Thanks foe making this review, I just found this kit on Buce plants and I’m trying to upgrade my 5 gallon tank to a 10 gallon and put more plants in as well as starting a carpet. Definitely going to buy it, amazing review :)
Nice mate this was my first ever co2 kit believe it or not. Had it for about 3 months a great system for smaller tanks. works great other than stick fingers when you replace the yeast. Also the diffuser is great had mine 3 years still working. Keep vids coming
Awesome video! I really enjoyed your thorough review. Are you also in Toronto? UA-cam shows your location to be in Toronto. I ask because I am in Toronto and I am wondering where you picked this set up? I'd like to get back into using a system like this. I wanted to share that I used a system much like this from 2001-2005 from Hagen/Fluval under their nutrafin banner/brand. Although I had to supply my own sugar, they provided the yeast and bacteria. Interesting how most of the manufacturers have moved onto to passive CO2 in canisters and pressurized CO2 and finding a system like this is rare. I used the nutrafin system in my 60 gallon and it was very effective (although most would say you need a pressurized system for that size). So glad you did this review because I have been trying to find a system like this again and I see that hagen has abandoned this system for pressurized only (recently got back into the hobby as I have been out of it since 2005). Thank you so much!!!
yes just what I was looking for, I've got a 14l low tech planted aquarium and really want to give all the plants a boost aswell as start a carpet do u reckon i could male the swap to co2 now the tank has been running for about 7 months
Hi, I have a 27 gal tank with 60 tetras and got this NEO co2 kit. I also have 24/7 surface agitation from my filter. Am I doing it fine or is it being useless because of the 24/7 surface agitation?
@@keevministerio1305 totally normal ! This is just the bacteria eating away at the organics being released by the mixture in the bottle. 💯 Normal happens to everyone with DIY co2, just use a tooth brush to get it off.
I have a lowtech planted tank, with a corner(box) filter which produces bubbles like an airstone. Can I put the diffuser next to it or should I put it on the opposite side of the tank?
Great video, I set this up on a 15gal about 2 weeks ago, I am now getting a gel like biofilm growing all of the diffuser preventing bubbles from releasing. Have you seen anything like that or have any recommendations on how to get it to stop? Thanks!
Hi there and yes that is normal I find the easiest way to clean it is with a toothbrush it's non-toxic to the fish or plants It's just the bacteria feeding on some of the organic compounds is all nothing to be worried about
Hi ! I never experienced this issue. However you will from time to time see a white sort of fungus or mildew growing on the diffuser itself this is completely normal and can be removed with a toothbrush or some other brush
So, the gel(?) comes pre-installed in the botte, then you add the powder? And then you re-add powder every few weeks to 'recharge' it? In the refill kit, are you getting more gel as well as powder? If not, what happens when the gel is all gone - do you just buy a whole new kit?
Im currently running it 24/7 on my 5 gallon, but I have constant surface agitation (filter spray bar tilted slightly upwards). Works like a charm. In a 5 gallon and with surface agitation, dropchecker stays dark green, but the plants seem to be happy. Definitely better than without CO2. I had bought it as a starter kit with intention to move to a pressure bottle, but im seriously considering using this set only - its just that good.
You'll be fine . But if you have concerns , make sure you create some surface agitation at night. Something like a bubble wand would help with any issues
Please help me, i did exactly like in the video, and the co2 is not coming up, i even double checked everything, the tubing, the diffuser, the cap washer, but still no co2 is coming!! Anyone with the same experience?
@@GreatAscape but didn't you said the bubbles will be coming out after 2 or 3 hours? I mean i did wait for the mixture in the bottle to become jelly for 24 hours and the i added the bio, so do i need another 24 hours after i added the bio?
@@lalalolo3636 I get what you are asking now. Yeah I mean if nothing has happened 12 hours after you've added the yeast than it sounds like something is wrong with the mixture and I would return it to the store you bought it from.
@@GreatAscape okay so apparently i have found the problem and the solution, the problem is my room temperature is too cold (i live in Asia and i use AC in my room) and the solution i came up with was take a warm water in a bucket and dunk the whole bottle in the bucket, and voila 10 minutes later the bubbles start coming up! Thanks for the advice btw, nice content, subscribed👍!
A problem I can see with this design is that the amount of CO2 being released into your tank is completely uncontrolled and is being released 24 hours per day. If you do a little research on CO2 injection you will quickly learn CO2 is optimal only at a concentration around 30ppm which can easily be measured with a CO2 drop checker which I noticed is not mentioned in this review. Anything above 30ppm concentration can be hazardous to your livestock and anything below this can render the benefits to your planted aquarium virtually useless. So if you have 5 gallon tank will it kill my fish? If I have a 50 gallon will it be enough so that my plants are getting enough of the intended benefit? Also take in mind that plants only consume CO2 when the lights are on. During the night the CO2 is wasted with this model. If I put a shut off valve on the line will the bottle burst or blow the lines off? So I guess this may be an okay experiment for a planted aquarium or when deciding if CO2 is a serious objective for the future of your tank setup. Otherwise I suspect this could be a waste of money or a deadly addition to your small tank. Just my first impression.
Hi Tomb Raider. Appreciate the reply ! One thing I should have mentioned is that it does state optimal usage is between 10-30 Gallons and that usage on anything less than that could result in suffocating of wildlife unless sufficient surface agitation is supplied during the night hours of the cycle. I only reviewed what was provided in the package and they claim it produces optimal levels of Co2, I myself am curious but this would be the reason as to why a Drop check was not included. Adding any sort of valves would most likely result in a damaged product. I would definitely recommend this product to someone who is looking for the added benefit of co2 in a smaller aquarium without wanting to initially commit the hundreds of dollars of a high tech setup.
@@GreatAscape This is the answer I've been looking for upon buying this stuff. I just bought the product and will use it in my planted 10gal tank to give boost to my new plants with no livestock yet. I didn't read the part that the product claims it produces optimal levels of Co2 and that could be running in 24hrs mode. This is cost effective if you'd compute it for a year of use than using Co2 Cylinder tanks. With this product, is it safe to say to use it as the an alternative all the way than cylinder tanks? I was initially discouraged by the store where I bought and urged me to buy tanks instead as better options. Sales is probably the reason why, but since I saw your video, for someone who don't have the budget yet after the whole setting up cost for the aquascape, gladly and hoping this would work as a great alternative!
Your impression is unrealistic and fraudulent you need to have common sense to use this product it not very hard to understand the dynamic portion of the system
Thanks foe making this review, I just found this kit on Buce plants and I’m trying to upgrade my 5 gallon tank to a 10 gallon and put more plants in as well as starting a carpet. Definitely going to buy it, amazing review :)
I just purchased this Co2 kit, first time using co2 and your video helped with some questions I had about the refill process, great video, thank you.
Glad I could answer some questions for you !
@@GreatAscape I subscribed to ya, great content and aquariums, cant wait for more videos!
Nice mate this was my first ever co2 kit believe it or not. Had it for about 3 months a great system for smaller tanks.
works great other than stick fingers when you replace the yeast. Also the diffuser is great had mine 3 years still working.
Keep vids coming
It's a great little kit , Thanks Pete ! More videos on the way !
Great Honest Review!
Keep up the great videos
Very helpful, thanks!!
Nice review! Think I may try a paintball CO2 setup.
Awesome video! I really enjoyed your thorough review. Are you also in Toronto? UA-cam shows your location to be in Toronto. I ask because I am in Toronto and I am wondering where you picked this set up? I'd like to get back into using a system like this.
I wanted to share that I used a system much like this from 2001-2005 from Hagen/Fluval under their nutrafin banner/brand. Although I had to supply my own sugar, they provided the yeast and bacteria. Interesting how most of the manufacturers have moved onto to passive CO2 in canisters and pressurized CO2 and finding a system like this is rare. I used the nutrafin system in my 60 gallon and it was very effective (although most would say you need a pressurized system for that size). So glad you did this review because I have been trying to find a system like this again and I see that hagen has abandoned this system for pressurized only (recently got back into the hobby as I have been out of it since 2005). Thank you so much!!!
Sorry for the late reply !
Tails and scales has them.
great review..thanks
Thanks for this video because I was clueless
yes just what I was looking for, I've got a 14l low tech planted aquarium and really want to give all the plants a boost aswell as start a carpet do u reckon i could male the swap to co2 now the tank has been running for about 7 months
Of course ! anytime is a good time to add more Co2
Good video, in Toronto, where do I buy it.
Hi, I have a 27 gal tank with 60 tetras and got this NEO co2 kit. I also have 24/7 surface agitation from my filter. Am I doing it fine or is it being useless because of the 24/7 surface agitation?
do you have a video for the jelly replacement?
How many bags I have data for a 54l aquarium 60x30x30 thank you for the answer
Really good review! Thank you so much!
Thanks! This helps a lot!
You're very welcome !
@@GreatAscape Hi. I'm at my third day using neo Co2. And a gel-hair like substance is clinging onto the diffuser. Is this normal? It's color white.
@@keevministerio1305 totally normal ! This is just the bacteria eating away at the organics being released by the mixture in the bottle. 💯 Normal happens to everyone with DIY co2, just use a tooth brush to get it off.
Great! Thank you very much! I hope to see more of your scapes. Don't get discouraged! People need a piece of calm in these crazy times.
You mentioned in a comment 5 uses per bottle...does that mean potentially five - 50 day perioods?Thanks in advance
I have a lowtech planted tank, with a corner(box) filter which produces bubbles like an airstone. Can I put the diffuser next to it or should I put it on the opposite side of the tank?
So since you can't stop the production of CO2, do you just turn on a bubbler when it's lights off?
So long as you’re not using it in a very small tank, surface agitation at night should ensure the livestock are fine.
This is the only thing that concerns me.. maybe use it for two tanks and drop the bubbler into another tank at night?
Great video, I set this up on a 15gal about 2 weeks ago, I am now getting a gel like biofilm growing all of the diffuser preventing bubbles from releasing. Have you seen anything like that or have any recommendations on how to get it to stop? Thanks!
Hi there and yes that is normal I find the easiest way to clean it is with a toothbrush it's non-toxic to the fish or plants It's just the bacteria feeding on some of the organic compounds is all nothing to be worried about
@@GreatAscape Thanks so much for the quick reply and help! Will be subscribing, hope you have a happy halloween!
Hydrogen peroxide will kill algae , just spray it on the defuser stome
Did you see any issues with white stuff coming out of bottle through the tubing and into diffuser?
Hi ! I never experienced this issue. However you will from time to time see a white sort of fungus or mildew growing on the diffuser itself this is completely normal and can be removed with a toothbrush or some other brush
I have a 6 gallon you think if I put half of the recommended amount for the bio refill it will decrease the co2 amount?
Wont decrease the CO2 amount , but it eats the mixture, so instead of getting 5 uses per bottle expect only two
So, the gel(?) comes pre-installed in the botte, then you add the powder? And then you re-add powder every few weeks to 'recharge' it? In the refill kit, are you getting more gel as well as powder? If not, what happens when the gel is all gone - do you just buy a whole new kit?
could you use your own yeast? Do you know what the jelly stuff is?
Buce plants has it for 20 and the refill for 11
Plus shipping which is like 6
I'm in Australia and this product is impossible to get! :(
How do you off the neo co2??
since you can regulate it, is it safe to use during the night/without light? I'm afraid of suffocating my fish
They recommend no smaller than 10 gallons . I ran it on a 5-gallon aquarium with no issues
@@GreatAscape is it safe for human too? I'm afraid it increased CO2 level at night in my room 😅
Im currently running it 24/7 on my 5 gallon, but I have constant surface agitation (filter spray bar tilted slightly upwards). Works like a charm. In a 5 gallon and with surface agitation, dropchecker stays dark green, but the plants seem to be happy. Definitely better than without CO2. I had bought it as a starter kit with intention to move to a pressure bottle, but im seriously considering using this set only - its just that good.
Can I use solenoid valve?
Newbie here. How long do you keep it running? Continuously? I heard that can suffocate your fish.
They say the amount of co2 is not enough to gas your fish, but if you are worried, you can run an air pump to increase the oxygen level in your tank
Is this okay for a 5g? Or would it be too much CO2 since it’s running all the time?
hi do we need to turn it off at night or let it on whole month
Hi! It stays on all the time , no need to turn it off or remove from the aquarium at night. There is no valve to regulate the flow.
@@GreatAscape Thank you so much
Newbie here. I have a 50 gallon tank and I used 3 packs of yeast into one bottle. Is this too much?
Also do I need two bottles?
I think it will consume the mixture quicker, but I am not sure of the effect it will have on the overall amount of co2 in your aquarium.
You think you can run 2 on a 75 gal. If 1 is for 10-30 gal
It's possible but unless you add a co2 drop checker it's hard to tell if it would be sufficient
IS THIS SAFETY? I'M ALWAYS SCARED WILL EXPLODE SOMETIMES.
Internal filter name
Will this not suffocate livestock at night?
You'll be fine . But if you have concerns , make sure you create some surface agitation at night. Something like a bubble wand would help with any issues
@@GreatAscape if no air stone but there’s still surface agitation from hob filter will it be ok?
Please help me, i did exactly like in the video, and the co2 is not coming up, i even double checked everything, the tubing, the diffuser, the cap washer, but still no co2 is coming!! Anyone with the same experience?
It's not an instant process , it takes about 24 hours
@@GreatAscape but didn't you said the bubbles will be coming out after 2 or 3 hours? I mean i did wait for the mixture in the bottle to become jelly for 24 hours and the i added the bio, so do i need another 24 hours after i added the bio?
@@lalalolo3636 I get what you are asking now. Yeah I mean if nothing has happened 12 hours after you've added the yeast than it sounds like something is wrong with the mixture and I would return it to the store you bought it from.
@@GreatAscape okay so apparently i have found the problem and the solution, the problem is my room temperature is too cold (i live in Asia and i use AC in my room) and the solution i came up with was take a warm water in a bucket and dunk the whole bottle in the bucket, and voila 10 minutes later the bubbles start coming up! Thanks for the advice btw, nice content, subscribed👍!
My just explode, the diffuser clogged up don't know why.
is there any chance these things explode?
That would be a question for the manufacturer . Sorry I can't help on that one !
Can you turn it off at night?
21.00 on Buce plants
critic acid + bicarbonate. for sure
A problem I can see with this design is that the amount of CO2 being released into your tank is completely uncontrolled and is being released 24 hours per day. If you do a little research on CO2 injection you will quickly learn CO2 is optimal only at a concentration around 30ppm which can easily be measured with a CO2 drop checker which I noticed is not mentioned in this review. Anything above 30ppm concentration can be hazardous to your livestock and anything below this can render the benefits to your planted aquarium virtually useless. So if you have 5 gallon tank will it kill my fish? If I have a 50 gallon will it be enough so that my plants are getting enough of the intended benefit? Also take in mind that plants only consume CO2 when the lights are on. During the night the CO2 is wasted with this model. If I put a shut off valve on the line will the bottle burst or blow the lines off? So I guess this may be an okay experiment for a planted aquarium or when deciding if CO2 is a serious objective for the future of your tank setup. Otherwise I suspect this could be a waste of money or a deadly addition to your small tank. Just my first impression.
Hi Tomb Raider. Appreciate the reply ! One thing I should have mentioned is that it does state optimal usage is between 10-30 Gallons and that usage on anything less than that could result in suffocating of wildlife unless sufficient surface agitation is supplied during the night hours of the cycle. I only reviewed what was provided in the package and they claim it produces optimal levels of Co2, I myself am curious but this would be the reason as to why a Drop check was not included. Adding any sort of valves would most likely result in a damaged product. I would definitely recommend this product to someone who is looking for the added benefit of co2 in a smaller aquarium without wanting to initially commit the hundreds of dollars of a high tech setup.
@@GreatAscape This is the answer I've been looking for upon buying this stuff. I just bought the product and will use it in my planted 10gal tank to give boost to my new plants with no livestock yet. I didn't read the part that the product claims it produces optimal levels of Co2 and that could be running in 24hrs mode. This is cost effective if you'd compute it for a year of use than using Co2 Cylinder tanks. With this product, is it safe to say to use it as the an alternative all the way than cylinder tanks? I was initially discouraged by the store where I bought and urged me to buy tanks instead as better options. Sales is probably the reason why, but since I saw your video, for someone who don't have the budget yet after the whole setting up cost for the aquascape, gladly and hoping this would work as a great alternative!
Your impression is unrealistic and fraudulent you need to have common sense to use this product it not very hard to understand the dynamic portion of the system
Would be nice if u actually did instead of speaking about it