cools2036
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Hi all,
Just thought id share my CO2 chamber build.
Materials
1 x 5-10l Click-clack (needs to be air tight) - $10
1m of airline (from local aquarium) - $2
1 x airline connector - 50c
1 x disposable CO2 cans (looks like a shaving creme dispenser) can be purchased from your local aquarium store. ($25 for 3 cans)
a single CO2 can will last ages
Construction-
Simply drill a 4mm hole in one end and a 2mm hole in the opposite end of the click clack.
insert the airline connector into the 4mm hole, make sure its a very tight fit.
then simply connect the airline to the connector and to the outlet onb the CO2 cans.
Use-
load up with mice/rats etc max of 5-8 mice per gassing.
give the can 2-3 presses, the CO2 will enter in one end and the air will escape through the 2mm hole at the opposite end.
wait for the mice to fall alseep, then give a final 1-2 presses.
they are now ready for freezing.
Make sure your mice fall asleep before they final 2 squirts of CO2 and dont forget the second shot.
You dont want your mice to wake up in the freezer and gnaw their way out etc.
I just gas and feed straight away...no freezing
I think thats best
Hope that helps
Matt
CoolReps
Just thought id share my CO2 chamber build.
Materials
1 x 5-10l Click-clack (needs to be air tight) - $10
1m of airline (from local aquarium) - $2
1 x airline connector - 50c
1 x disposable CO2 cans (looks like a shaving creme dispenser) can be purchased from your local aquarium store. ($25 for 3 cans)
a single CO2 can will last ages
Construction-
Simply drill a 4mm hole in one end and a 2mm hole in the opposite end of the click clack.
insert the airline connector into the 4mm hole, make sure its a very tight fit.
then simply connect the airline to the connector and to the outlet onb the CO2 cans.
Use-
load up with mice/rats etc max of 5-8 mice per gassing.
give the can 2-3 presses, the CO2 will enter in one end and the air will escape through the 2mm hole at the opposite end.
wait for the mice to fall alseep, then give a final 1-2 presses.
they are now ready for freezing.
Make sure your mice fall asleep before they final 2 squirts of CO2 and dont forget the second shot.
You dont want your mice to wake up in the freezer and gnaw their way out etc.
I just gas and feed straight away...no freezing
I think thats best
Hope that helps
Matt
CoolReps
