New Atomic V3 Co2 regulator CGA320!

Green Leaf Aquariums · 05-04-2012, 01:15 AM

We finally finished the Atomic V3 regulator to fit full sized co2 cylinders. Its the same regulator as our current model of Atomic regulators only with the ability to thread directly to full sized cylinders with CGA320 valves.

We should have them listed on the site in 24hrs.

Its pretty sweet to say the least!

**bitFUUL** · 05-04-2012, 03:34 AM

Very nice!

Green Leaf Aquariums · 05-04-2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitFUUL

Very nice!

Thank you

PRV side:

Needle Valve side:

Green Leaf Aquariums · 05-08-2012, 08:23 PM

New V3 with CGA320 is now available!!

bluestems · 09-15-2012, 05:52 PM

Would this be good for a nano tank setup, keeping 1-2 bps?

**jkan0228** · 09-15-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bluestems

Would this be good for a nano tank setup, keeping 1-2 bps?

Personally I would suggest this as its for paintball tanks and is more favored with nano setups.

However with both models, you'll need a bubble counter

bluestems · 09-15-2012, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkan0228

Personally I would suggest this as its for paintball tanks and is more favored with nano setups.

However with both models, you'll need a bubble counter

I have a bubble counter and a CO2 diffuser. (I've been acquiring parts in bits and pieces) Where do you purchase paintball canisters, are they refillable?

**jkan0228** · 09-15-2012, 06:51 PM

I got mine at sports authority. Pretty cheap for a 20oz or 24oz. Like $5 to refill.

**bitFUUL** · 09-15-2012, 07:46 PM

Get a paintball tank on amazon. Got my 20 oz. tanks for $16 shipped (each).
Fill them at sports stores.

bluestems · 09-16-2012, 03:19 AM

thanks for the info, it's very helpful!

How do you keep the canisters upright?

**jkan0228** · 09-16-2012, 03:29 AM

They stay upright themselves.

bluestems · 09-16-2012, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkan0228

They stay upright themselves.

thanks, and sorry for the totally newbie question.

I found this one at Sports Authority... is there anything to look for/avoid? Is higher psi better for aquarium use?

**jkan0228** · 09-16-2012, 03:56 AM

Try amazon. Cheaper.

Psi is the pressure per square inch so the point of the regulator is to reduce the psi from the paintball tank or CO2 tank(800-1000psi) to around a useable range (0-60psi).

Regular ceramic diffusers only need 10 psi but if you're using atomic diffusers from GLA or Up Aqua, you'll need above 30 psi which can be adjusted on the regulator.

bluestems · 09-16-2012, 04:16 AM

The diffuser is a Do!Aqua music glass mini.

I checked on Amazon and found three options, but each had negative reviews (bad o-rings to pins that bent after first fill). Makes me nervous to even try!

**jkan0228** · 09-16-2012, 04:42 AM

You'll only need 10 psi for that.

05-04-2012, 01:15 AM	#1
Green Leaf Aquariums Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (86/100%) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWAMP Posts: 4,699	New Atomic V3 Co2 regulator CGA320! We finally finished the Atomic V3 regulator to fit full sized co2 cylinders. Its the same regulator as our current model of Atomic regulators only with the ability to thread directly to full sized cylinders with CGA320 valves. We should have them listed on the site in 24hrs. Its pretty sweet to say the least! __________________ Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts Forum & The Planted Aquarium Blog & Co2 AND HOW IT RELATES TO THE PLANTED AQUARIUM.

05-04-2012, 03:34 AM	#2
bitFUUL Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Growlando Posts: 863	Very nice! __________________ [30g][12g][11.4g][10gs] [7.5g] [6g][grow]

05-08-2012, 08:23 PM	#4
Green Leaf Aquariums Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (86/100%) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWAMP Posts: 4,699	New V3 with CGA320 is now available!! __________________ Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts Forum & The Planted Aquarium Blog & Co2 AND HOW IT RELATES TO THE PLANTED AQUARIUM.

09-15-2012, 06:51 PM	#8
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,384	I got mine at sports authority. Pretty cheap for a 20oz or 24oz. Like $5 to refill. __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

09-15-2012, 07:46 PM	#9
bitFUUL Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Growlando Posts: 863	Get a paintball tank on amazon. Got my 20 oz. tanks for $16 shipped (each). Fill them at sports stores. __________________ [30g][12g][11.4g][10gs] [7.5g] [6g][grow]

09-15-2012, 05:52 PM	#5
bluestems Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 729	Would this be good for a nano tank setup, keeping 1-2 bps?

09-16-2012, 03:19 AM	#10
bluestems Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 729	thanks for the info, it's very helpful! How do you keep the canisters upright?

09-16-2012, 03:29 AM	#11
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,384	They stay upright themselves. __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

09-16-2012, 03:56 AM	#13
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,384	Try amazon. Cheaper. Psi is the pressure per square inch so the point of the regulator is to reduce the psi from the paintball tank or CO2 tank(800-1000psi) to around a useable range (0-60psi). Regular ceramic diffusers only need 10 psi but if you're using atomic diffusers from GLA or Up Aqua, you'll need above 30 psi which can be adjusted on the regulator. __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

09-16-2012, 04:16 AM	#14
bluestems Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 729	The diffuser is a Do!Aqua music glass mini. I checked on Amazon and found three options, but each had negative reviews (bad o-rings to pins that bent after first fill). Makes me nervous to even try!

09-16-2012, 04:42 AM	#15
jkan0228 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (105/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 5,384	You'll only need 10 psi for that. __________________ First Planted 95G Mr. Aqua 11.4 Crypts and Shrimp Post Your Rare and Pricey Crypts!

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