🔥 3 Creative DIY CO2 Diffuser Ideas for Your Planted Aquarium 🫧☘️

Are you looking for creative DIY CO2 diffuser ideas for your planted aquarium? Look no further! In this video, I will show you 3 unique and cost-effective ways to diffuse CO2 in your tank. These easy DIY projects will help you effectively distribute CO2 to your aquatic plants, promoting their growth and overall well-being. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned aquarist, these ideas are sure to inspire you to get crafty and improve your aquarium setup. Give them a try and see the difference in your plant growth.
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[@madebykm]

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[@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]

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[@muruganpassion9943]

I also tried. Great🙏👍

[@jeevajeeva2481]

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

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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 😊

[@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.)

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[@madebykm]

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[@justanopinionsincerelynoof3860]

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

[@madebykm]

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[@morneschaap2944]

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

[@madebykm]

Thank you!

[@MattyT181]

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

[@madebykm]

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[@user-cn9ug5ft4m]

Thank You, just what I was needing.

[@madebykm]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@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]

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[@blankfido7229]

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

[@madebykm]

Much appreciated!

[@daveveljacic6876]

Nice, thank-You for sharing these ideas

[@madebykm]

Glad you like them!

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@user-kl3yv9zr3i]

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

[@madebykm]

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[@amytindell7172]

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

[@madebykm]

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[@louismikelTV]

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

[@MamathaBenerjee]

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

[@madebykm]

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[@aquahobbyist4009]

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

[@madebykm]

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Good video! Much information😃👍

[@android6282]

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

[@madebykm]

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[@mithunr3757]

Cool. I was looking for one to make and your ideas are well suited. 👍🏾

[@madebykm]

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[@hendrickroy7481]

Very professional, I'm learning so much.

[@madebykm]

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[@madebykm]

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[@madebykm]

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You're a genius! Thanks a lot!

[@madebykm]

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[@RogueLegend999]

You genius 😮

[@FarizMammadov-qw8rc]

co2 tube in motor is best idea!

[@gmtanveer4661]

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[@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!

[@muruganpassion9943]

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[@madebykm]

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[@ashwinaravindantony]

Perfect!

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@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.

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[@Rangs2012]

Superb Ideas Bro.

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[@sumitamne6147]

Thank you brother ❤️

[@madebykm]

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[@josenishanth1765]

I tried with hang on filter.. Amazing result

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[@amitgoenka1865]

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[@saptarshidasgupta4859]

Was waiting for this video 👌👌👌👌

[@saptarshidasgupta4859]

achha bhai , 2nd method e cig er cotton filter ta ki change korte hoy ekta certain interval por por ?

[@madebykm]

Jodi ota akebare clogged hoye jay tahole change korte hobe, nahole jodi dakha jay je okhan theke khub fine CO2 bubbles berochche na, tahole cig filter er top ta akbar angul diye ghoshe dile abar thik hoye jabe.

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[@muruganpassion9943]

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[@madebykm]

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[@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]

👍

[@Gonfreecs3903]

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

[@sunnydutta6568]

Very very very nice

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Excellent

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[@omkarshigwan9529]

Amazing

[@madebykm]

Thanks 😊

[@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?

[@pappupatel4316]

Good 👍

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@chandrashekharkucchin3071]

Can I use the overnight co2!

[@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!

[@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.

[@MrKillerHobbes]

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

[@madebykm]

Nice idea 👍

[@masterofpatent]

You just saved me 15 euros👍

[@madebykm]

Glad I could help

[@slaxyt]

Does the ciggarette cotton last long?

[@SoulRedeemer77]

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.

[@claytond6898]

Nice

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@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.

[@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!

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[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Allahabadi_engineeer]

Wow

[@madebykm]

Thanks 😊

[@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 ✌️

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[@madebykm]

👍

[@kennethcoutinho4439]

2 good

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@sidyajv]

I advise, if you could try making a diffuser using a ceramic tile cut in circular shape and glued inside a syringe to see if it is any better. Ill try it myself and will let you know.

[@madebykm]

Ok 👍

[@sanjaypunnath2158]

The filter has a space for connecting tubes in the outlet, when i connect co2 tubes there,is this works??

[@madebykm]

You can attach the tubing there, but in this way CO2 will not diffuse that well.

[@user-tk3rc1eg5r]

Ok I just made the DIY CO2 system and cigarettes defuser but it's still not building pressure So how much will it will take? Now it's just water getting inside the 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.

[@kash2000cal]

Can't I add the CO2 pipe directly to the air inlet of the filter?

[@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.