DIY CO2 Planted Tank! Can It Work? Aquascape Results (bonus DISASTER Included)

DIY CO2 is a pretty easy and inexpensive way to boost your planted tank! Here is a scape I started using only yeast and sugar to produce CO2. I show week 1, 2, a DISASTER, and the aftermath!
Did you like the betta spawn in that tank? I think I'll make a video about them soon ;)
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[@SimplyBetta]

Today’s theme is “Don’t do what Simply Betta Does” Frogbit for sale on my simplybetta.com site, by the way:) Hi, it's been a little while! I'm back after a small hiatus :) What do you think guys? Have you have good results with any of the diy co2 methods?

[@jmarshaii7914]

My diy co2 blew the regulator and turned my tank white with yeast 😂

[@MinaRose2023]

I just tried to see if you still had frogbit but you sold out quick!

[@sakarepmu1190]

@@jmarshaii7914 Hi, can you explain why your diy yeast Co2 explode? I want to try the diy co2 but still deciding between citric acid-baking soda and yeast-sugar, I'm leaning towards the yeast since it has less risk of exploding. Thanks in advance 😁

[@zixx777]

I use gelatin with my sugar mix to keep the co2 more consistent with my DIY set up. I usually use ~300ml sugar water with 2 x 5g packs of gelatin and then an additional 300 ml of plain sugar water + yeast in a 2L bottle. I fine that works for ~3 weeks for me. :)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad I’m not the only one that has a tank get overrun with floating plants now and then. 😀

[@SimplyBetta]

It was a little insane!

[@Tanish7817]

Hi prime time qua qua

[@dlaratal]

I've learned so much from watching your videos, including your mess ups. Thank you!

[@SimplyBetta]

Glad to help! ;)

[@alaskacosplay]

Not gonna lie, the amount of Frogbit that has overgrown is kinda becoming #goals for me since I really want my frogbits to grow like that.

[@SimplyBetta]

Well your fish will love it!

[@Pharmaquatics]

been waiting for this video!!

[@SimplyBetta]

☺️

[@williamamely7038]

It's so good to see you on your channel again, Tailor. You have been missed. Your aquarium looks great. Can't wait to see more episodes, going forward. I wish you and yours a Happy Valentines day. Enjoy it.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you so much William! Nice to see you again

[@fiftyshadesofgay9193]

It's so great to see you again! I hope you're doing great! I'm gonna go on another marathon of your content since it's my comfort content 😅

[@SimplyBetta]

Aww thank youuuu

[@fiftyshadesofgay9193]

@@SimplyBetta No problem!! I hope you have a lovely rest of the month 😊

[@puppy172]

Today was our first day back from remote learning in our county, my new biology teacher has a fish tank, me and a friend couldn’t stop staring at the colorful fishies😂

[@SimplyBetta]

I'm glad you appreciate them!

[@jfdd43]

You might have better luck using dechlorinated water with the yeast. Tap water tends to have chlorine, which still works, but I suspect will slow it down.

[@richardwebb9532]

Yes, however, you can dechlorify using prime before adding yeast...

[@gwydryn2]

Welcome back! I'm sure we all missed your crazy antics. Those are some beautifull multicolored bettas. My hubby said he missed your dramatics that make us both laugh. Keep it up, please!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks so much!! I’m glad at least somebody enjoys my tendency for dramatics! 😁

[@andystokes8702]

I've never had any joy with bleach dipping plants. Either the solution is too weak or I didn't dip long enough in which case the snail eggs survive or alternatively the solution is too strong or the dip too long. That way you do get to kill the snail eggs but usually the plant also dies. Irene from Aquarium COOP posted a video on her girl talks fish channel entitled 'Plant Dip for Snails: Bleach, Alum & Copper Comparison'. It's well worth checking out - turn out that an alum powder dip is by far the most effective, it kills snails and the unhatched eggs and leaves the plants pretty much intact.

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh really! I'll check out the video

[@stevendunn264]

Missed you. Welcome BACK!

[@SimplyBetta]

Aww thanks

[@brainbuster4u744]

@Simply Betta This video could not have been published at a better time. I have been struggling with a DSM for Monte Carlo, St. Repens, Crypt. Undalata for almost 2 weeks. Considering introducing DIY Co2 system to a DSM system to see if that helps. **What are your thoughts on it?** Just FYI debating between Yeast+Sugar system vs. Baking soda+Citric Acid system for a tank in DSM in my bedroom. **Could that be dangerous?** Also, if you care to know I am using the following in my tank already for DSM growing: **Caribsea Substrate, API leaf zone fert, Misting with bottle with fert, 24/7 DIY humidifier system w. fertiliser water using an air pump, and cling wrapped top with 1 exhaust.**

[@SimplyBetta]

I don't think adding co2 to a DSM will do all that much, any idea why they're struggling? tell me, were these tissue culture plants? Or did the plants come out of an aquarium? If they're from an aquarium the plants might be struggling because they're converting over to emersed growth, give them time and they'll adapt and grow. If they're tissue culture plants, make sure your DSM is humid/wet enough, they the light isn't too strong or too weak

[@brainbuster4u744]

@@SimplyBetta Thank you so much for your reply. The monte carlo that I purchased were indeed emersed grown and they had gone through their melting/regrowth process. However, after regrowing to adapt back to DSM mode they seemed to have hit a brick wall. The repens and Crypt were purchased and planted a few days after the monte carlo grew back for DSM. In order to do a test on Tissue culture vs emersed grown DSM I had purchased T.C repens and Undulata. After planting I observed them another 2-3 weeks to do their thing. The tank was sealed for humidity, and a DIY humidifier using a bottle of water/fert and liquid Co2. with air stones/air pump was used along with daily misting **The results were as such: Monte carlo: about 10% growth in about 3 weeks after melting/regrowth. Repens : 4% survival rate, Crypt. Undalata: 0% Survival. =( ** I had to essentially give up on DSM as of yesterday and bought new monte carlo/Repens and flooded my tank as I have fish waiting for a home. **Question: Yeast Co2 or Citric acid Co2 System? Does your yeast system still smell bad? and how long does the system last at a 1-2 bubble per second rate?**

[@garthantash]

I have been running DIY CO2 on a tank for about 3 years now and it has always done well. I use citric acid + sodium bicarb and a solenoid valve so my tank is only getting CO2 when the lights are on. At 1 bubble per sec, I need to refill the 200g of each powder about every 2 months so it is no real hassle at all.

[@SimplyBetta]

That sounds nice! I've done that in the past but would always forget to turn my manual valve and it would run out pretty fast.

[@justin94431]

Won't the pressure burst your bottle?

[@garthantash]

@justin94431 a soda bottle ruptures around 150psi. An unopened soda bottle on a store shelf sits around 50psi. A DIY CO2 chamber is about 25psi. I once way over pressurised the chamber by mixing too much of the chemicals and reached 56psi, the same as an unopened bottle of soda (the pressure keeps the carbonation in the liquid, it is why a soda bottle hisses when you first open it). So yeah, DIY soda bottle CO2, when used properly and confirmed by a pressure gauge system, is very safe in terms of pressure.

[@EmsPlantPlaceEmmaLeeFreistadt]

Thank you for the update! It is nice to see your face again!!

[@SimplyBetta]

My pleasure, and thank you

[@crabbyoldfartbag]

Don't do what Simply Betta does! 😂😂😂 Brought me to tears. I had that problem with Frogbit as well. It's a great floating plant till life happens.

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha thanks. That’s the recurring theme of this vid!

[@bazrat69]

Just had my first Betta in over 15 years so so happy with him. Good luck with the house move.

[@SimplyBetta]

That's great! :D

[@m_k8298]

I love your sense of humor...

[@SimplyBetta]

Aww thank you 🥰

[@mitulnath6727]

Your tanks have serious inspire me to awyascape

[@SimplyBetta]

You should try it at least once~

[@JonVlogs123]

Thanks for the info about DIY C02. 👽

[@SimplyBetta]

My pleasure!

[@FinnRenard]

This was fun. Loving the energy, reminds me of Laina from overly attached girlfriend. Looking forward to watch more on this channel

[@nian60]

Lol, wow @ those frogbits. :D OK, I won't do what you did. :) Thanks for the tips.

[@SimplyBetta]

It’s crazy!

[@hylianmahey962]

Glad to see your face! My boy I got from you is still going strong and still bad at flairing.❤😂

[@SimplyBetta]

That’s so great! 🥰

[@polarablues64]

I made the plunge and went with the paintball tank setup. I bought two paintball tanks thinking I'd be swapping all the time...3 months in and I'm still on the 1st on for my 10 gallon. I run the lights, CO2, and air stone on a smart power strip with individual control outlets I found on shamazon (careful which one u get, don't need to burn your house down). So far so good, real easy to dial in.

[@SimplyBetta]

After doing the DIY method that sounds like heaven! Haha, I'm gonna do my best to "finish" the tank using all DIY then never do it againnnnn

[@polarablues64]

@@SimplyBetta yeah I did the yeast thing a number of years ago. Once was enough for me lol.

[@tyrant2025]

Now I’m picturing Penny with a passion for fish tanks

[@SimplyBetta]

I think “obsession” is closer 😆

[@legendary08_]

Salutations Taylor happy to see you upload again

[@SimplyBetta]

[@faja166]

Nice video,love Your sense of humor :)

[@KasyMini]

Oh my god the FROGBIT LOL Thanks for the video, I'm looking into the DIY route for Co2.

[@krissyschulz975]

So glad to see you back! I'm sad now I didn't wait one more week before ordering Frogbit, I would have ordered from you.

[@SimplyBetta]

haha no worries

[@ShamanETM]

How often do you have to re mix the solution for the co2? never mind a minute after I typed this you said once a week in the video. I want to try this for my 7.5 gal. Thank you.

[@robertfaber6796]

Good story, beautiful little bettas.

[@SimplyBetta]

I appreciate it :)

[@vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965]

Hi Taylor! Good to see you again. I thought you left us. How’s the family hope they’re great. Quick question did you used a 1lt or a 2lt jug for the DIY CO2? Need to do 2 generators for my tanks.

[@SimplyBetta]

I used 2 L soda bottles, and I could never leave!! :-)

[@vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965]

@@SimplyBetta ok thanks.

[@cathyhendrix7552]

It's really good to see you. Love this video. You made me smile. Have a blessed day.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you so much :-)

[@PantherLily27]

So glad to see you again! Welcome back :) I've done DIY CO2 before but with citric acid and baking soda instead of sugar and yeast. (TL;DR - works well and lasts longer) I went this route instead since I read that the yeast gives off a weird smell as it eats the sugar. Bought a kit from amazon that had all the tubes, caps (same ones as yours), valves and pressure gauge, you just need to get the citric acid, baking soda and soda bottles yourself from the grocery store. It used two bottles with two separate solutions, a citric acid/water mixture in one bottle that flows into the other bottle holding a baking soda/water mixture, and the reaction when they are combined creates the CO2. Since the solutions are gradually mixed together overtime, instead of mixed all together at the beginning with the sugar-yeast method, new CO2 is constantly being produced until all of the liquids have been combined. I found that it works pretty well and it took me a couple weeks before I had to mix up some more. Spent less than $60 CAD and lasted me several months before I had to get more raw materials

[@SimplyBetta]

Yes, I've tried that baking soda/citric acid one! I thought it was neat and I liked that I could shut it off at night with the little valve. I actually toyed with the idea of doing that method instead of the yeast/sugar one but hey, I'll do the cheapest one first ;)

[@nurdiniashalihat3496]

I saw an aquascaper who experimenting with saving the leftover plants he had in the fridge, not the freezer of course He had quite a lot of varieties of plant from moss, stem plants, floating plants, etc He wraps the plants in moist kitchen towels and put them in the zip lock bag before he stores them in the fridge He checks the plants' condition in a week, two weeks, and a month range Most of the plant could survive a week in the fridge, but some survive until two weeks and a month I guess that's why some of your plants could survive despite being transported in cold weather

[@SimplyBetta]

That's really interesting! Was this a youtube video? Do you remember who it was?

[@nurdiniashalihat3496]

​@@SimplyBetta Yes, it is a youtube video made by Indonesian Aquascaper He made a tutorial video to store plants in the fridge This is the link to their tutorial video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHfSZXpnoq12ndE I don't know if there are other aquascaper who use the same way or not

[@nurdiniashalihat3496]

This is the link to one-month update video storing plants in the fridge kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ3Wp4WtbNd3hJI And... after he made an update of the plants' condition, he tries to cook the plants LOL

[@lisah.8820]

Your videos are so wonderful, what size tank is that with all of the plants in it?

[@SimplyBetta]

I appreciate that :) This is a 20g long tank

[@laurenweist4861]

nice to see someone also struggle with string algae I've been fighting it for months and never realized light could be an issue!! Also this may have inspired me to try and co2 my tank

[@SimplyBetta]

Too much or too long of light, not enough water changes, etc - there could be a lot of reasons a tank isn't well-balanced so you can try to tweak one thing and wait a week adn see what happens!

[@theodoredelaca9352]

I'm a little of the mindset that slow growth isn't really a problem and co2 is a hassle. If your behind on maintenance to begin with, why try to accelerate the growth of your tank?

[@SimplyBetta]

I want my plants to fill in and get lush faster! I need me some instant gratification sometimes :) Once the plant mass like, triples, I would turn it into a low tech tank and focus more on maintenance. At least that's the plan

[@mikhr7438]

Hi dear nice to watch you good again . If you used anathor method like sodium bicarbonate in first bottle and citric acid in second bottle you can make very high pressure of CO2 and large quantities in second and you can use a valves befor diffuser to select what quantity you need it . . But be careful don't mix large quantities the bottle may exploded . I used this method for years and it very useful and very very cheap

[@SimplyBetta]

I have used that method! I liked it too, maybe if I do a series on DIY co2 again I'll make one on that method

[@aquariumplantman]

I have pressurized co2 on 5 of my 7 aquariums and love it. Need to get the last two injected. 🌿 Nice to see a vid from you Taylor

[@SimplyBetta]

That’s the Way to go! :-) Thank you, it’s nice to make videos again

[@ryan4333]

Can you do a vid about how to breed bettas? I’m having a hard time breeding mine

[@SimplyBetta]

I'm gathering footage for a series!

[@ryan4333]

@@SimplyBetta woa cool thanks

[@vukic88]

Look into the jelly/jello method.. lasts a lot longer, it seems a lot more consistent too.. I've even used little 500ml bottles of some of my nano tanks which have lasted a month or more (because i forgot to change it out.. oops). Lol. Also Whats the names of those cryps again? Great vid though. Disasters and all.. x

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks, I'll look it up! I do need to figure out a way for it to produce slower and last longer. Crypt Florida Sunset! :D

[@vukic88]

The jello method is more stable.. the yeast can only get to so much food at a time. So slowing the population boom.

[@mercygirl317]

i was wondering how you were doing! i was sad recently. my redtail shark died after i had her for 6 years. loved her personality and she was one of my fave fish that i have. i then bought a new betta thats fins are messed up. im going to save her and nurse her back to health.

[@SimplyBetta]

Awww, sorry about your fish T_T

[@undersurfacechannel]

Lovely video! I usually go lowtech but would love to try this method in the future 😊

[@SimplyBetta]

Hi! Promise I'll reply to your newest email lol. I like lowtech too, but DANG do I enjoy seeing faster growth now and then. :)

[@undersurfacechannel]

@@SimplyBetta Haha no worries, take your time 😊 I know you’re really busy... Yea I can only agree with that, sometimes fast growth is really useful if there is a time for maintenance and trimming 😅

[@ecourtney79]

“I’m sure you don’t do that.” Me: takes side glance at my two tanks with overgrown floaters, which I’m procrastinating dealing with by watching this video. *facepalm*

[@SimplyBetta]

Hah!!

[@WhatIsMisophonia]

For anyone listening, think of co2 as carbon, and most tanks tend to lack carbon. In a dirted tank, the soil contains organic carbon, though that carbon gets used up in time as it is converted to co2 through decomposition and released into the water. However, if you don't clean the substrate, the carbon you add via fish food eventually works its way into the soil as waste and is broken down. I've heard people talk about how they have to dismantle their tanks in time and replace the dirt, but that's only because they use light sifted compost rather than rich top soil, and they don't wait long enough to allow the fish waste to break down and the nutrients to work their way to the roots. Once that happens, there will be a continuous conveyor belt of nutrients, such that fertilizing and co2 shouldn't be necessary. Though counter to common recommendations, a low oxygen layer of soil at the bottom of the tank isn't harmful, and can even be beneficial provided you have a thick cap of aforementioned gravel/sand covering it and supporting large amounts of aerobic bacteria, which literally forms a symbiotic relationship with the anaerobic bacteria beneath it. High tech tanks using pelleted aqua soil that's not capped off with a thick layer of fine gravel or sand will eventually need to be removed as it breaks down. By keeping an aerated substrate, high tech tanks can be useful, as you'll be more able to grow a greater variety of plants that otherwise compete with each other. The problem is, it does also mean heavily regulating exactly what you're adding to the tank, ironically causing greater potential for toxins building up in the water column, and can get expensive and complicated. For my part, I do have some thick substrate tanks, but my main tank has a diy reverse flow undergravel filter with a thin layer of gravel at the top. Above that however, is a mat of susswasertang about 3 inches thick which sucks up the majority of the waste. I try not to feed or fertilize heavily so as not to build up toxins, so I've recently started experimenting with a co2 yeast reactor. This tank was designed to be able to support a large bioload of fish, and a lot of fish produces a lot of co2. I don't have a large bioload at the moment, hence the reactor (it's difficult to go heavily stocked in a thick low oxygen substrate tank without supplementing with additional filters, as the waste doesn't break down quickly). Btw, air injection via an air pump can help oxygenate the water, however it can also unfortunately remove more co2 than it adds.

[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

I used this diy system but I used a second bottle with just plain water where the co2 would go first then on to the tank. This prevent any contamination going in the tank.

[@SimplyBetta]

Oooh, smart

[@NORIaquaCh]

Pearl weed is pretty much an indestructible plant, like moss is. Please keep up the good work, Simply Betta.

[@SimplyBetta]

I’m glad! It took a little while but it’s really bounced back a lot, ha ha I love it

[@arunmanivannan1362]

Loved watching this ♥️

[@mishkawild1090]

Will there be videos of a new fish room when your in the new house?

[@SimplyBetta]

Ideally, but I'm not sure what is going to happen

[@yanjijay6752]

Wow baking soda co2 would of never thought of that it works probably cheaper as well so interesting how it works still, though I wish I nk could get my frogbite to grow out that much hehe

[@SimplyBetta]

I think my frogbit reached down into my nutrient-rich soil and exploded in growth from that!

[@kellyanthony5049]

Yay! A simply betta video!

[@SimplyBetta]

You know it!

[@peterkurta6322]

I use liquid CO2. Its not ideal, but I've definitely noticed more greenery. Best thing I've ever done for plants is root tabs. You bury them in the substrate and the plants go crazy. Swords and crypts go insane. I have to trim one of my tanks at least every month because of the new growth.

[@SimplyBetta]

Great tip! I do have liquid carbon products I could dose, but I'm pretty determined to do this just with the cheap co2. I hope it works haha. I should start dosing that again in my low tech tanks...

[@annadunbar520]

Never clicked so fast in my life!!!!

[@hylianmahey962]

Same here!🤣

[@SimplyBetta]

Awww 💜

[@paranorman1646]

Heck yeah an upload!!

[@SimplyBetta]

Yep! :D

[@ruthmeow4262]

I remember trying DIY CO2 years ago. And doing the bottles every week was a bit of a pain. I did find that making one fresh bottle a week on a two bottle system did keep the CO2 levels mostly stable. And the plant growth... crypts everywhere. And my water lily was wanting to grow out of the tank. So once everything got established plant growth was really good. Then came weekly plant pruning...

[@SimplyBetta]

That's where I am right now - trying to find the sweet spot to keep the 2-bottle system fairly stable! Someone gave me an interesting "Slow" recipe that involves jello, I'll have to try it. I'm just now starting to see a tiny plant explosion ;)

[@teddyjohnson9633]

Hey! I ordered some of your frogbit from your website, do you have any idea when you’ll ship them out? :)) also so happy to see a new vid from you!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks so much! I'll either do some shipping tomorrow morning or Monday morning, do you have a preference?

[@teddyjohnson9633]

@@SimplyBetta oh that’s awesome!! Nope I was just wondering, take your time:D

[@simpleteenager6911]

hey missed you soo much how's new year?

[@SimplyBetta]

No complaints :-)

[@TheJulieana90]

You look like my sister in law...but the kinder version. Keep up the great work!

[@rosalieslabber7787]

the bleach on the plants is that the one from the supermarket? and how mutch do you use?

[@amyfain9925]

I saw a video on here for a similar set up. But the guy added gelatin to the sugar water mixture to slow down the fermentation. He says it last for about 5 weeks that way. Totally going to try it!

[@SimplyBetta]

omg I have to google this and try it

[@SaltyOctopus]

Welcome back. ;)

[@epoxythanatos9025]

Yea I've done this to make wine, never thought to use the co2 for the fish tank tho.

[@SimplyBetta]

Plants love it :)

[@MrsShocoTaco]

Would an air stone work in place of the difuser?

[@tic857]

Fun fact you can save yourself some yeast and lower of yeast smell if you pour out most of the yeast sugar mixture but save some and just add more sugar water.

[@SimplyBetta]

Interesting! I wonder why

[@worldmadeofgarbage2494]

That crypt is gorgeous! For DIY CO2 in my 240l (63 gallon) tank, I'm using gelatin with the CO2, which prolongs each fill-up's life to about 4 weeks, and instead of a diffusor, I use a home-made topper, with the size calculated on the basis of my water's carbonate hardness and the tank's size. It's basically an overturned shallow dish fixed near the surface that has the CO2 line coming in from the top so that an amount that is determined by the topper's size gets passively absorbed by the water. It seems like there's little to read on this in English, apparently it's more of a German thing, but googling "Paffrathsche Rinne" will give you an impression. It's great for yeast bottle CO2, because it doesn't require the pressure that a diffusor does, and it balances any peaks and dips in CO2 output from the bottle by design.

[@SimplyBetta]

Woah, that is neat! It's called passive diffusion but nobody really does it that I know of. That's really interesting to think about though, thanks for the tip. Also, I would love to learn your gelatin yeast recipe so I could try it too!

[@worldmadeofgarbage2494]

@@SimplyBetta I got the gelatin recipe from this guy here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haXTl5-qg5ZoY5o Even without the gelatin, the yeast mix should last longer with passive diffusion than with a ceramic diffusor. Apparently, the pressure from a yeast mix is too low for those, so once the peak production is over, the gas doesn't go through the ceramic disk anymore, even though there's still plenty left.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks for sharing, I have to try this gelatin method

[@richardwebb9532]

Quick tip....add a few drops of Prime to your water to remove chlorine before adding yeast or sugar....

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh that's right! 😅

[@laughinglighting4343]

Loved the video!

[@SimplyBetta]

So glad!

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

Watch out for the Fluval co2 tube, it's a betta killer. I may use it again stuffed with net but I can't even look at it.

[@SimplyBetta]

Aww, did a fish get trapped?

[@elantherayan380]

You are awesome 👍 love from India

[@AquariumFishEnthusiasts]

Hi, not really into the fish you keep tbh, but you make me more into them. I need to start a planted tank now, thanks lol.

[@SimplyBetta]

lol that’s fine, but I SO suggest trying a planted tank sometimes. They just hit a little different :)

[@AquariumFishEnthusiasts]

@@SimplyBetta I definitely want to & will. You should check out the world of cichlids. I know they aren't for everyone cause they are aggressive, but also beautiful with great personalities 😁

[@MilchSchwert]

Can I use a DIY CO2 bottle on a 160l tank? 🥺

[@SimplyBetta]

Heck, I'm sure. The double setup I have produces a lot of co2 if I did both bottles. You would just have to position the diffuser right at the filter outflow to spread those bubbles around, it would work great

[@MilchSchwert]

@@SimplyBetta ok, thank you :) I will give it a try. I already tested a bio CO2 system from JBL. However it didnt work at all. There was only one bubble mabye all 15 seconds ... so I hope this will work better 😋

[@peculiarone339]

so coooool!!! i have thought about trying this but haven't been brave enough - yet. Good for you for all the fun experiments that you give a try at. you should be proud!! cuz ya just never know until ya try!! i'm excited to see how your tank looks again in the future!! good job!!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks Amy! I'm loving this tank so far and It's nice to know that I could get decent results this way 😆

[@Satisfyingtoday]

I like the overrun look. I think it’s healthy.

[@corysimpson8899]

So happy to see your video again! I'm just about to start my CO2 journey with a little big box store fluval kit, if I enjoy it, I'll invest in the big stuff eventually 🤣

[@SimplyBetta]

I think you'll like it! Are you doing the small canisters? They're nice but you have to remember to turn them on/off manually when your lights turn on/off ;)

[@corysimpson8899]

@@SimplyBetta yup, one of those small ones, replace not recharge. I still have a few lights that I have to turn off every night so not too bad to turn it off too. Planning to get timer outlets at some point for stuff like that

[@kathydoro1527]

WOW I didn't know you could do a DIY CO2!!!!!! Im trying it. Thanks :)

[@SimplyBetta]

Have fun! I'll have an update vid in a few weeks with more tips

[@roseandraventhenekosisters1101]

so i found out about this channel and every time I watch it all I can see is Penny from RWBY talking about fish it's fricken adorable also I just really like these kind of video

[@SimplyBetta]

LOL, well I hope it's entertaining ;P

[@roseandraventhenekosisters1101]

@@SimplyBetta oh very it's also just adorable to imagine a adorable Robot girl enthusing about bettas and then I could imagine Ruby joining her lol (obviously before vol 7 went bad :P)

[@SimplyBetta]

@@roseandraventhenekosisters1101 let’s go back to the happy days 😅

[@roseandraventhenekosisters1101]

@@SimplyBetta ah yes when all they had to worry about was Penny waking them up to early 🥲🥲

[@richardwebb9532]

I have two 180lt tanks running on home made sugar and yeast Co2...both do amazingly...

[@builtbrickbybrick529]

Nice you see you!! ❤️

[@SimplyBetta]

Hello! Nice to be back after a hiatus!

[@boesjmeid87]

Just have to say you have some pretty bettas in there

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks! I'll have a video explaining the spawn soon, and selecting pairs for the next generation ;)

[@sakthicon]

Welcome back T ( The Betta Queen )

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you ;)

[@myhomeaquarium98]

Hahaha that’s how my very first tank looked, and admittedly I really liked the look of it 🤷‍♀️ but it was also my only plant in the tank with just one betta 😂😂😂 (my cat then fished out and dried out all the plants so I lost all of it so I’d totally be interested purchasing some frogbit!!) 😍

[@SimplyBetta]

My fish loved it but my poor other plants sure were sufficated! :D I have so much frogbit right now on my site! I would send you plenty lol

[@ApexGuardian]

I did this once. somehow I did it wrong and the bottles hit like 40 psi.. so not doing that again

[@SimplyBetta]

BOOM! :D

[@PanRybka22]

Pozdrawiam serdecznie Panią👍🌹

[@ESF19791111]

YOU ARE FUNNY :)) THANK YOU FOR THE EDUCTION :) THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

Are you still using the DIy co2? If so how is it doing now?

[@SimplyBetta]

Yep! It is doing well, I'll have an update video on it in a few weeks

[@nolasdollsandaquatics9386]

Looks good 👍

[@SimplyBetta]

Hello notNolajane! :D

[@fuall911]

I tried the DIY co2 and couldn't get it to work. I bought a 5Lb co2 tank and regulator from Amazon for 100 bucks then the diffuser and filled the tank up with co2. It's been running for 6 months now with no problems and didn't cost more than 150 so you can get them cheap if you look around.

[@SimplyBetta]

That's great!

[@StarlightBettas]

omg your babies are SO pretty. really loving that curly plant too. i have one planted 20long and omg its so hectic since i started using fluval stratum. but man i wish i was able to have my own house so i could go gung ho on betta breeding and big planted setups, my space is super cramped since its shared, and its really hard to keep an efficient system that way. i'm renting a room in a trailer park too, and so we don't have to pay a water bill as its included in the pad rent, and its just like, you really gotta rub it in and taunt me????? fml x"D

[@SimplyBetta]

Mine have started going nuts too! I think I just needed some fresh plants that haven't been through so much abuse haha. I have a video coming up where I turned an ikea IVAR cabinet into a mini fish room, you might like that!:D

[@StarlightBettas]

@@SimplyBetta I have a very similar crypt to yours in this video, i separated it into several small plantlets for my 10 gallons and they're taking a million years to grow. they all have fluval stratum and the same lighting and just kind of staying the same, but all my other plants are exploding haha. I have this one plant that looks like the little ones you spread around your tank but they're like, 2 feet long now, i really need to do plant maintenance xD and heck ya, i'd love to see that!

[@KarunakaranNaresh]

Love it.

[@saiaquarium5945]

Nice video ☺️

[@MsLinanator]

Good luck, Lucky Taylor.

[@omgfish8146]

hey i wonder about that vesuvius it kinda looks like a vallisneria asiatica

[@SimplyBetta]

They look someone similar until you look more closely!

[@omgfish8146]

@@SimplyBetta ohhh ok thanksss

[@amcluesent]

A proper pressurised system is cheaper and gives superior results in the longer term

[@SimplyBetta]

Yep! This to anyone reading. It’s a fun experiment though :)

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Great Video!!! I've been actually researching CO2 and I was thinking about going with a kit from Buceplant.com😁 This is what it's based on I believe!! This was really interesting and I enjoyed the video very much!! Thanks for sharing your experience!!I hope you and your family are having a wonderful Valentine's Day!!! 🙏♥️🌿🐟🌿💚

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks Mary! A pressurized kit will be worth the investment, absolutely. It can make a lot of difference in what you are able to achieve with all your plants. Cheers!

[@noimtomcruiselol]

Personally, I preferred citric acid and baking soda due to the funky smell of the yeast and sugar method. The inconsistency of the CO2 was worrisome to me with either method, though. I found a cheap regulator on Craigslist after a few weeks of looking, but getting a GLA (Green Leaf Aquatics) setup is the eventual goal.

[@SimplyBetta]

I'm looking at a GLA setup too for an upcoming tank! It will be worth it, haha. DIY is absolutely more of a hassle, but hey some more entry-level hobbyists might get some use out of this!

[@fishiemon64]

I m sure it will do better this time

[@kylamulvanity7706]

Good job looks nice 👍❤️

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you! 🤗

[@KevinsCaninesAndAquatics]

I have 8 tanks for c02 but my issue with diy co2 is that it constantly adds c02 and you can't turn it on or off

[@SimplyBetta]

Yeah true, I have to physically lift out the diffuser which is kind of annoying because it makes a little hissing noise

[@KevinsCaninesAndAquatics]

​@@SimplyBetta You take the diy c02 out of your tank when the lights go on and off? I am always worried about keeping c02 on all night and thus haven't tried. I have 7 aquariums set up and want to add c02 but I don't drive and injecting c02 seems extremely expensive to do all of my tanks. I just want more plants and for them to do better so I thought it would be ok but... Where did you get your c02 drop checker and diffuser? Would I need them for each of my fish tanks?

[@andystokes8702]

@@KevinsCaninesAndAquatics You don't need to buy a complete system for each tank, you can run multiple tanks from the same set up. I'm in UK and use a company called CO2 Supermarket. They sell manifolds with up to 6 valves, each with its own bubble counter. You only need the one CO2 tank, one regulator and solenoid plus the manifold, you can adjust the amount of CO2 going to each tank independently. I'm sure other companies will sell something similar. You'll obviously need a separate diffuser for each tank though.

[@KevinsCaninesAndAquatics]

@@andystokes8702 I don't drive so I'll need to see if there is somewhere close to me that I can get it refilled since 6 tanks I would imagine would use quite a lo more than 1 tank. Thank you for the suggestion and I will try that

[@andystokes8702]

@@KevinsCaninesAndAquatics I run a system onto 3 tanks, total volume of 550 litres. I use a 5Kg gas bottle and it lasts about 4-5 months. If I used the larger tank it would probably last 18 months. The 5Kg bottle costs less than £20 to refill so it's only something like £1 a week. The best part is that once it's set up on a timer and the levels have been adjusted there is absolutely zero maintenance.