atmmachine816

Ok thanks, I'll get some then to get the bubble counter. i don't have a KH test kit and since it's DIY I don't have to worry too much about overdosing right? just need to monitor ph and fish gasping for breath.

thanks

John N.

For DIY CO2, I wouldn't be concerned about injecting to much CO2. But if you do see fish gasping then that's a sign that there is either not enough dissolved oxygen, or there is too much dissolved CO2 in the water. As for pH, just make sure it doesn't go too low...say below 6.0.

-John N.

atmmachine816

Thanks a lot, your the first person to make DIY co2 clear to me, will let you know when I see it working.

atmmachine816

O yea, this doesn't create an acholol smell does it?

John N.

It sure does! Yeast + Sugar = Fermentation

-John N.

atmmachine816

O is it really noticable.

Co2 is working, I hear a pop then I see little bubbles come out of my filter output. Sound right

Thanks a lot, I'm really happy that it worked this time.

atmmachine816

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atmmachine816

How would I raise my ph with the co2 lowering it?

thanks

John N.

I'm happy to see you got your system up and running. It looks good!

This thread might help you with your pH question. Most likely though, you don't need to buffer your pH or KH much.

-John N.

atmmachine816

It dropped to 6.0, I think it might be because of too much yeast. thanks for the link will check it out.

Would adding a DIY unit to my 29 gallon help get rid of hair algae?

thanks a lot

p.s. sorry didn't see you in chat, I'm active in their now