found a DIY instruction, here's the link:
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CO2-Reactor-for-a-Planted-Aquarium/
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CO2-Reactor-for-a-Planted-Aquarium/
DIY CO2 Reactor
- Thread starter blazin_dragon18
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Every article I've read about DIY CO2 says to place the diffuser as close as possible to the filter intake, to help with displacement through the water.
My question is this; since the intake takes the water up and through the filter before placing it back into the aquarium, wouldn't a lot of the CO2 then be just placed into the atmosphere instead of the tank?
Or, is there an assumption that the CO2 will be immediately taken up by the water, and therefore not lost in the air?
(Sorry if I've misspoken on any of the technical terms!)
Thanks all!
My question is this; since the intake takes the water up and through the filter before placing it back into the aquarium, wouldn't a lot of the CO2 then be just placed into the atmosphere instead of the tank?
Or, is there an assumption that the CO2 will be immediately taken up by the water, and therefore not lost in the air?
(Sorry if I've misspoken on any of the technical terms!)
Thanks all!
I wouldnt recommend it put on the intank.. you can get co2 bubbles trapped inside the filter and will effect its performance.. i would put it on the return.. here is a link to a nice diy reactor.
http://www.rexgrigg.com/diy-reactor.htm
http://www.rexgrigg.com/diy-reactor.htm