🔥 3 Creative DIY CO2 Diffuser Ideas for Your Planted Aquarium!

[@vinniediego]

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[@madebykm]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@benc3214]

This guy needs more subs, I’m glad I found this channel honestly one of the best if not the best DIY aquarium channels so underrated.

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@pradeep_nair]

I have been using the 3rd method (Power Filter) since approx 4 yrs now. It's absolutely effective. Recommended for all planted aquarists.

[@madebykm]

Yes 👍

[@madebykm]

Power filters are designed to run 24/7. And if you use a small power filter (along with your main filter) for the purpose of CO2 diffusion, the small power filter should run as long as the lights are ON (i.e. 8 hrs. - 10 hrs.)

[@GauravBirla]

Awesome. One of the best KZbinrs on aquarium DIY. The only one who is original and worth watching. Keep up the good work.

[@madebykm]

Thanks a lot

[@sidyajv]

That cigarette butt method for diffuser is great. I tried both the methods of DIY Co2 using Jelly and this Diffuser using Cigarette, demonstrated in your channel, both are amazing.

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@muruganpassion9943]

I also tried. Great🙏👍

[@jeevajeeva2481]

still it's working, or what are the issue you faced sir ?

[@muruganpassion9943]

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[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@Abcdiiiiii]

True very true

[@abhinavsrivastava8615]

Can't thank you enough. I had bought a glass ceramic diffuser 2 months ago and it got blocked. My diy bottles had so much pressure that my tubing started leaking and saved me from an explosion, this powerhead co2 diffuser method is just awesome and saved me so much hassle. Thanks again.

[@madebykm]

Glad it helped.

[@sangramkishoredas9907]

this guy is the best give him an award man lots of love form bengaluru

[@clmiant]

regular glass diffusers did not work with my DIY CO2 generator. Pressure too low . BUT BUT I tried your mini water pump diffuser and it works GREAT!! THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@madebykm]

Glad I could help

[@Saranshhanda]

i don't really comment on YT, but damn boy you made this video beautifully and actually gave us multiple alternatives to other tips and explained well how one tip is better than other. very helpful gotta try it ASAP subscribed !!

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@MRworldEtIkA]

holy shit the power filter one is out of this world!

[@michaelmangalam4834]

Brilliant, fantastic and practical ideas at low costs, a true DIY GENIUS. I am following all your methods @KM to build my planted aquarium after failing with paid consultants and expensive accessories

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@Naveen-t7o]

Ari ari bai ek dum tagda idea bai Thanks for share this video 👌💐💐

[@madebykm]

Glad it was helpful

[@adamjaberwolff]

I dont know if you are a genius somewhere else in life, but I know for sure you are a genius in the aquascaping world!

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@afiamursheda9351]

wow,,, how creative are u! I couldn’t find this type of easy hacks on other youtubers channel....however ,i am going to try this hacks,,,, thank u so much

[@SwapnilKurhekar]

You are awesome really ...I tired the single bottled method of yours . Just created prototype with sugar and yeast mix buts it's working . Also the cigarette but dispenser also good created very minute bubbles ...Thanks

[@madebykm]

That’s great! Thank you 😊

[@cheenaxe]

yes my friend both in hindi and english with such clear instructions and the quality of your tutorials are high class - dont stop making videos ! im subscribing to your channel mere bhai.

[@madebykm]

Thank you so much 😊

[@MamathaBenerjee]

Lately started seeing your videos . They are more informative .. short and crisp.

[@madebykm]

Thanks and welcome

[@inxsgoat]

Superb channel man! You deserve Waaay more followers and views!

[@madebykm]

Glad you think so!

[@amytindell7172]

Great video. Finally someone who explains what u need to do at night

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😀

[@swapnil1108]

The third method i.e. power filter worked for me. I already had a small air pipe attached to my filter, so I didn't need to punch any holes. I simply connected my co2 system with the air hose provided. Although this way the bubbles are very slightly bigger, but definitely works. Thanks

[@madebykm]

👍

[@Daviandj]

Running mini pumps on my tanks using a timer for the diy co2

[@rajeevpandalai5248]

Yeah KM can we not connect the CO2 line to the air line in the power filter ? Like Swapnil has done ? So no drilling is required and does this give the same effect as with one where the hole is drilled and the L connector attached ? Sorry for such noob questions !

[@maxwellf.7026]

​​@@rajeevpandalai5248Connecting to the built in air line is not as effective as KM's method, as the bubbles produced will be much larger. Smaller bubbles result in much higher CO2 diffusion.

[@madebykm]

👍

[@subodhmunge9602]

Amazing & very lucidly explained Bravo 🎉 after watching I did it with yeast & agar combo, CO2 bubbles came out slowly..the piece of Porus wood worked as a diffuser.. recently I bought a nano glass diffuser with ceramic coating but in this DIY method it’s not functioning. I also added fresh dry yeast & sugar solution how do I make this diffuser work ? Pls guide

[@madebykm]

A ceramic CO2 diffuser requires a lot more pressure to work. So you have to wait a few more hours, so that enough pressure builds up in the bottle and then the diffuser will work properly. Also, you can increase the amount of yeast from 1/2 to 1 teaspoon, to increase CO2 production and the pressure as well. Thanks.

[@mattgibson6426]

Very helpful indeed. Thank you. 👍

[@madebykm]

You're welcome! 🙏

[@nordicaquatics]

Thank you for the video .just another question according to your experience. I use sponge filter and lots of water agitation on the surface so does the CO2 goes out of aquariım more faster ?

[@madebykm]

Yes, that's right. When the lights and CO2 are on, you can decrease the airflow of the sponge filter to reduce surface agitation, and at night or when the lights are off, you can increase the airflow again. Thanks.

[@josenishanth1765]

I tried with hang on filter.. Amazing result

[@madebykm]

That’s great 👍

[@mubasheer5584]

Thanks, your videos are really helpful!

[@madebykm]

Glad you like them!

[@SameerShaikh-lw9xh]

Thank you so much kaushik❤ I have diy co2 generator but it won’t work with diffuser (bubbles not forming) but this video saves me and my money also , tried with cotton hence it works conveniently much much appreciated your work❤❤

[@madebykm]

Glad to help!

[@reflexsgm1666]

wow i have been in youtube for last 2 hours looking for DIY co2 , man your video is the best , i really appreciate the simple content u made , was so easy to understand and fast enough for not to fall a sleep , i loved it ( subscribed)

[@madebykm]

Thank you 🙏

[@morneschaap2944]

Wow! Such awesome ideas! I can't wait to try it.

[@madebykm]

Thank you!

[@kironmondal885]

Khub vlo laglo ❤️

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@Antposse]

Thank You, just what I was needing.

[@madebykm]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@sayantanmanna4085]

Everybody have to subscribe this brother... Hatts off brother

[@sanjanrkashyap8889]

Awesome i have ceramic diffuser (had bought it b4 watching this video 😶) and i have a question, can i put the diffuser near hang on back filter inlet, it will suck up CO2 bubbles, dissolves in water and comes out from the top, only thing is will the CO2 escape when the water meets the surface of my tank ? Will it be useless or worth it ? Thanks love your vids

[@madebykm]

Placing it near the hang-on-back filter inlet is a good idea, but the CO2 escaping at the surface might affect its efficiency. Keep testing and see what works best for your setup!

[@cameron1376]

This was really helpful, thank you dude++

[@vforvictory888]

Wow. Amazing

[@abhinavsrivastava8615]

Hi, can I use my hang on back filter for co2 injection? Will that be as effective? Thanks for this great video.

[@madebykm]

Yes you can!

[@daveveljacic6876]

Nice, thank-You for sharing these ideas

[@madebykm]

Glad you like them!

[@anthons9244]

Bro, you are the best diy master

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@dominicprakash8948]

What kind of power filter/model is that? I am looking for a mini so that the water agitation will not be much. I am setting up a walstad method tank.

[@android6282]

Great information bro you are the savior of diy co2 users thanks

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@hendrickroy7481]

Very professional, I'm learning so much.

[@madebykm]

Glad to help

[@tapaschoudhury7841]

Thanku for ur reply kausik ❤

[@madebykm]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@sunnyzethan8820]

For a 60cm tank is that small power internal filter ok or should i get a bit bigger filter???

[@madebykm]

You can use a filter that is suitable for the size of your tank.

[@sam4david]

Dear Kaushik, in last filter option beside co2 diffusing does it work as a filter also? What if attracts small fish in the hole. Can we use also hang on back filter separately.

[@madebykm]

It's actually a small internal filter that I modified a bit to use as a CO2 diffuser, and no fish can enter the filter through that hole because the CO2 tubing will be attached there. You can also use a HOB filter along with it.

[@sam4david]

@@madebykm You turned it OFF so in that case mixture in the bottle will be save and safe to turn it off like this and does bubble count fluctuation will effect on this process

[@madebykm]

When the filter is turned off, the bubbles will not disperse, but they will still come out of the outlet nozzle of the filter and will rise straight up and exit the tank. Also, there will be no fluctuation in the bubble count.

[@vendrosspires6960]

This man is a genius

[@madebykm]

Thank you :-)

[@Justanopinionnooffense]

Love your videos - clear and straightforward instructions. This is so helpful!

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@surajitpolley4687]

very helpful information dada. Sudhu 1ta question, filter er opore j air add korar jno 1ta choto nozzle thake, co2 pipe ta tate add kora jabe na? korle ki problem hbe?

[@madebykm]

Ha, kora jabe kintu tate CO2 er bhalo diffusion hobe na, shob theke bhalo diffusion hobe jodi power head er niche pipe ta thake, tahole CO2 er bubble guloke power head er impeller ta khub choto choto bubbles e bhenge debe ar diffusion ta aro bhalo hobe. Thank you.

[@surajitpolley4687]

@@madebykm ok. thank you so much.

[@madebykm]

👍

[@uttamnath418]

Hi. The content is awesome & praiseworthy. Could you kindly share the name/brand of the Internal Filter you have used for CO2 diffuser in this video?

[@madebykm]

Sure, you can check the description box for the product link. Thank you.

[@MattyT181]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. So innovative and simple, yet I would never have thought of it. Brilliant!

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@bhaikigameplay5093]

Darun... Diy light bananor ekta video banan plzz jegulo local market e available erm jinish dia...

[@madebykm]

Ha banabo, kintu akhon situation khub kharap bole onek kichu proyojoniyo jinish kinte parchi na. Tobe poristhiti ektu bhalo hole oboshshoi banabo.

[@mahmoodmahmood118]

Nice video 👍 Bhai ye jelly premix powder Kia hai mujhe market se Nahi mil Raha hai . . . Han gelatin powder mil Raha hai . . . . I'm from pakistan

[@madebykm]

Thank you. Aap online me ekbar dekhiye - “Jelly Crystals powder” search karke. Aap DIY CO2 video ke description section me dekhiye maine product ka link diya hai.

[@mahmoodmahmood118]

Ok Bhai thanx

[@jacksonanil2558]

Wow 😳 simply awesome 😎 Bro 👏👏👏I have an doubt 🧐 i want to grow morticorlo carpet plant.... can I use these power filter to spread co2 bubbles.?? It will reach the ground level also??? Pls 🙏 suggest me

[@madebykm]

Yes, definitely

[@chandrashekharkucchin3071]

Can I use the overnight co2!

[@aquahobbyist4009]

Your methods are so efficient. Kudos...Keep it Up

[@madebykm]

Thanks a lot

[@talhariaz6358]

I have a question. I have a sponge filter in my 10 gallon tank. Can i use C02 along with sponge filter. I have read about it that it removes the C02 from surface due to surface agitatio. If this is true, can i turn off my sponge filter for whole day while using C02 and then turning sponge filter back on at night? Or, will adding an airstone in sponge filter help?

[@madebykm]

You can run the sponge filter at night and use a small internal filter as a CO2 diffuser when the lights are on. Consequently, both CO2 diffusion and water circulation will occur at the same time.

[@marvinpelayo3911]

You're a genius! Thanks a lot!

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@ambikashanmugam2451]

Hi sir I have setup the diy jelly method co2 it dint produce co2. What could be the reason? Also my soda bottle share gone due to high temperature agar mix poured could u pls suggest what mistake I make?

[@sajid07860]

I like ur idea of spreading co2 in the tank via the filter.But i have a top filter in my tank.So where should i attach the Co2 tube?

[@clabbem74]

Thanks., How many hours should I leave the CO2 running with this cigarette filter? 👍🐠

[@madebykm]

As long as the light is on, CO2 gas should be supplied.

[@blankfido7229]

I just love your work !! Kudos thanks for the info

[@madebykm]

Much appreciated!

[@Nutamago]

can we use regular mini airstone instead of ceramic? is it too bubbly?

[@JarkkoLaitinen211]

Good video! Much information😃👍

[@cyklopPL]

That’s impressive

[@harissohail4536]

Can the cigarette filter diffuser work if it is not placed horizontally upwards? To be specific, can I direct the diffuser downwards? It should work fine right?

[@madebykm]

The cotton filter should be positioned in such a way that the micro CO2 bubbles can freely rise straight up.

[@harissohail4536]

I loved the power head filter method. Unfortunately, I only have one main power head filter which I use for filtration. Can I use this CO2 diffusion method with my main power head filter instead of adding another filter?

[@madebykm]

Yes

[@taranathtantrik6530]

Very good information 👍 . Carry on brother 💯 ধন্যবাদ 💞

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@susnatasen]

Can I use 4w internal filter method in my 1ft cube planted tank

[@madebykm]

Yes, amzn.to/3ryctBk

[@susnatasen]

​@@madebykmok

[@FarizMammadov-qw8rc]

co2 tube in motor is best idea!

[@Gonfreecs3903]

Can you make a DIY version of the third method for hang on the back filters? Is it possible?

[@MrKillerHobbes]

the interal filter method combined with the cigarette filter technique on the inside would be most optimal i imagine!

[@madebykm]

Nice idea 👍

[@ankanbaranchowdhury8669]

🙏All ur methods are just awesome. Now do you have any idea of making Lily pipes both in and out for external cannister filter.

[@madebykm]

Thanks. Yes, these can be made, I will make a video on it.

[@ankanbaranchowdhury8669]

@@madebykm Please do because I am Eagerly waiting for it. Moreover please manage some tricks to arrange some small pieces of highly porous volcano stones for using as a power sand under aqua soil just like ADA power sand. So that we can use it for good bacteria colonisation.

[@madebykm]

Please watch my Low Tech Bonsai Aquascape video. There I used clay gravel (LECA) as the first layer for the same purpose. It is also porous and can be used as a power sand alternative.

[@gmtanveer4661]

Please.. make vid on DIY Planted Tank LIGHT..By the way..your all videos are Great..👍👍👍.. keep it up ..

[@madebykm]

Thank you. I will make 🙂

[@atharvagawas5343]

In my tank I have floating plants (duckweed,frogbit ,etc) and cocomba plant . Do I need to use liquid fertilizer and when to use in a week ?? It newly setup I setted it up two days ago

[@madebykm]

There is no need to fertilize this tank now. After 2 weeks start giving fertilizers (micro and macro) as per my recommendation in the videos.

[@madebykm]

Another thing I would like to say is that Cabomba plants need a lot of light and floating plants can block the light and as a result your Cabomba plants may suffer (melt / die).

[@pubalisarkarjui]

Hi.. Can we use the material of surgical mask instead of cigarette filter?

[@madebykm]

Never tried it so can't say if it will work or not. Tobe apni try kore dekhte paren, kaj korle janaben 🙂

[@Rangs2012]

Superb Ideas Bro.

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@slaxyt]

Does the ciggarette cotton last long?

[@louismikelTV]

Nice idea. Good Job i will try the chopsticks method. 😊 hope works

[@AmitSharma-mx5fo]

Great efforts and video bro.

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@AQUANATURE_]

Can we use regular cotton to replace ciggerate cotton filter

[@madebykm]

When I used regular cotton, the CO2 bubbles that came out through it were a little bigger, so I used cigarette filter cotton. But anyway, you can try using regular cotton and let me know how it works. Thank you.

[@RepeatTelecast-k9x]

Dadavai. Power filter e j oxygen inlet ta otake block kre dye6o tumi. Jodi Oi oxygen inlet e co2 ta connect kre di tahole ki same diffuse hbe? disadvantage a6e ki kono setar?

[@madebykm]

Power-head er air-inlet e CO2 tubing connect korle khub bhalo CO2 diffusion hobe na, kintu ami jebhabe video te dekhiyechi shebhabe korle bhalo hobe, ar ami video te reason ta explain korechi.

[@RepeatTelecast-k9x]

@@madebykm Okay Dada. Onek dhonnobad. Ami apnr sob videos dekhi ar ami emn e ekta project e kaj korchi. Results tar link share krbo apnake😃

[@indiankitchen754]

Hi am being watching your video regularly. Your doing great job. On this video can you tell which is best chop stick or cigarette and do we need to change cigarette after long use?

[@madebykm]

You can use any chopstick or cigarette filter. If the cigarette filter gets clogged and the bubbles can't come out of it, then it needs to be replaced. You can see the video description for more information. Thank you.

[@987789MADI]

Hello sir, thank you for this informative vido. However, I have a doubt regarding the power filter on top of the nozzle we have air inlet option. Can we connect the co2 pipe through that instead of drilling a small hole? (Do you think it will suck in the water from the second bottle will it have that much power?)

[@madebykm]

I explained the purpose of drilling a hole in the chamber of the power filter in the video. CO2 diffusion will not be so good if you connect the CO2 tubing to the air inlet of the power filter.

[@pikirantakbernama27272]

Ah... You are the best. I like and subscribe

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@twist905]

Awesome bro.. Great

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@MayureshMungekar]

You deserve more views and subscribers

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@harissohail4536]

I use a powerhead filter that has a built-in fitting for a airline pipe. Actually it is for enabling good aeration in the tank. Can I attach the CO2 pipe to that fitting instead of drilling a hole?

[@madebykm]

You can but the CO2 diffusion won't be that good.

[@arupsingha9387]

Can i use sunsun skimmer ?

[@madebykm]

Yes, you can connect the CO2 tubing to the skimmer's air-inlet.

[@ViperOptix]

Thank you very helpful

[@madebykm]

Glad it helped

[@pramodriju]

Where can i buy L shape tube in connectors? Is it available in amazon or flipkart? Thanks in advance

[@madebykm]

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[@RogueLegend999]

You genius 😮

[@ribrider007]

Hello sir thanks for all ur useful diy's absolutely love it 😁. I have a question, I switched to a hang on back filter now using ur jelly method to make CO2 how can I efficient use diffuser using hob filter and which diffuser would you suggest ?? Love from Mumbai ❤️

[@madebykm]

You can insert the end of the CO2 tubing into the intake of the HOB filter. Or, with that HOB filter you can use another small power filter as a diffuser. The link of the small power filter is in the video description. Thanks.

[@ribrider007]

@@madebykm thank you ✌️

[@muruganpassion9943]

Your Temper influence this video's.

[@madebykm]

😊

[@Daaboo]

Omg wish I saw this 1 year ago ! Thx now I know exactly what I need

[@madebykm]

👍

[@johannesbastian7503]

Awsome video.

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@kiranghosh2667]

Hello dada, I have made diy Co2 system and diffuser with cigarette filter with the help of your video. Co2 is coming out in good amount but the cigarette filter diffuser is not releasing co2. I have to push the bubble counter bottle to release co2. Please help. Thank you

[@madebykm]

Check for leaks. If there is a leak, pressure will not be created and the diffuser will not work properly.

[@kiranghosh2667]

@@madebykm okay

[@harissohail4536]

I can not direct my water flow in the tank because I have neon tetras and they do not like strong flow. Right now I have directed the flow right to the water surface(I have a flow director). Where should I direct the water flow to ensure good CO2 mixture?

[@madebykm]

You can direct the flow towards the surface of the water, but remember that the surface agitation should not be too strong so that the CO2 does not leave the water too quickly.

[@nazirsk]

Great diy man

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@akshayraj5168]

Does the high speed of water gushing out of the internal filter not hamper the plants or fishes ? And which how much watt internal fillter can i use for this purpose ?

[@madebykm]

Here, a small internal power filter needs to be used, so there will be no problem. Please see the video description for the product link.

[@jayasree8992]

Won't the cotton from ciggerate just melt into the aquarium since it's made of 90% cellulose?

[@madebykm]

So far I have not seen anything like cigarette filters dissolving in water.

[@jayasree8992]

@@madebykm oh ok, thanks bro! much love.

[@madebykm]

👍

[@bantiram9312]

the co2 bubbles are no longer forming, these were forming continuously from last 2 days but today it stopped. I have the solution in the bigger bottle, already checked for the leakages and seems like everything is okay. does it have to do something with the amount of yiest (15-20 gm) I added. please help

[@madebykm]

Use only 1/2 teaspoon of yeast. Also check out my DIY CO2 videos for more info.

[@madebykm]

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[@bantiram9312]

@@madebykm Thanks.