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Re: Aquatic Plants Digest V2 #190
> From: EBLEEK at aol_com
> Date: Tue, 10 Sep 1996 19:26:00 -0400
> Subject: Trouble w/ dyi co2
>
> Hi all
>
> I have been trying to make a co2 setup. I am not
> having any luck. It will start to bubble after a little time
> then it just stops. I am using:
>
> 2liter bottle
> 2 cups sugar
> 6 cups water
> 1 tsp baking soda
> 1 package of yeast.
>
> I have even added a valve to slow down the release.
> Just can't get it to work after a couple hours. Am I
> doing something wrong?? Thanks for any help.
>
> Erik
>
Your proportion of ingredients look ok with the exception of the yeast.
Decrease the yeast to 1/2 teaspoon. I also assume that the temperature
is maintained above 70 F.
--
Bob Hoffman
Huntington Beach Orchids
http://www.deltanet.com/users/bhoffman/hborchid.htm