Using a CO2 bag, Anyone fool with these, Whats your take on the CO2 Bags??

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Crazy_Ace420

Crazy_Ace420

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Hi y'all , Im new to the game! My babies seem to have been stunted after a month AND i want to know. Should I have had a CO2 bag hanging from the start??? And is one 5lb bag (medium sized) CO2 bag plenty for a 2x2x4
 
Dirk8==D~Diggler

Dirk8==D~Diggler

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Yeah dude I see people talking about using yeast and stuff also lol. Unless you have a completely sealed room and are running some grown man wattage the carbon dioxide won’t do anything, just focus on what you’re doing to stunt them
 
Crazy_Ace420

Crazy_Ace420

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Dirk8==D~Diggler said:
Yeah dude I see people talking about using yeast and stuff also lol. Unless you have a completely sealed room and are running some grown man wattage the carbon dioxide won’t do anything, just focus on what you’re doing to stunt them
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I think it was my lighting, so I switched to the Mars Hyrdo ts 1000w , they seem to be responding again
 
ilovereggae

ilovereggae

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Crazy_Ace420 said:
So do you use CO2 or No...? No one has a clear answer on CO2 usage, other than... Dont use it??? Interesting...
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As others said, you have a lot of other basics that you need to dial in before it would be worth even spending $30 for one of those bags. If you haven't yet I would highly recommend reading https://www.growweedeasy.com/

Usage of C02 is a very advanced growing step. It requires 800-1000 ppfd of light which you won't be able to hit with your Mars light. It requires a sealed room with an AC unit. It also requires real c02 tanks and a controller that manages C02 dispersal and your exhaust fan so that you are not wasting your C02. That is at least $1000 investment.

I started growing @ 20 yrs ago off and on. Seriously for the past 3. I have a closet and 2 tents just for flower. I don't use C02 in any of them because it would be a waste of $. I accept that I probably have at least 3 more years of experience I need under my belt, as well as that I don't have the environment to even make use of it.
 
Crazy_Ace420

Crazy_Ace420

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ilovereggae said:
As others said, you have a lot of other basics that you need to dial in before it would be worth even spending $30 for one of those bags. If you haven't yet I would highly recommend reading https://www.growweedeasy.com/

Usage of C02 is a very advanced growing step. It requires 800-1000 ppfd of light which you won't be able to hit with your Mars light. It requires a sealed room with an AC unit. It also requires real c02 tanks and a controller that manages C02 dispersal and your exhaust fan so that you are not wasting your C02. That is at least $1000 investment.

I started growing @ 20 yrs ago off and on. Seriously for the past 3. I have a closet and 2 tents just for flower. I don't use C02 in any of them because it would be a waste of $. I accept that I probably have at least 3 more years of experience I need under my belt, as well as that I don't have the environment to even make use of it.
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I see, i see... You got it , great advice , thanks :)
 
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HydroBum

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I purchased one of these CO2 bags out of curiosity. The bag grew what ever it grows inside but placement is a pain since the instructions state to put it above the canopy which is difficult if your not using a tall tent. I wont be purchasing another C02 bag because in my environment, I can't say that I noticed a difference with the product.
 
Tetrahedral

Tetrahedral

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Crazy_Ace420 said:
So do you use CO2 or No...? No one has a clear answer on CO2 usage, other than... Dont use it??? Interesting...
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Because it takes a lot of effort to get right and you need very healthy plants or you will just be amplifying stresses. Co2 bags are gimmicks, someone reads so they provide a product, real co2 control involves meters to set and maintain the correct atmosphere.
 
Coalcat

Coalcat

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For any co2 to work you have to have a really sealed system. If you exhaust for heat you need timers to refill the room. Those bags produce like nothing really for co2. Like tetra said they are gimmicks. You could do the same thing with sugar, water and yeast. When you’re working in your plants you probably breathe out more co2 in the hour working on your plants than those co2 bags put out all day.
 
Richard Drysift

Richard Drysift

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CO2 can increase yields but it’s only worth it if you are getting ROI. Exhale are pointless; much of the gas is wasted as the stomata must be open which occurs only during the daytime cycle. No way to time a bag of yeast...
A worm bin actually puts off a fair amount of CO2 if placed close to the grow area and gives the benefits of free vermicompost for life. Growing mushrooms also will increase CO2 levels that will benefit your plants. Nothing like what a tank and distribution system would put off but the cost is next to nothing.
 
Flowki

Flowki

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Richard Drysift said:
CO2 can increase yields but it’s only worth it if you are getting ROI. Exhale are pointless; much of the gas is wasted as the stomata must be open which occurs only during the daytime cycle. No way to time a bag of yeast...
A worm bin actually puts off a fair amount of CO2 if placed close to the grow area and gives the benefits of free vermicompost for life. Growing mushrooms also will increase CO2 levels that will benefit your plants. Nothing like what a tank and distribution system would put off but the cost is next to nothing.
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What about carbonated water with a fogger?
 
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