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Re: Aquatic Plants Digest V2 #575
In a message dated 97-03-13 03:53:27 EST, you write:
> From: Michael Livingston <MikeL at NetCraft-sw_com>
> >Subject: Re: CO2 - no luck
>
> >I am using 1 cup of sugar, 1 tsp. yeast, and a tsp of baking soda and
> >get CO2 for weeks. Also, I use spring water or R/O water left over from
> >a water change. Any chlorine and whatnot in the water will kill the
> >yeast for sure.
>
I don't know about that. I have been having good luck. Although
it did take quite a few tries. For me this works best:
11/2 cups sugar, about 5-6 cups of water. {almost hot} shake,
add baking powder, shake, then add only *1/2 tsp* yeast. don't
shake. I get about 3-4 weeks of use. Hope this helps
Erik