[mattmathis]

**only plants in this tank NO fish**

I made a DIY co2 system last night for my 10 gallon tank. I also added on does (1st does) of excel. I followed the guidelines using the 2 liter bottle etc for the DIY co2.

It worked great. too great I guess... I tested my ph and kh and with chucks calculater I have 48 ppm. I know this is too high. What is the best way to lower it? Should I put the plants in a different tank till it goes down?


Thanks!

 

[mattmathis]

Ok, I guess I should have mentioned that my ph was 7.6 when I started the co2 and 6.4 several hours later.

And like I said, I don't have fish now, but at some point I would like to add some. Is there anyway to stabilize the DIY co2 any more than that? Maybe I should go with 1/2 a teaspoon of yeast to 2 cups sugar in stead of a whole teaspoon?

Is there a diy drop checker?

Thanks!

 

[mattmathis]

Thank you all! I mixed a weaker solution (1/4 tsp) instead and it works great!

Thanks Again!

 

[mattmathis]

ok the 1/4 tsp is producing almost nothing now. Can I just add another 1/4 tsp of yeast to the mixture in the bottle? Or do I have to remake it?