Re: [GSAS-Member] EMERGENCY NEED A DIFFUSER

[Matt Staroscik <matt@wrongcrowd.com>]

Some canister filters can accumulate enough air to stop pumping, I hear, but
some work perfectly particularly if the impeller is at the bottom. It's
worth a try.

I started doing in that way but didn't like the way the filter burped every
30 minutes or so, so I tried the little powerhead method.

On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 4:23 PM, Hostetter, Kypros <
hostetter2003@lawnet.ucla.edu> wrote:

> It sounds like you may be taken care of, but as a stop gap measure, you can
> run your co2 line into the intake of your filter (canister or HOB) and the
> filter will chew the co2 up.  I know Roy used to (or still does) use this
> method.
> Kypros
>
> On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Matt Staroscik <matt@wrongcrowd.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Speaking of diffusers, I am using an Eheim Elite Mini powerhead as in
> this
> > DIY guide.
> >
> >
> >
> http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/diy-aquarium-projects/44053-tiny-super-efficient-co2-reactor.html
> >
> > Folks say it works great, though as I have just started CO2 and can't
> judge
> > yet. It certainly makes very fine bubbles, and since it only costs $10 if
> > you find it in stock it might be worth a try.
> >
> > MS
> >
> > On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Connor Erickson <connordude27@yahoo.com
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > I NEED a co2 diffuser (glass and ceramic please unless you got one that
> > > isn't going to break on me) I will be at the meeting and will have
> > > cash,guppies,cherry barbs, and a heck of a lot of stargrass. If you
> would
> > > like to trade for anything feel free if not i'm looking in the $5
> range.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Connor
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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