO2 exchange for soda fountain machines. We would get the large ones for ours. They are a $20 deposit up front for the tank and then I think they were $15-20 per exchange. That way you never have to buy the tank.
Great tip!
What is the proper amount of co2 for plants?
Between 15ppms to 35ppms is the optimum levels of Co2
Hey man I've been watching your videos lately and have been inspired. However I'm kinda new to planted tanks. I bought an aquarium added organic soil and a top layer of pool filter sand. I then added remineralized ro water added a filter and an airstone then added a bunch of plants. But my plants are melting some turni g brown some yellow some are getting algae. I don't know what to do. The temp is around 70 f please help lol
Could be a few things. Are ALL of them turn brown? Remember that plants grown out of water at the supplier/fish store and then taken to your tank and put underwater will have to die back and grow again so it'll do this die back phase. The other is there you are added RO water... are you DOSING at all? Because JUST using RO water will be back for the plants (and fish) as there are NO nutrients at all in the water. There will be some if you remineralize it but it depends on what you're reminerializing it with. This can be fix by dosing the water column.
@@TheWaterBox thanks for getting back to me I have been looking on the internet for ever try I g to figure this out. All plants were submerged in the water when I bought them. I dosed the water with a little bit of salty shrimp gh kh and a little aqueon fluid plant food. It's sitting at 245 tds all nutrients. There is nothing in the tank that's living except plants
@@ericsiemens5486 Tell me about your set up. What kind of lighting? Injecting Co2 at all?
@@ericsiemens5486 OOPS! Sorry, it's still The Waterbox. I replied to you on my other youtube channel's account.
@@WGConsortium I wish I knew someone else that does this so I could just text and ask. Sorry to bug you I just want to get this right. So I bought pool filter sand and organic promix potting soil. I then layered the two like your supposed to. I planted a bunch of plants and then filled up 15 gallons of ro water remineralized with nutrients hooked up a filter and put in an airstone that is used for hydroponics and have a pawfly led plant light.its been a week. Some are brown.some are yellow. Some melting and slimy. Anubias nana looks good dark green but getting brown spots.
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So a paintball co2 tank 24 Oz can work on its side?
It can but you shouldn't do it. The co2 liquid can get into the regulator unless the tank is made with a siphon.
Thank you sir I got into dirt and now co2 because of your videos
Good to hear! Yeh, sorry about that side thing. It was a bad edit. There was a clip I forgot to edit in and missed it when I finally reviewed the video. It mention don't put on side unless the tank has a "siphon" or gauge installed inside of it.
Cool no worries great videos dude
Thanks buddy!
I use the paintball tanks and they work great, but refilling is a mild annoyance: I have to drive all the way to the South Bay to get a refill at Dick's Sporting Goods, because I can't find anyone on LA's westside who does that.
Hey Anthony, find a paintball store. See if there's one near you that refills. That's where I get my refills for my paintball tanks.
There's is a place in Hawthorne
Lotus aquarium
I couldnt help but notice that you have what looks to be teflon tape around your threads on your 5lber. That is one of the biggest misconceptions about gas cylinders vs. Other types of threads. With gas or co2 cylinder threads you do not use thread tape and the reason being is that unlike other threaded items a co2 tank does not make the seal via the threads but makes its seal by seating whatever it is that you are attaching. There should be a nylon or some type of washer that you get with your tank or your regulator will have a o ring or washer that will make the seal when you tighten it down. Adding teflon tape is not recommended with air gas or co2 cylinders. When you exchange your tank ask your supplier for a nylon gasket/washer. You should also ask them about what I am telling you. They will provide you with a more detailed answer. I do enjoy your videos. Thanks.
Ah! Thanks for the tip!
Testing is called hydrostatic testing. Depending on local legislation, norm is 5 years once.
Year of make is stamped on tank.
My question is as follows. Is there a difference between industrial, food grade and medical grade CO2?
Ah, you're right, it's the original test date. There's no such thing between food grade vs commercial grade Co2. There are food grade co2 tanks though which is lined with glass and safer for consumption projects.
The LFS and Industrial gas suppliers here ask for your choice of gas. Food grade is charged up to 8 dollars more at the source and LFS charge twice as much or more and their reason being its food grade.
Ah here we go. "The slight difference between industrial-grade CO2 and food-grade CO2 is the type of tests that are done to qualify CO2 as beverage or beer gas-grade compared to industrial-grade. Currently, the FDA's requirement for food-grade CO2 a 99.90% purity rating. The other .09% is made up of impurities such as hydrocarbons or nitrogen. Industrial grade CO2 is 99% pure CO2, also containing impurities such as hydrocarbons or nitrogen." I've been using industrial grade Co2 all this time and never had problems. I guess if it comes to food it matters. I'm not sure it would affect the plants or fish much unless it's really impure. They have to follow FDA rules here in the USA so if you're getting your co2 from legit places, then you're at least always getting Co2 with a 99% purity rating. I'll dig deeper into that and make an addendum in the final video in this series.
Tq for the info.
No prob!
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welding shop is the only place i could find around here
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Hummm did that guy used to make 40k videos or something?
SugarYeast is out, other than the amount of alcohol produced along with it, not a viable solution, not enough pressure for the diffuser, takes a long time, and doesn't produce consistent bubble count...and it stink...like athletes foot! 😵 (It is yeast after all).
Yeh, that stuff does stink but as long as it stays in the bottle, it should be fine
You can fill your own c02 tanks by using a air compressor used to fill high end pellet guns called pcp air rifles… I’m sure it will work for planted tanks as well..
Thanks for the tip
You said, Austria. Did you mean, Australia? 😉
Oops! I always do that!