Pressurized CO2...Just thought I'd share.

[phangtonpower]

The 74 gram cartridges are similar to the ones they sell for the ADA cartridges, so besides the threading being a lot smaller than the standard, the cartridge would be smaller than the regulator.

I tried signing up on the beer forum, but you have to pay. Plus it seems like a small store somewhere in Okinawa.

Guess I'll just have to get the two adapters since there should be no problem.

Thanks for replying

[bluecheese]

Thanks for this. I'm posting here so I can look this guide up for future reference. Quick question: you may have mentioned this, but what kind of diffusor do you use?

[Darkblade48]

I currently use a glass diffuser with a ceramic disc in my 2.5 gallon nano.

[bluecheese]

Originally Posted by Darkblade48

I currently use a glass diffuser with a ceramic disc in my 2.5 gallon nano.

Ok. Do you think a diffuser would work on a larger tank, say a 30 gallon? Or would I need to get a reactor? Thanks.

[Darkblade48]

An appropriately sized diffuser would work in a 30 gallon tank, but would still not be as efficient as a reactor.

[bluecheese]

Originally Posted by Darkblade48

An appropriately sized diffuser would work in a 30 gallon tank, but would still not be as efficient as a reactor.

Gotcha. Thanks for the info. I am still trying to figure if I'm going to switch to pressurized co2, and your article was a big help.

[DevonCloud]

Really wish I would have found this guide about 2 months ago when I first dove into pressurized CO2 and ditched the 2 litre. I would have never bought the Red Sea paintball tank kit. I had convinced myself how much better it was due to size and that it would fit better in my setup, but after running to the paintball store every 2-2.5 weeks to refill the 20oz canister, I realize not only was the initial cost of the system ($200 + $40 for the tank) high, but the continued cost is worse.

Another one of those times I was impatient to get a project going and let the LFS talk me into something. Though I did discover that the paintball system regulator will work with 2.5lb+ cylinders, but it isn't the overall best quality regulator.

[DDA]

great info !!! A++++++++++++

[llamas]

PLEASE get someone to sticky this. I have gone back to this write-up numerous times! Thanks sooo much for the great info!

[Darkblade48]

Originally Posted by llamas

PLEASE get someone to sticky this. I have gone back to this write-up numerous times! Thanks sooo much for the great info!

I believe the moderators said that they would not be stickying this, as it is forum policy to not sticky things, in general. It adds to clutter, etc.

I had contacted Kyle to see if it could be added to the Articles database, and he had given the go ahead, but I have not seen it added to the articles section yet. I just figured it was because he was busy, etc.

[majstor76]

Very nice text, everything you need to know about pressure co2. But you forgot check valves, important little thingies in setup

[Darkblade48]

Originally Posted by majstor76

Very nice text, everything you need to know about pressure co2. But you forgot check valves, important little thingies in setup

Check valves were listed in the original post.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/eq...d-share.html#8

[majstor76]

Originally Posted by Darkblade48

Check valves were listed in the original post.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/eq...d-share.html#8

Aha, i see it, i skipped it. Didnt see it in "Putting it All Together" part so i presumed its not there

[llamas]

What do you think of this?

http://www.aquariumplants.com/Aquari...ator_p/co2.htm

[Quesenek]

Originally Posted by llamas

What do you think of this?

http://www.aquariumplants.com/Aquari...ator_p/co2.htm

Yeah I'm planning on buying that in a couple of weeks. It seems alright judging from the posts I have read.