Yesterday I finally did it, added a DIY Co2 system. I used a 1.8L Ozarks bottle filled 3/4 full of water, 2 cups of sugar, 1/4 Teaspoon of yeast and 1/2 teaspoon of backing soda. I dialed the bps to 1 - 1.5. Instead of running a diffuser, I just plumed the Co2 to the filter. We will see how she goes. I thought I had done something wrong seems how I was not getting enough pressure in the bottle to get the Co2 into the tank. Then I realized all I needed to do was give the bottle a little…

So I went to the my LPS and picked up some supplies along with a hand full of duckweed, snails, Ghost Shrimp and four Chinese Algae eaters. My algae was getting a bit out of control so I need to add a clean up crew and a new bulb. I decided to roll with a new Aqueon 30", 3 bay led hood instead of buying a new bulb. It turns out Angel fish sure do like Duckweed!!! They nibble on…