DIY C02 diffusion

Pantani · 11-22-2011, 01:13 PM

I am planning to set up a jello DIY CO2 for my tank and am curious about diffusion. I've been told by one of the gentleman (and have read online) at my LFS that if I run the output tube into the intake of my Fluval 405 that would be more than adequate for diffusion. Anyone have any experience or advice on this topic? Just looking for some interactive feedback.

Thanks in advance!

TypeYourTextHere · 11-22-2011, 01:38 PM

I have been contemplating getting a CO2 setup at some point in the future and one of the options I have been considering is running the output of the CO2 into the intake of a standard power head. It would be relatively cheap to do and does not require any extra equipment, unless you don't already have a power head.

Pantani · 11-22-2011, 04:13 PM

I don't have a powerhead personally.

I read that the sponge in the Fluval 405 works as a diffuser.

FishFlow · 11-22-2011, 04:20 PM

Have a drop checker? I plan on going this route with my 37. (co2 into canister intake) If it works, great, if not, then shell out for a glass difusser.

The concern (although I don't have 1st hand experience) is the impeller doesn't like to pump air (co2) and can increase the wear. Hopefully with a canister though, most/all the co2 is difused before it hits the impeller(pump) and will be a non-issue.

Pantani · 11-22-2011, 04:46 PM

No drop checker yet.

11-22-2011, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pantani Pantani's Photo Gallery Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 10 Times Said "Thanks" 14 Times Was Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	DIY C02 diffusion I am planning to set up a jello DIY CO2 for my tank and am curious about diffusion. I've been told by one of the gentleman (and have read online) at my LFS that if I run the output tube into the intake of my Fluval 405 that would be more than adequate for diffusion. Anyone have any experience or advice on this topic? Just looking for some interactive feedback. Thanks in advance! __________________ 75 Gallon: Fluval 405, Eheim 2229, Penguin 330 - Heated 48" Hagen Glo Fixture w/ Dual T5HO & 48" 2x T8 1 Amazon Sword Plant, 2 Java Moss Rocks, Wisteria 1 Gold Gourami & 1 Blue Gourami 9 Harlequin Rasbora 5 Turquoise Rainbows & 15 Neon Tetra 1 Pictus Catfish & 1 Singapore Shrimp 1 Rainbow Shark & 1 Peppered Cory Catfish

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TypeYourTextHere TypeYourTextHere's Photo Gallery Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 563 Location: Olathe, KS Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 40 Times Said "Thanks" 23 Times Was Thanked 149 Times in 146 Posts	Re: DIY C02 diffusion I have been contemplating getting a CO2 setup at some point in the future and one of the options I have been considering is running the output of the CO2 into the intake of a standard power head. It would be relatively cheap to do and does not require any extra equipment, unless you don't already have a power head. __________________ 75 Gallon Planted

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Pantani Pantani's Photo Gallery Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 10 Times Said "Thanks" 14 Times Was Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: DIY C02 diffusion I don't have a powerhead personally. I read that the sponge in the Fluval 405 works as a diffuser. __________________ 75 Gallon: Fluval 405, Eheim 2229, Penguin 330 - Heated 48" Hagen Glo Fixture w/ Dual T5HO & 48" 2x T8 1 Amazon Sword Plant, 2 Java Moss Rocks, Wisteria 1 Gold Gourami & 1 Blue Gourami 9 Harlequin Rasbora 5 Turquoise Rainbows & 15 Neon Tetra 1 Pictus Catfish & 1 Singapore Shrimp 1 Rainbow Shark & 1 Peppered Cory Catfish

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FishFlow FishFlow's Photo Gallery Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 371 Location: California Feedback: 4 / 100% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 14 Times Said "Thanks" 5 Times Was Thanked 57 Times in 55 Posts	Re: DIY C02 diffusion Have a drop checker? I plan on going this route with my 37. (co2 into canister intake) If it works, great, if not, then shell out for a glass difusser. The concern (although I don't have 1st hand experience) is the impeller doesn't like to pump air (co2) and can increase the wear. Hopefully with a canister though, most/all the co2 is difused before it hits the impeller(pump) and will be a non-issue. __________________ 100 Dirt + Stuff. To be Angel baby tank. 37 Planted. http://www.aquariumforum.com/f45/pla...nal-20774.html 29 Tall community tank. 5+ Years up and running. 15 Soon to be RCS tank.

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Pantani Pantani's Photo Gallery Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 10 Times Said "Thanks" 14 Times Was Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: DIY C02 diffusion No drop checker yet. __________________ 75 Gallon: Fluval 405, Eheim 2229, Penguin 330 - Heated 48" Hagen Glo Fixture w/ Dual T5HO & 48" 2x T8 1 Amazon Sword Plant, 2 Java Moss Rocks, Wisteria 1 Gold Gourami & 1 Blue Gourami 9 Harlequin Rasbora 5 Turquoise Rainbows & 15 Neon Tetra 1 Pictus Catfish & 1 Singapore Shrimp 1 Rainbow Shark & 1 Peppered Cory Catfish

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