In this video we discuss how to build a do it yourself aquarium co2 reactor, bubble counter, diffuser and the best recipe to use to generate co2. Co2 is used in planted aquariums and when used will produced great results. Your plants will look larger, greener and they will be all around healthier. Plant’s in an aquarium absorb co2 and convert it into oxygen during the day (when the lights are on). Please be advised that at night (when the lights are off), plants actually use oxygen instead of producing oxygen and no longer require co2. The ingredients for this (1.89 litres bottle) recipe are: -2 cups of sugar -1/4 tsp of yeast -1/2 tsp of baking soda -then fill the bottle 3/4th’s of the way full with water. -Shake the contents with your hand over the lid and then attach the bottle to the system The reaction will begin to occur within 24 hours. Once the reaction has started you will want to check your bubble counter that your mixture is producing about 1 bubble/second The mixture typically needs to be replaced every 3-4 weeks. If you notice the bubble count has drastically dropped below 1 bubble/second feel free to shake the container. *Warning* If you notice any fish bobbing near the surface it means they’re probably gasping for air and that there is to much co2 in the aquarium. For smaller aquariums beware of this and if it should occur add a valve to reduce the bubble per second rate.
Catching marine tropical fish for my fish tank. DIY
Basically me showing how I catch tropical fish to put in my 75 gallon tank. Right now I have in the tank: 3 neon gobies, bridled goby, Blue angel, French Angel, Pudding wife wrasse, Princess parrotfish, Flamefish, Highhat, Black olive snail, 3 turbo snails, coral banded shrimp, 2 peppermint shrimp, emerald crab, cherry crab, and Arrow head crab. I catch all the fish for my tank, and they are all native to florida.
Homemade DIY Aquarium Filter
This is a very efficient homemade filter. It has mechanical, biological and chemical filtration all in one. Pump will be needed. Maximum time to make(If you have all materials): 15 minutes
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DIY Aquarium Background
How to make 3D background using foam and cement.
Stuff you need:
-Aquarium
-Foam (1)1/2″ and (1)3/4″ thick
-GE Silicone I window and door
-Cement
-Paint brush
-Knife and lighter
Ask me if you have any questions.
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1 Gallon Saltwater Aquarium and Globe Ecosystem
1 Gallon Pico Reef, 1/2 gallon sealed SPS reef tank, 19 gallon bog terrarium globe, 75 gallon planted tank with Co2 injection. Keeping ecosystems in odd containers changes the chemistry and dynamics interestingly and has a direct correlation to evaporation rates, nitrate binding or export, and temperature stabilization to name a few.
For example, a fluted vase design allows for an inner-diameter resting lid, which changes the salinity and saltcreep maintenance drastically vs any other shape. It also provides an angled surface for detritus accumulation, which is easily wiped for maintenance and this is (nitrogen) export.
A small square palmtop design, with an internal plant sub-division, becomes the first and still the only longterm sealed (non evaporating) coral reef aquarium, growing acroporid coral specimens into 3 inch tabular forums documented over a two year course.
Shape matters in pico reef design, and pico reef design matters to marine biology as a whole because it influences coral morphology, allelopathy, and new observations for science unique to hyperconcentrated niche environments.
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I invite everyone to discuss the biology or problems associated with any aquarium care, and feel free to link your own micro reefs if you keep them.
Anyone who would like to research pico reef history can start at Reefs.Org and Reefcentral around 2002 and nano-reef.com
These forums paved the way for the explosion in popularity and are 95% of the existing documentation regarding progress of this layman’s science
It seemed interesting for all of us to share pico reef design concepts on this video, so post anything you know about them please or any reference material on the matter.
nice to meet you all and thank you for watching!
I stay active enough on this forum and in the marine and fish forums it won’t be too hard to find me so we can chat about marine biology and aquatic sciences if not here. I will also help you build and stabilize these, so hit me up in the comments if you start one.
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20 Gallon Freshwater Aquarium Tank with Sump Filter Update
Update of the Sump Filter and quality of the water. im very Satisfied with it. i cant complain and $60 well worth the money.
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