Homemade Co2 question

[WhiteOwlBLNT]

I made my first co2 bottle last night, and im wondering what the reaction will be with the yeast, sugar, and water. Just so i know if i did it right.
tHX

 

[greensister]

It will start to make bubbles that pop out of a light tan goop that foams up. If it doesnt foam, you added too much water or your temps are not warm enough. 80-115 makes yeast happy.

I stopped using that method reciently due to space and i accidently knocked the bottle over and had a big ass mess to clean up. I now use CO2 tablets that you can buy from aquarium supply stores.

Its cheap, easy to use, and the risk of making a mess is a lot lower, in my case.

 

[prebs]

I wont really see any reaction. You'll eventually start seeing bubbles in the water that will float to the surface, which is the CO2, but nothing crazy like fizzing or anything

 

[bmxwood]

hey try useing vinager and baking soda for chemical reaction for co2. it goes fast so try it in a soda bottle with a small hole in the cap for slower release of co2. i saw this trick in grow dvd hope it helps

 

[prebs]

hey try useing vinager and baking soda for chemical reaction for co2. it goes fast so try it in a soda bottle with a small hole in the cap for slower release of co2. i saw this trick in grow dvd hope it helps

tried this. it works but it goes too quickly even with a small hole. the yeast enzyme works slower so itll be a steady stream of CO2

 

[bmxwood]

cool ill try those fish tank tabs instead

 

[bryjuan]

what is the right recipe for making co2? i got yeast sugar and water but how much of each should i use? please help!!!!!