How to set up a pressurised CO2 kit - Full Tutorial
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- A basic guide on how to set up a pressurised CO2 kit for a planted aquarium aquascape. The best way to grow aquatic plants faster is to add carbon dioxide via a pressurised CO2 system like this.
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Do you like this style of tutorial video?
What other topics would you like to see?
What about if you did a video explaining your favourite livestock for aquascapes and why?
CO2 and pH. How pH grows and decreases daily because of the injection of CO2 and how does it affect to the system: Bacteria and algae mainly.
Great work, as usual. Happy birthday, George. Do something special tomorrow.
Yes I did
HIya George, another fab vid, but a secondary video explaining the pro's and con's of in-line diffusers and co2 reactors would be great! Having watched a couple of videos on the subject, it seems these are better in diffusing the gas into the water before it hits the tank compared to in-tank diffusers. Thanks and happy birthday! 👍🌱
Tutorials are great to mix in with your other content, and much appreciated. You do a nice job of explaining a given topic, and much more succinctly than some other content creators out there
Finally. I’ve watched so many co2 guides and this one answered all of my questions (specifically around dosage of bubbles per second, and the timing slightly different than the lights). Thank you
More tutorials please! I know you've done a few low tech, non co2 tanks videos before but would it be possible to do a summary video of key factors -surface agitation, how strong of a lighting, fertilizer, etc - of a successful low tech, non co2 tank (which I believe comprise of a big part of the aquarists out there)
Nice video! For those of us in the US I found the coupler size on the regulator is larger than the fitting on a standard fire extinguisher. I purchased a swappable 15lbs tank from a local supplier for $90.00 refills for $20.00.
Happy Birthday George and Tommy! Love these tutorial style videos, even if I'm familiar with the topic I always learn more from your videos!
I feel confident in setting up my first C02 system now, thank you.
Fantastic tutorial George,I'm new to CO2 and now feel confident to use the set up you have shown in this video THANKYOU.
Glad to help, Bill 👍
HAPPY BIRTHDAY George and Tommy, and YES I saw you reach 100,000 subscribers on Green Aqua...you were sleeping!!! Haha. Wide awake here in Canada. Cheers George - keep on rambling.
This cleared up a lot of my questions and made me feel a bit more confident in co2. Thank you
Thank you for info. And the break down on use of c02, by far its one of best I’ve seen
Just doing the initial research before setting up a 30-gallon (hopefully planted) tank. Love your videos - very informative.
Reverb delay and lots of cymbals with downtempo IS the perfect aquascape vibe. This is the rhythm the fishes generally like to swim in.
Could you put the texts in your videos on the top of the screen instead of the bottom? I need the subtitles and they hide the text you put, so I'd have to pause the video disable/enable the subtitles, each time just to read them.
Thank you.
There are dual stage regulators with fixed outlet pressures.They reduce the outlet pressure to a fixed psi usually between 30 and 40 psi depending on the model.
thank u so much for explaining everything in detail...best tutorial.
Really appreciate this. I've been hesitant to add it since I have young kids in the home who are always gazing at the tank, having them pull on lines, cables, etc would be disastrous. However, this means I can also take my time, learn about it and save up for a great system in the future. Always appreciate the information, George! Would love to see more on this including its relation to algae control.
Happy Birthday and to Tommy who I can see is the 'Editor in chief'. Buying a cheap setup from the LFS is expensive to operate. Buying a more robust system is expensive to set up but very cheap to operate. In the UK finding a good supplier of gas is difficult and I don't have a car. I get mine delivered 10 kg for £15. The problem is the cylinder a bit big but very cheap. Took a while to locate this.
You are the reason why I started using surface skimming intakes and it's wonderful. You can inject a lot more co2 without harming the livestock and it keeps the water beautiful (something great about having the surface so clean it's like glass).
Thanks George, well presented mate. Great refresher!🤘
Great tutorial George, I think some more videos like this would be a great idea 💚🌱
I really enjoyed that. I think videos like this are brilliant and covering everything like this will show people that it's actually not that scary. Thank you
Happy birthday. Guys!!! Congrats on the 100K subscribers!!! Thanks for a great, informative video... love going back to the basics for newbies to the hobby...and a good review for the more experienced.... always love your videos!!! 💖💖💖
Nice style of tutorial, detail and clear explanation about the tools
Hello George, Hope this finds you and yours in good health and fine spirits. Here are a few questions, what are the pros and cons between an inline diffuser and an in-tank diffuser? Which is a better return system under gravel jets or in-tank returns? Please explain why med. or low light plants don't need CO2 but high-light plants do and are there any plants that buck this rule. Can you explain what kind of led wattage is needed per gallon of tank water for low light, a medium-light, and a high-light requirement tank? Thanks, George and Hope you get around to these.
Excellent tutorial George, I have just started researching co2 systems and you have explained the required kit and procedure perfectly (not too different from my ‘home brew’ set up!). Thank you so much.
Happy Birthday to you guys and congrats on 100k! I had a mini schnauzer for 12years, they are the most loving dogs. ❤️
Have a Happy birthday George!👍👍👍
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Actually before opening the tank the working pressure valve should be closed. My understanding is having that much co2 getting slammed through a smaller opening can actually do some damage. So make sure you have the working pressure off when opening the tank
You are correct. Unfortunately no one gives you this warning when you buy one - there is no instruction manual in the box and shop was not helpfull. Bought one today and almost blew up the guages. Was just lucky it still works.
This was an excellent tutorial. NOW I have a clear understanding. Thank you!
Best video so far thanks mate
Loving all your videos George, also the old ones. I’m getting on to CO2 tomorrow 😊
Thanks for all the educational content, we learned a lot. Merry Christmas and greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱.
Brilliant video George, very much needed advice for the hobby
Just a small clarification. Not every dual gauge regulator is dual stage (double chamber), but actually most of the cheaper dual gauge regulators are single stage. So if you want to buy a dual stage regulator make sure that the description really says dual/double stage and not just dual/double/twin/two gauge. And it is best to use regulators specifically made for aquarium use. Also, make sure that the regulator has a solenoid valve, it is a must have feature.
Great video! Probably the best CO2 tutorial I've seen. Made it look easy.
Great video presentation. Clear and concise! Well done.
If anyone is using the 95g Tropica Co2 system, I'd advise buying an inline solenoid so that Co2 can enter at a regular interval every day and it also means you don't have to adjust the needle valve whenever you need Co2 so the bps will stay the same every day!
Once I'm a millionaire I will think about using the tropica system. For now I will buy 2kg CO2 fire extinguishers for £22 which last me 6 months at a go.
Xaviera Yayaell well obviously if you can fit a 2kg cylinder that's clearly the better choice. The Tropica nano system is to be used in places were there is no storage for such cyclinders. For example kitchen worktops or coffee tables.
@@matthewjsherman Now that is a sensible alternative,fire extinguishers next to the microwave or cooker is rather unattractive.👍
Having worked with CO2 professionally in the drinks industry it is a serious point about how dangerous CO2 is. It is toxic and can make you pass out, however the real danger is that it's heavier than air so if you pass out and collapse to the floor you could fall into a layer of CO2 and suffocate. We wear gas monitors to check CO2 levels when we enter cellars or enclosed spaces. Another point to note is that a pressure gauge does not tell you the contents of a CO2 cylinder. This is because CO2 is held in liquid form by the pressure in the cylinder as soon as that pressure starts to drop the cylinder is effectively empty as the CO2 in it is no longer liquid and all you have left is small amount of gas in the cylinder. I have never used CO2 on an aquarium this last bit of gas may last a while as even turning that bubble counter way up still looks like a very small amount of gas.
Great info! Thanks David 💚
Yes I have a very large CO2 tank next to my bed and frankly after talking to the supplier about excessive ambient outside air temperatures (was considering keeping it outside in summer temps of up to 48 deg C - he talked me out of it) and the danger of an exploding cylinder -- I am not so sure I want one in my bedroom now! Even a leak sounds potentially fatal!
Great breakdown of the basics of CO2! It helps immensely.
Happy Birthday George. Thanks for the educational video. Love it!
Happy birthday George! Great content as always. Format is great too 😄
Great info Mr Farmer do pls keep up the info, hope that you provide us with more into detail knowledge TK YOU
I do like the tech videos.. I love the science behind what we do👍👍👍
Wow, this is a very informative video. I had no idea about how to use a regulator or what anything on it really meant. I had a clue of course, but I didn't know. I've been wanting to start using pressurized co2, because I just don't trust diy methods and it seems more convenient just getting an actual setup. As well as it's a great investment for the future. Thank you for the video, and yes I do like this style of video.
Happy Birthday George!!! Have a good one bud!!!
Great video George! I was a lil Leary to do CO2 but the video made it very helpful and easy to do a setup! THANK YOU!
Great video. So informative as always. Please do more videos about CO2 like maintenance, care, tips and tricks etc.
Great video George, I've been curious about suing CO2 in planted tanks I uses it in my calcium reactor for my reef tank and I see it's very similar. I had noticed that you where using a fire extinguisher and that had me scratching me head, lol I'm glad you cleared that up for me. Keep on Scaping !!!
George - happy birthday. Thanks for this video. I have been using disposable cartridges with great success, made a big difference in plant growth. Please do a video on CO2 circulation.
Great video George wish I had this when I first set up my c02 hopefully videos like this will help grow our hobby more and your channel 1 million incoming
Happy Birthday to the both of you.
It would be great if a follow up video could be done on testing and fine tuning the system for optimal Co2 levels.
Excellent video super informative and easy to follow
Very educational. I'm going to get one
Great informative and easy to understand video for novices like me.
Wow best intro i seen in a long time.. thanks for a great video again , have a great day.
The one question I have is where do you re-fill your co2 tank once it has finished?
Might be worth noting to your viewers that while many co2 regulators have dual gauges - that having dual gauges (versus single gauge) does not always necessarily indicate that the regulator is dual-stage, and safe from end of tank dump. #bettersafethansorry
Just found your channel, great information! Exactly what I was looking for re co2. Love anything DIY
Thanks for the detail Co2 demo.Some troubles are solved...👍👍
As usual very informative and great video George! I've stuck with low tech tanks and low light plants for now. I do want to start a high tech planted tank at some point after I move.
George, this video is incredibly helpful. Thank you! Also, Tommy is beautiful.
Great informational video! I'm actually looking into buying a new co2 setup for a new project so this was just in time for me 👍
Thank you so much I have been waiting and looking for a video like this on how to set up co2 and what to look for 2👍🏼👍🏼 up
Thank You so much for helping us with your knowledge.. Need some content on Fertilizer
HAPPY BD!!! What is your opinion about the use of a pH probe to regulate the delivery of CO2? Thanks for another great video!!!
Thank you for explaining! You’re a good teacher!
fun fact, the day you published a video about using a fire extinguisher as CO2 source for aquarium, mine went empty. For information I used a 5kg bottle to supply a 180L and a 16L planted tanks and it lasts about 10 months.
A list of books/articles/online sources on using CO2 in aquariums would be helpful.
Thank you for the full explanation
Just what I needed to know. Thanks. Now to how to test CO2. Ty
That would be great to hear more about co2 effects on the tank water etc
Happy birthday George, belated..I guess I m late wishing you
Great vid :) Helped me alot
Very helpful video thanks George
Hi George, not sure if this has been mentioned but you don't need a tie wrap as the pin will back in again when the handle is gripped down and this keeps the cylinder valve open.
Happoy Birthday Tommy and George....xx
Nice Vid George and Happy Birthday. I would like to see more info on the type of diffusers, inline etc and when best to use them (tank size) do inline reactors restrict filter flow if so how much etc, etc. when is it best to use them, best types and so on. On another note i was researching the Fluval Flex today as i fancy one and came across a video of you scaping a Fluval edge...must have been sometime ago that was done 😆
Using a fire extinguisher warping nearly as scary as I thought. Thanks for the video.
Very helpful.
I’d highly recommend a check valve. Keeps water from siphoning down into your CO2 tube. The more water the more time it takes for the CO2 to actually make it to your diffuser.
Awesome just the video i needed to see today, thank you George. Keep it up! :)
Thanks George this was great.
Very useful cheers George. I’d be interested to see any quick checks for ensuring the system has no leaks. Enjoy your birthday!
Love tutorials and tips. Thank you! Great for us new guys :D "wish I knew this when I started" sort of stuff would be amazing too!
insn't a refillable bottle of co2 more convinient than the fire extingiusher? i pay 18 euros for the refill of 2kg..
Penblwydd hapus!!!!!
Merry birthmas George & Tommy!
Nice! Needed this.
Happy Birthday George, and Tommy ofcourse! Keep on scapin'!
Great instructional video George, this inspired me to get my first co2 and I just set it up. Do you need to install a check valve to prevent water from flowing back into the regulator when it's not on? Saw that on another video and was wondering if you had it installed as well.
Hi George, brilliant video I'm happy to see how to set up a fire extinguisher been wanting to do it for a while but thought u needed some special adapter, didnt relise you just take the horn off😂 . When the extinguisher is empty do you/can you refill or is it a case of buying a new one? Thank you 👍
Please keep making more videos on co2 !
I never thought to use a fire extinguisher, for my first tank with CO2, a 10 gal tank, I got a 24oz canister from a paintball gun for my larger tank I found a 5lb canister at a local keg store.
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Can we reuse the disposable small emty bottle with the diy mix of citric acid and baking soda?
Congratulations!
Where is the link for how to test co2? I don’t see it in the description and nothing popped up at the top of the screen.
what about the sodium bicarbonate powder within the extinguisher?
We need to put water in the co2 tube between the regulator to the diffuser ? I don’t get it, how’s the water shows of?
Can I place my inline diffuser on the right far side of my out flow
I remember one or your post using inline co2 diffuser to the inlet canister. Do u still using the method? If yes do u have a video?