DIY Co2 Bottle - Will they explode?

[@ind3n]

Mine did explode, probably the loudest explosion I've ever heard. My neighbours called me to see if I was alright. My advice is, if possible please change your 1.5l coke/soda bottle at least once a month. My mistake was leaving it up to three months because it seemed to be okay. Please don't let my experience deter you from using DIY Co2 though. Just remember to change the bottles every once in a while.

[@TheWaterBox]

Thanks for the tips!!

[@kevintruong1038]

I think it explode bc i think it’s suppose to be a 2l bottle not 1.5 bc I had mine for a while it never explode but for me the lid of the diy co2 lid just cracks I replace them again and same result happen a cracked lid but the odd thing it never went past the green bar but the lid crack.

[@ind3n]

@@kevintruong1038 It could be that. But I'm not using DIY setups anymore, I saved for a few months to get an actual CO2 kit and I don't regret anything. Been running for 6 months without me having to refill it.

[@joshuativade4694]

I just set up my DIY CO2 three days ago, this answered the fear I had. Thank you! I wish I got a rounded bottle top instead of a narrow top though :P

[@TheWaterBox]

You'll still be fine. The narrow one seems to give at around 130psi rather than 150.

[@joshuativade4694]

@@TheWaterBox thanks for taking the time to reply!

[@TheWaterBox]

np!

[@foxharold1053]

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[@creedriley1578]

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[@ahamadusumail1274]

Hi if its gone meter up to green any issues will come?

[@karolinazmoka5646]

How I can switch of for night ? I’m use the same think (D201) . I’m close valve and take a magnetic ball out or just take a ball out from citric acid?

[@akshayraj5168]

if its the case with Sugar and Yeast solution ?

[@TheWaterBox]

Sugar and yeast is a differeent setup usually with one bottle so the dynamics is different. So I can't say really.

[@toddratson7526]

I have used this type of system for years. The MOST important thing IMHO is to very accurately measure your ingredients. If you do that you will not run into over pressure situations. Also since the bottles vastly exceed the pressure ability of the tubing/connectors it is not really possible to over-pressure the bottles. I have had tubing hop off it's fitting on occasion and burn all my chemicals but there is almost no chance of the bottles bursting. In my area bottled CO2 is unworkable and I have used this method to great success.

[@TheWaterBox]

Thanks for your insights.

[@ashokkumar1343]

I am using this system But citric acid is not reacting well. But once the bottle is shaked it produce more pressure What should i do Whats the fault should be

[@rolandomota6919]

My needle valve got stuck closed. How should I release the pressure?

[@TheWaterBox]

Gotta fix the needle valve or get a new DIY contraption. It control the output of your Co2. If that doesn't work, the whole thing doesn't work. Did you screw in the dial too tight or something?

[@rolandomota6919]

@@TheWaterBox yeah I think so. I order a new one from Amazon and threw out the bottles I'll start fresh once I get it. Love the videos man. Thanks.

[@simmozone]

Answered all my questions, thank you

[@BLAZEEEk]

I have 3 kgf on my diy CO2 citric acid, which means I only have 42psi? So it's far from exploding right? Because it might explode around 150psi or 10.5 kgf? Emma right?

[@ProGamer-nm1ey]

please doa vid on the co2 diy tank you can use , its a metal 2l tank

[@kevintruong1038]

Quick question what do I do my lid of the diy co2 kit cracked I replace them but the lid cracked again on me and the co2 system didn’t even go pass the green bar. Should I go for the metal version of the diy co2 or will that make it worse and cause the bottle to explode?

[@TheWaterBox]

If it's cracking, doubt your bottle will explode. The pressue is just going to go out of the crack. Try getting metal ones. I'm not sure why your caps are cracking.

[@mindwis3]

so that safety valve won't give before the bottle deforms ? oi....

[@TheWaterBox]

Depends on the construction of the valve. I never had a problem but other people have complained about it.

[@MagneticPunk]

solid straightforward info that makes sense 2 thumbs up.

[@TheWaterBox]

Thanks!

[@faydiangill3077]

I appreciate this video. I've been using DIY CO2 for years using yeast and sugar. I'm thinking of switching to citric acid and baking soda.

[@TheWaterBox]

I find the citrus mix works better for me. Give it a try.

[@horizonescape9091]

Can you give me how did you setup co2 system

[@ainumairah5410]

How is it going? I'm still in between, can't choose between these two

[@pelkin]

@@ainumairah5410 the cheapest for me at least is using baking soda and cleaning vinegar to create the reaction to produce CO2 You can buy baking soda in bulk 25kg

[@pelkin]

@@ainumairah5410 if you ask why cleaning vinegar because it has a increased acidity over the regular vinegar Cleaning vinegar that I use has 7% acid in it regular vinegar is about 3% I hope this has helped you 😉

[@oriamir8994]

Thanks for the info I will be getting one now thanks to you. Regards from Israel.

[@TheWaterBox]

Good luck

[@pelkin]

You can buy baking soda in bulk 25kg And cleaning vinegar to produce a lot of CO2 Cleaning vinegar has a more intense acidity about 7% normal vinegar has 2%-3%

[@gabrieldarrylmonterey5758]

Very informative video! Thank you for this, please make more. 👌

[@TheWaterBox]

Thank you! Will do!

[@PHerkimerDiamond]

I bought this same kit but I would like to use it with the yeast. I don't have citric acid. Can I do that? if I fix the hoses? I understand the yeast side hose will be short and not into liquid, and that side has the valve. And the water cleaner side with just the water will have just a hose down into water, and air will bubble up out of water and go out the other hole on the lid. Does this sound correctly done,

[@TheWaterBox]

I'm not sure if it'll work correctly with yeast as it uses a different type of reaction. I just never tried it with a yeast mix this way. With used I used a single containter and mixed it with sugar and yeast. It reacts much slower than the way explained here.

[@trystonstank5550]

I just got my kit in the mail today. Picking up a couple two-liter bottles tomorrow or Wednesday, and was actually wondering about the pressure and possible explosion since I'm living in a college dorm... My roommate would not be happy if that happened haha. Excited to finally have consistent (and affordable) CO2 for my planted aquarium.

[@TheWaterBox]

Good luck!

[@trystonstank5550]

@@TheWaterBox one week in and still going strong! I did have to replace the needle valve that came with the kit, because it broke two days in somehow. I got a sturdier one that was pretty cheap from Amazon and it seems to be working fine 👌🏼

[@TheWaterBox]

Yeh, good move. Some of them are really cheaply made and unfortunately you kinda have to hope to get the right one.

[@JoshTheFlyGuy]

Ran into an issue where the citric aid would drain out over night. Been happening to me at least three times since starting it beginning this year. Any ideas?

[@TheWaterBox]

Could be the mix or a leak somewhere.

[@zacharycameron5151]

if it is a leak through the caps, add vasaline to the bottle top and also the caps.

[@bsbaqua7727]

Allways great videos.

[@TheWaterBox]

Thanks!

[@AquariumCop]

Nice info .. happy your healthy again. . it all makes sense Sir. 💪✌ Keep on rocking.

[@TheWaterBox]

Thanks! Was I not healthy before?

[@jesterj6]

@@TheWaterBox omg 😂😂

[@TheWaterBox]

👍

[@platyboy6314]

Gonna binge watch you Co2 vids because im planning on getting a setup! great vid btw

[@TheWaterBox]

Awesome! Thank you! Hope you enjoy

[@morenteria2988]

Those kits that you're using in the video has a "pressure release valve". That's the white tube under the gauge.

[@skmr1991]

Is it? But where does it release to? I mean I can only see one end connected to the bottle and other to the pressure gauge.

[@morenteria2988]

​​​@@skmr1991 it's on Bottle "A" just under the gauge, it's white about half inch long, between the Guage and the bottle. 1:00 It releases to the atmosphere.

[@artholio]

Citric Acid + Baking Soda. I am using Diet Coke plastic bottles for all my DIY CO2. I change the bottles every few months to prevent any possible explosion.

[@TheWaterBox]

Good tip

[@awhatzable]

Is there a mixture ratio to bottle size? can I put 500g mixture into 1L bottle?

[@TheWaterBox]

You have to find the recipe on google some where. I'm not sure what the measurment is for 1l bottles. DO NOT USE 2l bottle recipes with 1l bottles.

[@wolfon1]

Mine Exploded Today !! I had bought a co2 kit online unfortunately I don't know why it exploded but will take all the info possible Thanks :)

[@TheWaterBox]

Sorry to hear that

[@jassaldrinsupranes3365]

Where can we buy the much stronger hose we need to use sir?

[@TheWaterBox]

Search amazon I guess for co2 aquarium hose.

[@omzdubz]

There are some new diy co2 systems that are made of metal? Do you recommend those over the plastic bottle cap ones?

[@TheWaterBox]

Those are good. I got one of those to try out for a video. I haven't made it yet but it looks pretty solid.

[@omzdubz]

@@TheWaterBox thank you for your reply. Whens the next video?! I have one last question for you. Can i inject the diy CO2 into a rex griggs reactor or a cerges reactor? Would the pressure be enough? Thank you!!

[@TheWaterBox]

@@omzdubz That will probably not have enough pressure. DIY bottle pressure is so unreliable that injecting into a reactor is something I don't recommend

[@omzdubz]

@@TheWaterBox thank you again I appreciate it

[@TheWaterBox]

👍

[@ayannamukendi5504]

Hi @TheWaterBox! I know I am a year late but was wondering if you can answer my question. I am a new betta owner and I was told that my tank did not have enough plants for my betta Coconut to hide it. I have one Anubis nana sitting in the sand (the rimozone is NOT covered) and two betta friendly plastic plants. I did some research and I think I am going to go with the plants Lemon Bacopa Caroliniana and the Cryptocorynes Wendii both brown and green. Do you think my choices are a good idea or too much/little? I have a 5.5 Top Fin gallon tank and am planning on using the light that comes with the tank and no CO2 but I will use Seacheam root tabs. If my light is not enough, is the NICREW submersible light a good light? Thank You so much in advance?

[@TheWaterBox]

A nicrew classic should be enough light on a 5.5g for those plants you mentioned.

[@ayannamukendi5504]

@@TheWaterBox Thanks! I have another question. I might get a divided tank. (10g)what do I need to buy for it

[@TheWaterBox]

@@ayannamukendi5504 A divided tank? What do you mean?

[@ayannamukendi5504]

@@TheWaterBox Having two bettas in a 10g with a divider separating them

[@TheWaterBox]

@@ayannamukendi5504 If it's charing the same water course (i.e. the divider doesn't block the water from either side, you run it as any normal tank. If it's completely separated then you need to make sure your filter is filtering both sides, either having individual filters for both sides, or you rig up a filter that can take in and distribute water from both sides.

[@MrReaverSoul]

I have a question. It is normal if all water from bottle A with citric acid entered in bottle B with baking soda ? And bottle A it's 2.5 Litres and bottle B 1.5 Litres

[@TheWaterBox]

They both should be 2 litter bottles.

[@sleeperaquatics4480]

I was wondering what your thoughts are on using an upside down bottle as a co2 resivor ? In my set up i have an upside down bottle in my tanks that I fill with Co2 ever day. Since I run multiple tanks in different rooms this seemed like my most cost effective method.

[@lowcost549]

You mean passive diffusing? Ill wait for the answer too

[@TheWaterBox]

It works fine. It's passive difussing which many people do. It's not as efficient as using a diffuser but it's better than nothing.

[@lowcost549]

@@TheWaterBox yikes im gonna do this soon im still on a diY citric and baking soda and gonna soon need to still do co2 it on a 48x18x13 tank. My initial thought was its gonna be too much for diy if I do 2-5bps for a diY ill run out fast so maybe I can do 2 Passive co2 and 1bps from diffuser ? :3 I dont know tho if this is more economical and co2 saving than straight raise co2 to 2 to 5bps /my blind estimate atm hahahahha.

[@lowcost549]

I forgot to ask, if I may have you use the Chihiros rgb plus the new one with bluetooth , its on myy radar atm and wanna buy it as soon as it land in our country, was wibdering If you have experience on it and how did it do, in gonna use it on a 13inch tall tank minus 1-3inch substrate.

[@TheWaterBox]

@@lowcost549 I have one but haven't used it yet. It's for a 4g tank. I can't really say how it works but I've heard great things about it.

[@katrinadavis9779]

What about when you have a solenoid attached and shut the flow off for 16 hours? Need to do anything special? Does it build up overnight?

[@TheWaterBox]

You should be fine as long as there's no leaks

[@jossieannepantila9239]

I've been buying stuffs from Taobao (A chinese shopping website)and I came across with their DIY CO2 kits with only 1 bottle. The bottle looks like a stainless or metal one (similar to ISTA's 1L or 1.5L CO2 tank). But the thing is, they didn't use sugar and yeast for it. It looks like white powder. I'm not sure of their mixture is but I'm really curious.

[@TheWaterBox]

It sounds like their own mixer. I'm not exactly sure what it is.

[@jaberchowdhury888]

Is it benificial?

[@TheWaterBox]

Is what benificial?

[@jaberchowdhury888]

Diy co2 for planted tank?

[@jaberchowdhury888]

35 gallon tank

[@TheWaterBox]

Yes, it's benificial.

[@omanagco4665]

Gonna try this in the future. Is this going to work on a 5 gallon nano tank?

[@TheWaterBox]

It should

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

Solid information. Thanks for sharing

[@TheWaterBox]

Glad it was helpful!

[@crisantolimlengco4391]

Why does my diy co2 last only for 3 days? Is there something wrong with my diy? Thank you so much!!!

[@jt9513]

how much quantity of sugar, yeast and baking soda did you mix?

[@TheWaterBox]

Could be your mix or a leak some where.

[@MichaelRainabbaRichardson]

This looks like the kit I got and it comes with a magnet you can use (on the outside of the citric acid bottle) to pull the hose up out of the citric acid, stopping the reaction. No reason to be scared of explosions or hoses popping off this way.

[@TheWaterBox]

Nice!

[@navu123]

This is what I wanted to hear, if I stop the reaction we are good right!

[@Knight636]

I was debating about getting a diy kit but I wondered if they really produced results, we have very hard water here 8.6 on last check so I really do think I could benefit from this if it works.

[@TheWaterBox]

It'll still work, probably not as affective if your water was softer but it'll still help.

[@Knight636]

@@TheWaterBox Thanks, I will be adding aquasoil so will see how much it drops and then maybe use catapa leaves as they are abundant here.

[@TheWaterBox]

Make sure to boil and dry the leaves before putting in your tank if you're picking them off the ground or from the tree

[@mindcraft1474]

How to turn this off though? And is it safe when it's off?

[@TheWaterBox]

You just turn the needle valve to off. As I explained in this video, it'll equalize and won't produce any co2 with the valve it turned off.

[@donaldportofee4475]

Hey, I love your videos man. I stumbled on your channel a couple days ago and I'm really inspired to start a planted tank! I'm debating the size between a 20 gallon long and a 40 gallon breeder tank. Is a 40 gallon tank too ambitious for a first aquarium? Space is a little tight in my apartment, but I can make it work and it's not really a money issue. I've read comparisons online and it seems like both tanks are great honestly. I'm sure I'll be happy with either choice and who knows maybe I'll end up with both tanks eventually.

[@TheWaterBox]

Go 40b. Lots of room to play with on plant growth BUT will cost a bit more. Mainly cause it's a bigger tank and most likely need to double up on lighting.

[@donaldportofee4475]

@@TheWaterBox Thanks! I'm excited for when my local store has the 40b stands in stock. Have a good one!

[@TheWaterBox]

Right on!

[@mohammaddabbas100]

thank you alot our friend !

[@TheWaterBox]

Thanks for the visit

[@AniketRaneShadow]

Do we have to keep the DIY CO2 system at the same level that of the aquarium? I am planning to get a DIY CO2 system but I don't have any place left around my aquarium and I would have to keep the whole system below the aquarium. Will the pressure rise to the aquarium?

[@TheWaterBox]

I usually do. It should work if it's below the aquarium level.

[@albashayrtaj5926]

You are the David Attenborough of the Aquascape world. If there is a documentary about aquascaping, I want to hear you narrate it.

[@TheWaterBox]

I don't have the cool accent! lol

[@misterkurdapyo3463]

I confirm they do explode. In the past days, I always raise the heavy ball when the gauge reaches 2. Now, I forgot to raise it. Then suddenly I hear something exploded.

[@milanswoboda5457]

IMO the chances of the bottles exploding are very slim however you could run into the issue of CO2 overdosing especially with smaller tank set-ups if the overpressure goes undetected for some time. One thing though, if there is overpressure it would be better to relieve the pressure on the citric acid reactant bottle (A) since relieving it on the baking soda reactor bottle (B) will push more citric acid into it which will be generating even more CO2 gas.

[@TheWaterBox]

Thanks for the tip

[@Zaku186]

i still dont get why i cant run this on my 75. Like a plants grow with just about no co2 why cant i just give them a little? Why is it run 30ppm or none? Like why cant i just build one of these diy setups and set it to one bubble a second?

[@TheWaterBox]

Try it. No one is stopping you! It'll help, especially if you got good diffusion. Good luck!

[@Zaku186]

@@TheWaterBox i think im going to build one then get the fluval passive diffuser thing and set the co2 at a bubble a second and put it under the passive thing and just see how it goes. I've already got BBA out the ass so why not.

[@TheWaterBox]

Good luck!

[@DecayingReality]

I just fill mine daily with 2kg. I never keep the magnet ball inside the bottle. Ill use maybe 1kg in a day. I only do this on one tank so it’s not that much of a hassle.

[@DrSKMetz]

I don't know about exploding but the over pressure valve on my cheap DIY system failed and nearly suffocated my fish. Luckily I noticed with minutes to spare. I'll never use one of those again.

[@rayrowley4013]

If you turn it off it should be fine, but if you leave it running it may build pressure. That sounds weird but as the co2 leaves bottle B it creates a lower pressure which draws in acid from bottle A which reacts forming more co2. If you let out 1 ml of co2 (measured outside) you will draw in 1ml of acid. But that acid will react to form more co2 than was let out (the volume of the acid can create a greater volume of co2 because gas is less dense however in this situation it is forced into a smaller space increasing the pressure). Given the quantities involved, it is very unlikely you would be able to get the pressure needed to destroy the bottle unless it had some defect. And, as stated in the video, the tubing would pop before the bottle.

[@TheWaterBox]

Thanks for the insight

[@keepingitgreen9335]

It just feels like it will explode but it will not explode. My experience was just the hose popping off.

[@TheWaterBox]

Yeh, the hose parts seems to be something that are the first to go if there's too much pressure.

[@jt9513]

I set up my DIY CO2 today with sugar, yeast and baking soda. After 9 hours into action the hose popped off. I decided to release the CO2 to empty bottle can't put in tank when lights off. My question is after hose popped off I reconnected the hose will the CO2 still be available tomorrow or will I have to start all over again. Plz answer. Thanks.

[@TheWaterBox]

@@jt9513 Is the hose breaking from it's connection point? Or just popped out of the connection? If popping out, then secure better. IF it's actually snapping, try using a polyurethene hose.

[@jt9513]

@@TheWaterBox it's popping out from the T point where I have a plastic T shape regulator to control the bubble rate. I haven't used super glue there unlike I have used super glue on the bottles cap. What do you suggest if I use super glue will bottle explode. I know the quality of pipe is not that good will replace later but for the moment your expertise appreciated. Thank you for your kind reply. Btw I am still able to get the CO2 despite it's popping out every 6 hrs or so 🙂 today was 3rd day!

[@yulirsan8657]

Thank you for the info 😁

[@TheWaterBox]

Thanks for watching!

[@pixelbat]

If someone's super paranoid they could always add a balloon in the chain somewhere.

[@TheWaterBox]

Ok.

[@mauricemurng6935]

The caps cracked or the bottle lit cracked. Always happen.

[@TheWaterBox]

Interesting. Never had the problem

[@chubzaquatics257]

Thats good to know

[@TheWaterBox]

Glad it helped.

[@ccdarin520]

Could your explain about sugar mix with sugar? Because in my area it was difficult to find citric acid... Best regards from Cambodia

[@TheWaterBox]

I actually can't as I haven't done that in years. Google it for a recipe. There are ones out there that uses sugar and yeast combo.

[@pnw_element9822]

Mines explode I mix too much had ants all over my house lol no more diy co2 for me got a real co2 way better

[@TheWaterBox]

Nice! Well don't mix too much. That's never good.

[@marcdilorenzo4909]

The only problem I ever had is; after awhile I had a bottle cap develop a stress crack.

[@TheWaterBox]

Just change it out. or do you mean on the contraption? That is annoying but can happen. It's not be best high quality plastic they used on those things.

[@marcdilorenzo4909]

@@TheWaterBox The caps that come with the cheaper kits, like the one in your picture title "will they EXPLODE"

[@TheWaterBox]

@@marcdilorenzo4909 Yeh, they aren't the best built contraptions.

[@jdavids1332]

My shit exploded today for the first time

[@TheWaterBox]

😯

[@ColinRichardson]

Everytime you pluralised PSI, you hurt me just a little bit more.

[@Zillawill]

Wait a minute, aren't you wargamers consortium?

[@TheWaterBox]

Haha, yes I am. :)

[@Zillawill]

@@TheWaterBox I watched a lot of your videos on badger airbrushes about a year ago when I needed 1, I now only really use Badger, even my H&S Infinity CR Plus which was my dream airbrush was a letdown in my eyes in comparison to my Omni 4000, I'm now trying to get into fish keeping with a 90L tank to start, I believe people in USA call it a 20gal high tank, I'm jumping more into deepend and trying to go planted from day 1 then after 4-8 weeks start adding my fish

[@TheWaterBox]

Awesome! Lighting is something that you need to start to look at first before anything else. What kind of plants are you looking to grow?

[@Zillawill]

@@TheWaterBox The light I've found is 24W 7500K LED unit, unfortunately I don't know a whole lot more about it, I'm trying to stick to a budget on this tank, if I don't enjoy fish keeping that much I haven't laid out a lot of money but if I do enjoy them then I've got more money for a bigger setup next year, as for plants thats something along with fish I'm stumped on, I'm not sure if I should decide on fish first then plants, or plants and then fish ?

[@TheWaterBox]

@@Zillawill What size tank are we talking about? I always suggest going low tech with low light demanding plants. It's cheaper and won't make your head blow up. It'll get you the experience in what you need to do and learn how to grow plants and then you can jump into a larger and more complicated set up later. I'm making a very simple "jump into planted" tanks videos in the next week. This series should help you though: kzbin.info/aero/PLl7jTu1aWwVYalG6gOJ-2T9_V23kqo44_

[@nightstar8073]

I use none lol

[@TheWaterBox]

Awe!

[@nightstar8073]

@@TheWaterBox my plants are thriving

[@TheWaterBox]

Right on!

[@dancetweety10]

Clickbait title pity

[@TheWaterBox]

How's it click bait?