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Old 12-08-2004, 03:48 AM
Splitskull
 
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Default CO2 plant system

I got a used unit from eBay for $15 shipped. Cleaned everything good and I
used you formula and got bubbles!
TY

"Ann Viverette" wrote in message
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Yes, what do you need to know? I'll guess... first, the bubbles do tend to
stick until a bacterial film develops, it will get better in a day or two.
Second, if you don't see bubbles in a few hours, either the water was too
hot, or, more likely, you need to give the cap an extra 1/4 turn after you
think it is tight. Third, you can make the mix yourself with 1/4 teaspoon
regular yeast (be sure good dates and keep closed in the refrigerator

after
opening) plus 1 teaspoon baking soda. Should last 3 weeks, refill before

the
bubbles stop completely, if you only see two bubbles on the ladder it is
time to refill. Fourth, put the ladder on the side of the tank so you

hardly
notice it, press it on good so not fish sneak behind, level by pressing
against a corner. Do trim the line as short as is reasonable, it helps

flow
rate by reducing line losses. If you have more than 20 gallons use two

sets,
if you have more than 30 gallons... consider a DIY CO2 bottle. Um, what
else... oh, how much sugar... see those vertical braces inside the

canister?
The bottom ones will dissappear when you add the right amount of sugar

(~1/2
cup) then fill with almost warm tap water to the top brace level.

"Cammie" wrote in message
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Anyone have a Hagen CO2 Plant System?

I purchased one of these and would like to talk to someone that also has
one.