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Originally Posted by Lagniappe
I do this for my planted aquariums . It a simple matter , just throw some sugar in a bucket of water and add a pack of yeast . .
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That will work, and work well if tended to, and the volume of air supplemented is small, but there are some really nice CO2 systems out there that give a more constant flow, and in the end are cheaper, particularly if you factor in your time.
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/...cts/00-077.htm
Also check out most hydroponics sales sites, there have a host of systems, using bottled CO2, and burning propane.
As to the planted tank - get your mitts on a decent regulator/bottled CO2 system and you will not regret it. I bought:
http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARI...ST_p/co2-1.htm
the thing is terrific and never needs adjusting.
Keith