DIY CO2 generator for live plants

**plantedlab** · 03-28-2009, 11:51 PM

Hi,

I made this .pdf a while back on how to build a Do-It-Yourself Carbon Dioxide Generator with common household items.

Hope you enjoy, it's not very polished but I am open to suggestions for

improvement.co2.pdf

**escamosa** · 03-30-2009, 07:49 AM

That's really clever, i believe that the co2 can be a good ph lowering method also. I'm sure i read that somewhere, don't know whether it's true or not though.lol

**mrs fishpatrick** · 03-30-2009, 10:56 AM

very good write up, thanks

**Demjor19** · 03-31-2009, 08:24 PM

Interesting read!

**Lady Hobbs** · 03-31-2009, 09:54 PM

The DIY CO2 is what most of us use here. I don't silcone my airline, tho. I cut the line at a pointed angle, pull it thru the hole with pliers and that's it. It's very tight and air proof. I also just use a punch to make the hole in the cap.

**plantedlab** · 04-01-2009, 01:03 PM

Wow, I guess the kiss principal applies here. (Keep It Simple Stupid!)

I have been drilling and tapping threads into my caps! Thanks for the tip.

**Wild Turkey** · 04-01-2009, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Lady Hobbs

The DIY CO2 is what most of us use here. I don't silcone my airline, tho. I cut the line at a pointed angle, pull it thru the hole with pliers and that's it. It's very tight and air proof. I also just use a punch to make the hole in the cap.

Same, the only tool i use are needle nose plyers, use my lighter to heat up the end cap a little bit (not much) and poke the hole, flip it over and use them to pull the hose through. Done deal

I use a lot less sugar than most, and i am always experimenting with the mixtures for different tanks. It can be a pita to get the ph you want relatively stable and all that mess.