ok, so my question is, i have a paint balling CO2 cannister (12 oz) and was wondering if i could make that into a CO2 supply for my 50 or 40 gallon aquarium's. I can buy a larger one (20 oz) for around 25.00 or so if that wont be enough. I am just wondering if that canister will work. If you need a picture i can get one up 2 min after i see the request. :laugh:.

If it will be able to work, how much would it cost approx. to get the other equipment? As usual, I am running on a tight budget, and most likely don't have enough to cover it right now, so I'm just wanting a ball park field pricing, and the equipment so i can start looking out for good deals.

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Tyler

I don't think that will work. You'd do better setting up a CO2 system that utilizes yeast to produce it naturally and more slowly. Trying to gas off a cannister like that is probably more trouble than it's worth.

I'm not sure if i have the full grasp of things here, but, if i have a natural production of CO2, I would have to have Yeast sugar and water mixture correct? if so, then i need a regulator to keep the CO2 from all going in at once and not producing much CO2, then, i need a bubble counter (to monitor how how much is in the aquarium.) and I'll also need some thing to make it a mist so it's easier to dissolve into the water right? Is my knowledge corret, or have i been miss-told?

so if thats what I need, I'm wondering why it would be more of a hassle doing already pressurized Vs the organic form. because with that you'd have to mix your own and let it ferment right?

don't get me wrong, I trust your knowledge, I'm just wanting to have all the information so i can choose what is best for what i need you know what i mean? i don't want to 'jerry rig' this. I want my plants to thrive, and my fish to live.


Is it true if you have over a certain amount of CO2 that your fish will die?

One advantage to the natural process is that you can control the reaction. I do realize that most people will use a pressure valve to control the flow, however with a little scientific understanding of the chemical side of what's going on one can tune the who deal.

ok, well another thing to consider i guess would be what is cheaper but worth while. how long will i have to wait for the yeast and sugar and water (i think thats it...) concoction to age and get enough pressure.

what are the advantages between Natural (make it your self) or already in bottle CO2 cannister and refill it every few weeks.

I just want to get the best thing but also know what i am buying VS the thing I'm avoiding.

Thanks in advanced,

Tyler

Cost I would imagine.

umm, sorry, didn't catch that, what do you mean? :) I'm not all here today, only got 5 hours of sleep. :laugh:

Natural could be cheaper.