I was trying to get a CO2 diffuser that looked good as well as worked. I tried a couple of different ideas, The Gravel Vac reactor and Power head venturi method. I didnt like the way any of these worked. So I decided to search on MFT about DIY CO2. I saw this http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/35498-diffusing-co2-into-large-aquarium.html By Avalon.
I was looking at it so I thought I would try it. I went to Home Depot and was looking for hard clear tubing, the kind you would use in a UGF. I didnt find any. I was leaving discouraged and passed the Lawn Sprinkler section when I saw a "24" Funny Pipe" Which is used for area where a slight curve is required to join 2 pipes. It was black and could be easily hid. I bought it and a compression fit end cap. A total of $2.76
I took them home and pulled out the Aqua Clear 30 Power head that I bought for dispersing the CO2. The Tube fit right on the power head. I cut about 4 Inches off of the end so the pipe would fit in the tank. I added the end cap and got my drill. I didnt want to drill the holes to big so I started with a 1/16th drill bit. I drilled holes every 2 inches. After Trial and Error for about 30 mins I ended up with 5/32 Holes every inch.
You couldnt see the holes. So no photo of it.
It works great. I have been testing it with regular Air I didnt want to set up my DIY CO2 and have no where to put it. I will be getting the CO2 going tomorrow.
To say it simply for Less then $18.00 I have a CO2 Spray bar that so far works great.
Here are some photos of it in action.
I just wanted to say Thanks to Avalon for posting his Idea here. I would also like to thank Everyone here on MFT, You have been verry helpful with anything that I have done.
As always Feedback and Questions are welcomed.
Thanks
MAHA
I was looking at it so I thought I would try it. I went to Home Depot and was looking for hard clear tubing, the kind you would use in a UGF. I didnt find any. I was leaving discouraged and passed the Lawn Sprinkler section when I saw a "24" Funny Pipe" Which is used for area where a slight curve is required to join 2 pipes. It was black and could be easily hid. I bought it and a compression fit end cap. A total of $2.76
I took them home and pulled out the Aqua Clear 30 Power head that I bought for dispersing the CO2. The Tube fit right on the power head. I cut about 4 Inches off of the end so the pipe would fit in the tank. I added the end cap and got my drill. I didnt want to drill the holes to big so I started with a 1/16th drill bit. I drilled holes every 2 inches. After Trial and Error for about 30 mins I ended up with 5/32 Holes every inch.
You couldnt see the holes. So no photo of it.
It works great. I have been testing it with regular Air I didnt want to set up my DIY CO2 and have no where to put it. I will be getting the CO2 going tomorrow.
To say it simply for Less then $18.00 I have a CO2 Spray bar that so far works great.
Here are some photos of it in action.
I just wanted to say Thanks to Avalon for posting his Idea here. I would also like to thank Everyone here on MFT, You have been verry helpful with anything that I have done.
As always Feedback and Questions are welcomed.
Thanks
MAHA