What CO2 cylinder size should I get?
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Old 07-12-2012, 02:50 AM   #1
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What CO2 cylinder size should I get?


Ok, I just ordered a regulator, diffuser, etc....now to get a paintball CO2 tank.

I'm going to mainly be using the set up on a 8 Gallon Nano.

What size CO2 canister should I get? Assuming 1 bubble every 3 seconds..how long would a 20 Oz canister last?

I have the option of going to 4oz, 12 or 20oz.

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Old 07-12-2012, 03:05 AM   #2
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I would cough up the few extra bucks on the 24oz. It should last a couple months at a time on an eight gallon.
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For size constraints, I think I'll pickup at 20 oz tank, which will equate to about 1.3lbs of CO2 capacity.

Trying to figure out how much it should last before a refill base on feedback from others, but I"m hearing ranges from 2 month, to 6 and to even a year!!!
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