I have been scrubbing and algae is still growing like crazy on the tanks walls and on the plants............plants are starting to get much more brown
Tstove15;3310812; said:I have been scrubbing and algae is still growing like crazy on the tanks walls and on the plants............plants are starting to get much more brown
Tstove15;3311603; said:ok thanks i iwll definatly do that....anybody think greater circulation would help? like a powerhead or air stones?
Deaths Sting;3297083; said:if the tank is completely cycled - i don't see why not?
this is how u make the Co2 reactor ( i modified the original instructions):
quipment:
1. 2 liter pop bottle
2. 2 Cups of Sugar
3. 1/4-1 teaspoon of yeast
4. 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda (optional)
5. silicone
Recipe:
1. 2 Cups of Sugar
2. 1/4-1 teaspoon of yeast (more yeast = faster reaction = more CO2 for shorter time (2+ weeks))
3. 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda (optional)
Making the Canister (Reaction Bottle):
1. Take drill bit or hammer and a small nail (smaller than the diameter of tubing).
2. Unscrew your cap, hammer/drill the nail into the cap to make a small hole
3. Get some Airline tubing and pull it through the small hole with pliers.
4. use silicone to make the seal around the tub and cap air tight.
Adding the Recipe:
1. Add 2 cups Sugar
2. Fill the container with water up to 3/4 way.
3. Add 1/4-1 teaspoon yeast
4. Add 1/4 teaspoon (baking soda)
5. Put the cap on and twist it on tight.
6. shake it up
7. remove the cap put on the cap with the airline attached.