Citric Acid CO2 System for My Planted Aquarium

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
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    Join me as I set up my citric acid CO2 system for my planted aquarium. Citric acid CO2 is a little more complex than setting up a diy yeast CO2 reactor, but there is more pressure and more versatility. CO2 boosts aquarium plant growth, and helps give plants the edge to outcompete algae when done correctly. If you’re thinking of trying a DIY CO2 system, with citric acid or with yeast, see what I learned while setting up my citric acid CO2 system.
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  • @soehian
    @soehian 4 роки тому +4

    First off, this really works. But this is the problem I faced and how I overcame it.
    PROBLEM: Baking soda clogs easily. During the priming stage, when baking soda is going up the tubes, it can clog sometimes. When it clogs you can keep trying to prime but nothing will happen. You may think it is because of the CO2 pressure but the gauge is all the way at 0 and nothing is happening. It is because of clogging.
    SOLUTION:
    1) Dismantle your system, clear your pipes of baking soda clogs.
    2) Screw the baking soda portion back on.
    3) Screw the acid portion back on but before it is firmly tightened, give the bottle a good press so some air escapes first, tighten the bottle in this state. It will help to draw baking soda into your acid bottle.
    4) Shake the whole system. The purpose here is not to initiate a reaction but to get the baking soda in as liquid a form as possible. Baking soda settles very easily and very fast so there's a big chance it will clog in your tubes if you don't perform this step. When you see the baking soda is not settled at the bottom of your bottle, now is a good time to prime.
    5) Priming. All you need is one good squeeze from your acid bottle. Because it is underpressured, it will suck back more baking soda after you squeeze it. Now that the baking soda is not settled it will flow through the tubes easily causing a reaction with your citric acid. Within seconds your acid bottle should pressure out and the needle should jump well into the green zone.
    This is the first instructional video I watched before I bought my system so I'm posting my findings here. It really works and if you use the CO2 for 8 hours a day, it should last more than a month. This is really for people who live far from their fish store and find refilling their CO2 canisters a real hassle. Or like me, you just like fiddling with stuff.

  • @nathanaelsmith3553
    @nathanaelsmith3553 5 років тому +3

    I have been contemplating getting one of these but was scared to as it all seemed so confusing. Now I think I will as you have explained it so clearly. Many thanks for sharing.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      Nathanael Smith you’re welcome! Just keep a close eye on it, as sometimes near the end of the cycle it produces a burst of CO2...it can oversaturate the tank if you don’t have an airstone running when you have the light off.

    • @nathanaelsmith3553
      @nathanaelsmith3553 5 років тому

      @@Aquarimax Thanks again - I will be mindful of that, and to avoid suffocating fish with excess co2. I have been watching more videos about plant biology and co2 in the aquarium, and am wondering: if fish are themselves co2 producers, then if I get my plant to fish ratio right in the first place, my need to supplement the co2 should be minimal to none. Perhaps I should introduce x many plants for every y many fish...?

  • @kevinlock3179
    @kevinlock3179 4 роки тому +1

    great turorial mate, helped me a lot

  • @SamUka-so1dv
    @SamUka-so1dv 2 місяці тому

    How long does the set up last using your measurements and also how will you know you need to change or re-do the set up

  • @VyvienneEaux
    @VyvienneEaux 4 роки тому +2

    Try the CO2 bell method! I experimented with it recently and it worked like magic. I generate the CO2 with citric acid and baking soda and fill up the bell with it, and the hydrostatic pressure generated by the CO2’s displacement of water generates pressure driving the CO2 into solution. I’m getting crazy pearling in my 55 gallon tank with this method.

  • @denisdb725
    @denisdb725 2 роки тому

    Hey, howmany liters of CO2 can you make with the amount of sugar and Yeast you used?

  • @joser1219
    @joser1219 6 років тому +1

    I have a 90 gallon tank and will be trying this. I bought the kit and waiting for it in the mail. Why I hear many negative comments that this won't work on a 90 gallon? I never get a straight answer.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому +1

      Jose Lamar I think many people are concerned that not enough CO2 will be produced.Many of them are probably thinking of DIY yeast reactors. This unit seems to produce more CO2 than a yeast reactor. Regulating CO2 production with it can be a little tricky, but I think it has the potential to work. I’d be interested in hearing how it works for you.

    • @joser1219
      @joser1219 6 років тому

      @@Aquarimax I'll keep you posted. I'm hoping I do it correctly. Maybe if I can, I'll get stronger bottles than soda liter bottles.

    • @XDiZzYX911
      @XDiZzYX911 5 років тому

      Jose Lamar hey I’m in the exact same situation as you with a 90 gallon? How were the results for you?

  • @itshekhar
    @itshekhar 4 роки тому +1

    Your video of setup was fantastic and I did set up as you suggested but
    Question: How many days the solution lasts?
    I'm having an issue. My citric acid solution runs out within 2 days and stops producing Co2. The baking soda solution remains there. What am I doing wrong or any suggestions.
    Thanks in advance.

  • @varanidguy
    @varanidguy 6 років тому +2

    Awesome! That looks like it could be promising. I can't wait to see your tank after a while!

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому +1

      varanidguy Thanks! The tank does not look very presentable now, but the CO2 sure seems to be doing the trick!

  • @craigriglin
    @craigriglin 6 років тому +9

    We may be over thinking this CO2 thing. I just visited the owner Justin of Ocean Aquarium in San Francisco , nice guy! He has about 50 tanks in his store and they’re all loaded with an absolute ridiculous amount of jungle green plant life. So much you think this is crazy how can enough light penetrate through the foliage with out the bottom plants dying off? All he has in every tank is an inverted empty quart size Gatorade like bottle he inflates with CO2. The CO2 just naturally dissolves, in I think about a week, in the water in about a 20 to 40 gallon tank. The bottle eventually falls low into the tank indicating to refill the bottle with CO2. He’s been doing this routine for about 30 years. Crazy simple! Some of his fans have made UA-cam videos on touring his store. Check it out. Great store! He’s rather fond of using bright red recycled plastic bottles for his high tech operation, funny!

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      Craig Riglin I have heard about his store, would love to visit it someday. I am curious...how does he keep the inverted bottles from floating onto their sides and releasing all of the CO2 at the surface? Does he weight them down?

    • @craigriglin
      @craigriglin 6 років тому +1

      He had it various ways but I think the easiest way is wrapping fishing line around the bottle neck and a rock anchor or something. I’m not sure how he did it. This way you will notice the dramatic fall of the bottle. The CO2 would dissolved slower than the diffuser, but that might be a benefit in that you can’t over due the gas, no CO2 is wasted while even with a diffuser only about 10% dissolves in water. Lastly your daphnia will be happier not being gas to their death.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      Craig Riglin It definitely sounds like he has something there...we just need to see exactly how he anchors those bottles. 😊👍

    • @mauricetan483
      @mauricetan483 5 років тому

      @@Aquarimax I used to do something similar, but didn't use anything to anchor the bottle. I just used my aquarium lid to hold it down. As long as there is gas in the bottle, it would rise to the surface and stop at the lid. I was able to get 3 months out of my yeast/sugar co2. It was by far the most consistent diy co2 system I've used. I find that when it comes to DIY co2, passive diffusion works better for consistency. Ocean Aquarium uses compressed co2 to re-fill the bottles. I had an airline tubing from my yeast reactor.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      Maurice Tan I agree. I used yeast CO2 reactors for years, and was actually quite pleased with how they worked. I would have 2 bottles and a T valve, and would replace one bottle at a time. CO2 production was quite consistent.

  • @jamesg4409
    @jamesg4409 5 років тому +1

    Video was good...think I'm gonna try out one of these systems.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      James Gauntt Thanks! I have found the main drawback is that near the end of the CO2 production cycle, it will often produce a large amount. An airstone at night can help prevent suffocation f the fish is such cases.

  • @pbhonl
    @pbhonl 6 років тому +1

    I enjoy all of your videos

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      pbhonl Thank you, that’s what I love to hear!

  • @DomClimbs
    @DomClimbs 3 роки тому +1

    Can't you just shut the valve off at night to stop over dosing? Or will it blow up? My aquarium too small for a air stone as well tbh

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  3 роки тому

      The safety valve should prevent explosions if shut off at night

    • @DomClimbs
      @DomClimbs 3 роки тому

      @@Aquarimax does it let out excess pressure? Another question is what do I do if the pressure it's the red when I'm building it up

  • @vexingcat9813
    @vexingcat9813 6 років тому +1

    Very cool,... That clip just didn't want to behave. I have used the yeast and sugar while camping to draw the mosquitos away from the area where people will be sitting. I should try this way out if I go camping this summer and let you know how it works out. Mosquitos are drawn to CO2 for some reason, maybe they figure if it breathes (out gasses) it will bleed. You gave me ideas. If I can use it to draw them into a container with water I should be able to drown them.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому +1

      Vexing Cat Oh, I like really your idea of a citric acid CO2 mosquito trap! I think you’re right, I read about how mosquitoes are attracted to CO2 because it leads them to breathing sources of blood. If you were to put a little soap in the water of the drowning chamber, the reduced surface tension would probably help trap them. I have experimented with a similar yeast-based CO2 generator for trapping fungus gnats, with promising results.

    • @vexingcat9813
      @vexingcat9813 6 років тому +1

      The soap is a great idea!

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому +1

      Vexing Cat if you try it, I would love to know how it goes 👍

  • @glennlindsey7299
    @glennlindsey7299 5 років тому +1

    Great tutorial

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      Glenn Lindsey Glad you found it helpful! Thank you! 👍

  • @net200777
    @net200777 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for this video

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      MAsterTroll you’re welcome!

  • @torototsupreme2346
    @torototsupreme2346 4 роки тому

    hi awesome vid when do i put the magnet above the water and when do i put it in the water?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  4 роки тому

      Carlos Lester Martos you can remove it when there is too much solution creating bubbles.

  • @Darek_WRK
    @Darek_WRK 4 роки тому +1

    Nice equipment. What capacity are these bottles?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  4 роки тому +1

      These are 2-liter bottles. 😊

    • @Darek_WRK
      @Darek_WRK 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your answer. I would also like to ask if, when using a 1-liter bottle, do I need to use half the ingredients?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  4 роки тому +1

      That is what I would do.

    • @Darek_WRK
      @Darek_WRK 4 роки тому

      Thanks for help!

  • @drewgrows7765
    @drewgrows7765 5 років тому +1

    Wouldn't a a single soda bottle with water, brewers yeast and sugar work better to produce CO2 ?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      Drew Grows I used that method for years, it works quite well, but not necessarily better. This is an alternative method has the advantage of not smelling, and can produce greater quantities at a time.

    • @drewgrows7765
      @drewgrows7765 5 років тому +1

      @@Aquarimax True about the smell of fermentation lol

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      Drew Grows My wife got really tired of the yeast method for that reason 🤣

  • @LearningIsTheBest
    @LearningIsTheBest 4 роки тому

    How many days it last?

  • @LearningIsTheBest
    @LearningIsTheBest 4 роки тому

    Can u double d amount of citric acid and b soda so that it can last longer? Can i mix it in one bottle?

  • @andrewchen1853
    @andrewchen1853 6 років тому +1

    Clean and effective!

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      Andrew Chen I really like it so far!

  • @rdencys
    @rdencys 4 роки тому

    maybe can try to reduce the co2 can add more water to the acid to lower the thickness per mix

  • @MesutSarikan
    @MesutSarikan 5 років тому

    i did that but after i wake up all ctric acid was in soda bottle and ctric acid bottle was empty what i have to do ? to won't happen this again?

  • @lal1808
    @lal1808 6 років тому

    Coool.... how many days it last?compare with yeast system

  • @serekiau2422
    @serekiau2422 5 років тому +1

    What's that magnet supposed to do? What is it for? I feel like an idiot but, yeah.. please let me know .

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому +2

      Sereki Au good question! It allows you to change the height of the siphon to regulate the amount of citric acid.

    • @serekiau2422
      @serekiau2422 5 років тому

      @@Aquarimax thanks!!

  • @exit9b150
    @exit9b150 4 роки тому

    Can I double the dose in each bottle so it can last longer?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  4 роки тому

      I am not sure about that one...

  • @mountainhobbit1971
    @mountainhobbit1971 6 років тому +2

    do you see any reason why I couldn't use two bottles half that size (as long as it was a carbonated beverage bottle and the cap fits the bottle of course) with this kit? I am trying to come up with a smaller version of this for my tiny 2.6 gallon aquarium. And did I miss part two of this series or have you not created it yet? Thanks Rus! Loved this video. Very helpful for me personally. 'Tanks' again! ;-)

    • @maheshwaranparamasivan5177
      @maheshwaranparamasivan5177 2 роки тому

      I think it has to do with the amount of Co2 generated, you may try smaller bottle but you should also proportionally reduce the ingredients else the bottle may not be able to hold the volume of co2 generated.

  • @TheBeardNecessities
    @TheBeardNecessities 5 років тому

    What do you do at night?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      The Beard Necessities an airstone/airline on a timer to run when the lights are off can help outgas excess CO2.

  • @peninsulamike
    @peninsulamike 6 років тому +1

    You think You could double the citric acid and baking soda in each bottle to get longer usage?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      peninsulamike Yes, I have done that...the only problem is that near the end of the cycle, I got a big burst of CO2...far more than I wanted. I had an airline installed to run at night to gas off the excess, so my fish were ok, but for now, I have disconnected the citric acid system.

  • @sardasert
    @sardasert 3 роки тому

    do you keep this system on for 24/7?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  3 роки тому

      It's best turned off when the lights go off.

  • @martinwillis7528
    @martinwillis7528 5 років тому +2

    Hi the pressure on the gauge keeps going up even when i turned it off how do i stop it going up

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому +1

      martin Willis You May need to open it up and let it bleed out some excess Co2, not connected to the aquarium

    • @dennisbinkhorst2039
      @dennisbinkhorst2039 5 років тому +2

      @@Aquarimax Newer sets have a magnet included that you can use to get the hose in bottle A above the citric acid mixture in case of too much pressure. If pressure is in the lower green part (close to 1) you can put the hose back in the mixture. If you leave it like that after pressure is OK it should stay around 1 bar until the mixture has completely moved to B.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому +2

      Dennis Binkhorst yes, I have used the magnet to stop the reaction, that is a good longer-term solution. 👍

  • @FSHobbies
    @FSHobbies 4 роки тому +1

    hi there.. I have done everything you guide. my pressure builds everything is correct but when I open the valve for co2 after 10-15 bubbles it stops don't know what's going on

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  4 роки тому

      Fawad Saeed Iy May just need more time. I would give it an hour or so

  • @AussieAquatic
    @AussieAquatic 6 років тому +1

    Hi Rus, what was your experience with this system??

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      colinbarsby I ought to make a follow-up video...the system produced plenty of CO2, but near the end of the production cycle it would produce an excess. I want to go back to it at some point...for now I have disconnected it, as the guppy grass and pogestemon don’t really need it.

  • @TalynCo
    @TalynCo 6 років тому +1

    What thing did he plug the bottles into...? Where do you get one/how do you make it?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      TalynCo I purchased it online...here is a site that sells it: m.tomtop.com/p-h16571.html?

  • @ladyaggelous6944
    @ladyaggelous6944 4 роки тому +1

    Hello! Im trying to use this method to my 20 gallon tank after the bottle is empty can you refill it again or reuse it? Or should I replace it? Also how many liters are the bottle you used? Im really afraid to try this method though since i heard they will explode if the pressures go wrong.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  4 роки тому

      I refill and use the same bottle. These are two liter bottles. It is important to be careful. 👍🏽

  • @dinosaurterrorworld144
    @dinosaurterrorworld144 6 років тому +2

    Awesome🤩👍

  • @Flyingdutchy33
    @Flyingdutchy33 4 роки тому

    I got the exact same kit, used 600ml for bottle A and 200 ml for bottle B. After 1 day at 1-2 bubbles per second, all of it is gone.
    I'm mildly pissed, I'm not gona change bottles _every_ day!

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  4 роки тому

      Flyingdutchy33 I wonder if you have a defective valve on yours?

    • @Flyingdutchy33
      @Flyingdutchy33 4 роки тому

      @@Aquarimax No it appears to be fine. I did, however, use just 1.25L bottles as opposed to 1.5L and may have over tightened them causing a leak perhaps... Mine did not come supplied with extra gaskets either, so no chance to change them.
      What I noticed is that as bottle A got close to being empty, it was hard to maintain pressure. Possibly due to the unfavorable amount of air volume left in bottle B.
      I've refilled the system using slightly bigger 1.5L bottles and this time I closed the supply for the night. After an 8 hour stint, both bottles have equal volume of liquid. I hope it will go better this time around!

  • @tjablaj
    @tjablaj 4 роки тому

    What purpuse has the 3-way tube on the line that goes into the B container?

    • @E30325is
      @E30325is 3 роки тому +1

      So if the water reacts and goes up, it will go back into bottle b

  • @tejasbhoir5606
    @tejasbhoir5606 4 роки тому

    Hey I have the same setup of CO2 which shown in the video. The problem is that citric acid goes in to soda bottle just in a week and then left over gas continues for 3 to 4days. Over all this setup works for 10 days as per my experience. I just wanna ask if the left over water can be reused for CITRIC acid ??

  • @astrolabworkzbyjaychi1911
    @astrolabworkzbyjaychi1911 6 років тому +1

    Hi! , we have same reactor kit & doing well in my 10gallons tank using 1bubble per 3sec. However, i'd like this to turnoff at night & ON in the AM. Any ideas? Thanks

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому +1

      jayson galoso Without going the rather expensive route of a solenoid valve, the fix I decided on was simply to run an air pump at night to gas off the excess CO2. I used a Coralife Power Center. The air pump was on the night timer, the lights on the day timer, so that worked quite well,

    • @astrolabworkzbyjaychi1911
      @astrolabworkzbyjaychi1911 6 років тому +1

      @@Aquarimax Great!, im planning right now for a timer socket. However this what i did "Correct me if im doing it wrong"...
      Mine, lights is ON 7am - 7pm, OFF 7:01pm - 6:59am.
      So far plants are ok. Aerator: 7:01pm to 10pm. I hope im doing it right Sir.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому +1

      jayson galoso that sounds pretty good, depending on your situation you may need to shorten the photo period. Also, consider having the CO2 coming on a short while before the light, so the plants can store a little up before they start photosynthesis. 👍

    • @brianklh
      @brianklh 5 років тому +1

      Aquarimax Pets
      As you said there is no need for co2 at night. Instead of adding the bubbler, can I just simply shut the valve from which the co2 comes out? Would this accumulate too much pressure inside the bottle and cause an explosion?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      Brian Hui potentially it could...although there is supposed to be a release valve 👍

  • @st0n3p0ny
    @st0n3p0ny 5 років тому

    Be careful. Used to have a lot of fun making bombs this way. It won't blow your hands off, but the plastic can shred you pretty good, and it's unbelievably loud.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      Ungha Bungha Very true! It is important to be careful when working with pressurized CO2 👍

  • @MimiCichlid
    @MimiCichlid 6 років тому +1

    Hi, did you make the video where you show your results from using this system? Can't find it on your channel. Also would you say this system would work in 200litres tank? Thanks

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      shantalle I haven’t made a results video yet, partly because I have disconnected the system for now. The plants I am growing don’t really need it, and I have had trouble with stability! After about 2 weeks, the system releases huge quantities of CO2...I mean to get back to it at some point though. With a 200-liter tank, I would probably go with a tank system, you would probably have to refill this one too often to make it worth it.

    • @MimiCichlid
      @MimiCichlid 6 років тому +1

      Thank you for your reply. I never had planted tank before other than few random plants. This time I want to try something new but don't spend the fortune. I shall look into other options.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      shantalle that sounds like a good choice. I hope you find a system that meets your needs. 😊👍

  • @MarkGarrettBusinessCoach
    @MarkGarrettBusinessCoach 6 років тому +1

    you mentioned that you turn the bubbler on while the lights are off. Why is that?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому +1

      Mark Garrett good question. When the lights are off, the plants are utilizing little or no CO2. This allows the CO2 to build up in the water, causing a nightly swing in pH, potentially a drastic and deadly one for the fish. The airline causes most of that excess CO2 to outgas, keeping the pH stable and thus protecting the fish.

    • @MarkGarrettBusinessCoach
      @MarkGarrettBusinessCoach 6 років тому +1

      @@Aquarimax wow that's interesting! That's the first time I've heard that watching all of the how to CO2 videos! I have a have yeast and sugar DIY kit. And it runs all night long. Is this hurting my fish?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому +1

      I ran DIY Yeast CO2 reactors for years without additional air at night. In my opinion and experience, yeast CO2 systems are less likely to produce huge bursts of CO2, so it doesn’t seem to be an issue. The citric acid CO2 system has gone overboard a few times, and the airline was a lifesaver. 👍

    • @MarkGarrettBusinessCoach
      @MarkGarrettBusinessCoach 6 років тому +1

      @@Aquarimax good to know! Thanks mate!

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому +1

      Mark Garrett You’re welcome! 😊👍

  • @4funrc11
    @4funrc11 5 років тому +1

    Thx. :) I don't see any link to the follow up video you spoke of. Can you please point it out to me? TIA! :)

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      4FunRC I never ended up making it. I like this CO2 device, except for one issue-after it has been running for a while, it tend to release a little too much co2 near the end of the cycle. Not a huge deal since I had air running at night, but still not ideal...

  • @amrithumohan3253
    @amrithumohan3253 6 років тому +1

    Pls share from where you got all those equipmentss

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      amrithu mohan here is a link to a similar system : www.ebay.com/i/151321754485?chn=ps&ul_ref=https%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F711-117182-37290-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.com%25252Fi%25252F151321754485%25253Fchn%25253Dps%2526itemid%253D151321754485%2526targetid%253D475515013341%2526device%253Dt%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9029702%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D1482101415%2526adgroupid%253D56517111839%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-475515013341%2526abcId%253D1139296%2526merchantid%253D108263808%2526gclid%253DEAIaIQobChMI26OchtHJ3AIVCJRpCh1VVwbCEAkYCSABEgIdLPD_BwE%2526srcrot%253D711-117182-37290-0%2526rvr_id%253D1616577526772%2526rvr_ts%253Df0e9e3f81640a9cc033512d7fff59a7e

    • @amrithumohan3253
      @amrithumohan3253 6 років тому

      Aquarimax thanks

  • @BUJU2007
    @BUJU2007 6 років тому +1

    That bubble counter should come with a suction cup that works way better

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      BUJU2007 😊👍 I totally agree!

  • @snapverse
    @snapverse 6 років тому +1

    How long does it last?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      Shah Auckburaully between 1 and 2 weeks usually 👍

  • @TRZM53
    @TRZM53 5 місяців тому

    Ratios please 😊

  • @XDiZzYX911
    @XDiZzYX911 5 років тому +1

    Hey I have a similar co2 tubing and connectors I got off wish and it says for tanks above 100 cm it lasts 20 days at 2 bubbles a second? You think it would last that long on a 90 gallon? I’m thinking of adding gluteraderal or something like excel to improve the effect of the diy co2

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      Vignesh I’m thinking you’d need more bps for 90 gallons, so you’d probably need to redo the solutions more often. The liquid carbon supplement may help though 👍

  • @kazimir8086
    @kazimir8086 5 років тому

    How many bottles of these do I need to make my 600w HPS Lamp happy?

    • @skydivejohnny
      @skydivejohnny 4 роки тому

      0 hps lamps do not respond to co2 dumbass

    • @orionphoenix8918
      @orionphoenix8918 4 роки тому

      Your looking at keeping track of your leaves, if they curle even tho they are cool, you have too much photosynthesis requested and not enough co2.

  • @queenzinfinity492
    @queenzinfinity492 6 років тому +1

    Hi, would I need to by bubble counter and defuser?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому +1

      Pamela Woolford Hi! A bubble counter is not 100% necessary, but does help you monitor CO2 levels, so it is recommended. The diffuser is not needed if you decrease the size of the CO2 bubbles in another way. One of my favorite methods is to feed the CO2 into the intake of the filter, where the impeller inside the filter will create very fine CO2 bubbles...and it costs nothing! 😊👍

    • @queenzinfinity492
      @queenzinfinity492 6 років тому +1

      @@Aquarimax do I need high lights? It'll be a 10 gallon. Mostly lower light plants.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      Pamela Woolford you would probably see some benefit from CO2 even with low light...light would,become a limiting factor rather than CO2. You would not get the extremely rapid growth that is possible with CO2, high light, and fertilizer dosing, but you’d probably see a significant difference.

  • @craigriglin
    @craigriglin 6 років тому +1

    Wouldn’t vinegar and baking soda work? White vinegar is a lot cheaper than citric acid. The reaction creates a lot of pressure.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      Craig Riglin I had the same question when I heard of this system. Apparently the vinegar doesn’t work as well as the citric acid...though it would be interesting to compare the two.

    • @craigriglin
      @craigriglin 6 років тому +1

      Rethinking this idea while vinegar and baking soda definitely yields CO2 . There’s probably a small residual of vinegar vapor introduced that over time maybe harmful. I mean what can live in vinegar? You may end up with pickle herring. I appreciate the time you spend doing quality videos.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      Craig Riglin that is a good point! You’re very welcome, I am glad you appreciate them!

  • @bradmcclure4945
    @bradmcclure4945 4 роки тому

    I think I'd prefer to make some wine and capture the co2 during fermentation

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  4 роки тому +1

      brad mcclure Two birds with one stone, eh?

  • @skydivejohnny
    @skydivejohnny 4 роки тому

    pat those are on board roach clips

  • @erhandeveci1680
    @erhandeveci1680 4 роки тому

    Hi, I installed this system 1 week ago. I tried to adjust the number of bubbles today, I opened the valve too much. After that, all the liquid in the citric acid bottle flowed into the carbonate bottle. Is there a way to prevent this?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  4 роки тому

      Erhan Deveci basically, tweaking the valve only a tiny bit at a time, as far as I can tell.

  • @ilsQ
    @ilsQ 6 років тому +2

    @aquarimax pets
    Can you please make a eksperiment showing the total amount of CO2 created by this metode...
    to see the Price vs. Buying a bottle of CO2
    If it is more og less cost effektive ?
    Best regards Lasse - Dk

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому +1

      Lasse Thorsen I should try that, but I am fairly sure that in the long run, a bottle of pressurized CO2 is more cost effective and easier to regulate, even if the initial setup is more costly. 👍

  • @n.m.7820
    @n.m.7820 6 років тому +1

    Hello! I want to buy such a system, for an aquarium of 25 liters. Do you think there will be enough CO2 for a month? It is a pity that you did not show your cat = (

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому +2

      Z. M. Hi! For a tank that size, you might get enough CO2 for a month...thus far I have noticed that during the last several days of the life of the citric acid/baking soda solution, I get a large burst of CO2...a little too big, in fact, so be sure to monitor and regulate the flow carefully. You will probably want to do one of two things: 1. Turn off the CO2 when the lights are off, or 2. add an air stone on a timer that comes on when the lights are off to outgas excess CO2 at night, to avoid overdosing. I do have my cat showing up in some of my other videos. 🐱 👍

    • @n.m.7820
      @n.m.7820 6 років тому

      @@Aquarimax Bought eventually for the good price this version 4L DIY CO2 cuu.su/GeneratorSystem/

  • @pobster88j94
    @pobster88j94 6 років тому +28

    Those fingernails though. Dude, time to bust out the clippers.

    • @jamesg4409
      @jamesg4409 5 років тому +3

      I was thinking the exact same! Gotta trim those bad boys before filming with your hands in the video.

    • @strobx1
      @strobx1 3 роки тому +1

      What's that got to do with it?

  • @Gr8Success
    @Gr8Success 6 років тому +1

    It seams you run in the same problem i 'm having regarding reaction happening all at once in a few days . i think its due to citric acid . Before i used 8 gram packets of citric acid (alimentary use) and i used 25 of them to make 200 grams and the co2 production lasted 7 months for my nano planted tank . Since i 've been using 100 grams citric acid packets it seams the reaction happens all at once in a few days and that sucks. i will buy again the 8 gram packets and see if will get back to normal . I suspect citric acid its not the same ... or else i dont have an explanation why is happening giving the fact that it run 14 months without a problem with the 8 gram packs (25 of them ) and after i started to use the 100 gram citric acid packs the reaction happened in a few days .If anyone has any idea regarding the problem i would appreciate the input.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      Gr8Success that is interesting information, thank you! I could usually get 1-2 weeks of stable CO2 production, and then just before it ran out, I would get a big burst...is that different from your situation?

  • @ShoVon
    @ShoVon 5 років тому

    What's that plant in the tank on the background on the intro?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому +1

      Ashiqur Rahman mostly lemon button fern. 👍

  • @HighNoone
    @HighNoone 6 років тому

    Also, please include a link for the item you used. The bottle connector with the gauge. You didn't even say the name so I have no idea what to look for.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      John Noone here is a link to the item: m.tomtop.com/p-h16571.html?sscid=91k2_mftzh

  • @6AlphaMikeCharlie9
    @6AlphaMikeCharlie9 Місяць тому

    I don't understand why people still use Cups as a measurement..

  • @korzer
    @korzer 5 років тому

    16:42 In the next video of my Citric Acid CO2 System series ? where is it ? what happened ?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      korzer I never ended up getting around to it. 😳 the tank is doing well, but I pulled the CO2 system and am growing a large Pothos plant out of it instead.

  • @letdeexploit6969
    @letdeexploit6969 6 років тому +1

    That Pressure Valve does it stop the CO2 gas perfectly?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      Let De Exploit not exactly. It tends to flow too fast near the end of the cycle.

    • @letdeexploit6969
      @letdeexploit6969 6 років тому

      @@Aquarimax Thank you for the response sir

  • @GGRetroRally
    @GGRetroRally 4 роки тому

    Hi there, Really helpful set of videos thank you. I purchased the diy co2 system off amazon. I also purchased the electronic solenoid so i can set up a timer with it. One issue i have is that the thumbscrew that comes with the DIY CO2 system is really hit and miss. I'll set it up for a number of bubbles in the bubble counter then ill check it an hour later the number of bubbles will be different. is it that the thumbscrew is broken or do i need some sort of pressure regulator? thanks in advance

  • @net200777
    @net200777 5 років тому +1

    Did you forget the orings?

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому +1

      MAsterTroll those were extras, there are o-rings in use as well. 😊👍

  • @backhandthings4942
    @backhandthings4942 6 років тому +1

    shout out to king of diy

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      Yes, he has a great video on a similar system, which really helped me...the one he used is a less expensive model with fewer features, but the basic principle is the same. 👍

  • @the_animal_ark
    @the_animal_ark 6 років тому +1

    Woodlice. Care. Plz. Next vid. Plz. Lol.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  6 років тому

      Pets 4ever1 there’s a good chance that’ll be next 🤣👍

  • @RyanPine
    @RyanPine 5 років тому +1

    How does a fully grown man allow his fingernails to get that long even ? Mind boggling.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому +1

      ThePinerThings my fingernails grow faster than normal. True story.

    • @kellywilson5594
      @kellywilson5594 5 років тому +2

      Hi. This is Rus' wife. We appreciate everyone watching and supporting his videos. As he is far too kind and gentle to stick up for himself, I am going to do it for him. Please, people, lay off the fingernails. First of all, they really aren't that long. Second of all, I like them. And being that I am his wife, my opinion of his fingernails far outranks yours. Guess what I don't like? Stubby fingers with no nails like some people seem to think men should have. Please watch the videos for the information, not to look for ways to insult others.

    • @RyanPine
      @RyanPine 5 років тому

      Kelly Wilson the info was highly useful and helped me out a lot...... but for the amount of screen time his hands get, it had to be addressed. It’s not just a matter of it looking bad, but there is a lot of germs and bacteria 🦠 that get picked up and grow beneath the finger nails....... especially if your hands are in fish tanks a lot ..... so....... it’s more of a health issue. But the video was pretty informative, even tho he uses the wrong amounts of baking soda and citric acid.

    • @kellywilson5594
      @kellywilson5594 5 років тому

      ThePinerThings It has nothing to do with bacteria and everything to do with silly cultural norms and expectations. If this video featured a woman’s hands, with fingernails four times as long as Rus’s, no one would bat an eye. His nails are clean and cared for. No “addressing” needed.

    • @kellywilson5594
      @kellywilson5594 5 років тому +1

      Ok, guys, I need to apologize. Reading 1 Corinthians 13:5. I should know better than to allow myself to be provoked into engaging with these types of comments. Disengaging now.

  • @sdmfbastard
    @sdmfbastard 5 років тому +1

    Lol subtitles say rus at queer max

  • @SuperFocx
    @SuperFocx 5 років тому +1

    CO2 making... Greta is not amused.

    • @Aquarimax
      @Aquarimax  5 років тому

      SuperFocx but then we allow plants to sequester it, thus reducing the carbon footprint. 🤣

    • @sleeperface1754
      @sleeperface1754 5 років тому

      The point is to dissolve as much of it as you can so your plants can use it up.

  • @HighNoone
    @HighNoone 6 років тому +2

    Clip your nails and stop calling everything the cO2