MY NEW FAVOURITE WAY OF ADDING CO2!

In this video I'm going to make the CO2 in my 70 litre scapers tank invisible! I'm going to install a new CO2 reactor from Sera that's going to dissolve the CO2 completely so we don't see it anymore.

Link to the CO2 reactor:

Equipment I like to use (affiliate links)

Tank
Light
Filter
Clear Filter Pipes
Substrate
Wood (similar)
Rocks (similar)
Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis parvula)
Umbrella Hair Grass (Eleocharis Vivipara)
Riccardia moss
Juncus repens
Crypt parva
Crypt lutea
Crypt walkeri

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Link to the CO2 reactor:

Equipment I like to use (affiliate links)

Tank
Light
Filter
Clear Filter Pipes
Substrate
Wood (similar)
Rocks (similar)
Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis parvula)
Umbrella Hair Grass (Eleocharis Vivipara)
Riccardia moss
Juncus repens
Crypt parva
Crypt lutea
Crypt walkeri

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[HyldenLord]

I totally agree that this is the best way to diffuse CO2. I've had regular diffuser, inline one, and now I use DIY reactor without moving parts and only sponge and ceramic to help the gas dissolve and it works excellent. No bubbles inside the tank and my 1, 5kg bottle works since September on my 200L tank whereas it lasted for about 1month previously. I'd say if you have space in your cabinet you should totally give it a try.

[seraGmbH]

Congratulations for 100k! 🥳
Also thank you for mentioning and your great Feedback!

[xjfella]

I've always used these Sera reactors and the first thing I do is flip the top impeller so the forked section is at the top. It helps stir in the CO2 completely.

[vforvictory]

I bought a canister filter with a hanging polishing box. I put the heater, purigen and the co2 diffuser inside the box. All three are nicely distributed throughout the tank.

[jpc]

you can help quiet the diffuser by making sure it's straight up and down, and you can remove the air from the chamber by removing the CO2 line but be ready to quickly replace the CO2 line or water will shoot out. I really like this channel and the host. thanks MJ

[ronaldreid]

I've used that particular reactor for over a year, it works great and very quiet. Plus like you mentioned, no bubbles in the tank.

[snuffinperl]

Thanks for sharing. Always wondered why ppl tend to put CO2 into the aquarium and not like you do into the filter exit side.

[lotsml]

Hey MJ i wish i would have seen this video a week ago i have a order coming from co2 art tommarrow with the pe regulator kit and inline defuser Being new to co2 disbursement in aquariums i have no experience using one. One thing i didn't want was a lot of extra equipment inside my tank, so i purchased the inline defuser. Now you tell me there are all kinds of micro bubbles in the tank that affect the look inside the tank, which i guarantee i wouldn't want that. So, change of plans. I'm going to get this same unit from Sera and go that route. As always, thank you so much for the great information. Also, congrats on the 100, 000 subs. You deserve every bit of your success. P.S. i bought a shirt with the pyramid on it and had to have it. Take care, MJ, and go bless you. Peace brother.

[TheAquaPapa]

Congratulations on 100k . Tbh I'm not sure when you hit it. But I'm pumped for you

[Gi.Scaper]

100.000 suscriptores, felicidades crack!!

[royhall]

MJ great just tried the same reactor and found by putting a piece of foam around the reactor it will take away 95% of the noise. Something similar to what you might use on a shrimp wall....3/4 inch thick...it totally worked...Just cut a straight line with a pair of scissors and place it around the mounting plate. I agree also it has to be level or it will make more noise...

[keithhoofard]

I think I’ll start looking into a reactor as well. For years I’ve just put the diffuser directly below the intake to my FX5, using the canister as a makeshift reactor . Works decent, but it ejects a mass of CO2 bubbles a couple times a day. Nice work on the Channel.

[TheGodvszombies]

I use to have a sera Co2 reactor.
My only cons with them is:
-leakage around the joints
-reduced flow/circulation
They are a pretty good but I remember being frustrated with the leakage issue

[kappistarr]

These types of videos are so helpful! I have tried C02 but still afraid of it and really don’t know what to do. Refill cartridges never in stock for the 95 gram had to dismantle. Love to see more to expand for the novice🧐

[jackm]

I ran this exact reactor for about 6 months. Pros: CO2 distribution throughout the tank was great, plants looked super healthy. CO2 test kit always showed positive results. Cons: Radically impaired flow rate of Oase Biomaster 850 by at least 70% despite having the biggest motor in the range. Had to add an another filter to add more circulation to aquarium. I guess you'll probably need a pump of more than 3000l/p/h to get a balance of flow rate and CO2 diffusion. Furthermore, the nipple for attaching the CO2 tubing is super delicate easy to break, keeping the reactor clean takes a lot of time. Conclusion: Gave up on the reactor. I run a cheap Chinese inline diffuser that gives similar results on a CO2 test, at a fraction of the cost and time spend maintaining a CO2 reactor.

[kandyrew]

wow i’ve been thinking about getting a reactor for my 20G long…. i really dislike all the tiny micro bubbles as well. Most reactors need a really strong filter behind it so i never really got one. How has the Sera affected your flow rate? Did you notice a drop in flow? I’m using the biomaster 250

If you were to put biomedia inside the reactor- how much would you put? after watching this I’m thinking of making the upgrade!

[Shambeezy]

Always love the content you post, you have beautiful scapes! I’ve never had a Co2 setup, I just purchased a Fluval flex 9 and thought about running a small Co2 on it. Have you ever done a aquascape on a Fluval flex? I’d love to see you do a complete setup on one!

[mauricematla]

Been using these for years. Good product.

[desmondjohnson]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for thank you for this great vid