first venture into pressurized C02

mebe007 · 06-09-2012, 10:57 PM

ok so thinking of getting into c02. been looking at all the GLA goodies.

was cruising around the internet and this guy. just wondering how it stacks up to the GLA model with the ph controller.
Deluxe Planted Tank CO2 Package - AquaCave.com

also with the GLA choice system what else would be required to get running.

BTW this will be going on my 120G

shrimpNewbie · 06-09-2012, 11:08 PM

I don't like ph controllers o.0 not needed just my two cents, if you're going to purchase a ready system the best bang for the money is aquatek, same quality IMO, I've seen both first hand and like neither but the aquatek is just cheaper for the same stuff, if you're into doing stuff yourself you could save over $100 and make a better rig. There is a sticky in this forum that can give you every last bit of info you need to do this too including links to all the items besides the regulator body

mebe007 · 06-09-2012, 11:42 PM

whats the deal with the auquatek? i see its fixed pressure. whats the deal with that?

shrimpNewbie · 06-09-2012, 11:49 PM

It works perfect for the application, I couldn't argue with the price if I wanted a prebuilt system however I like the idea of a massive regulator that I put together and it being full proof for the rest of my life if I keep it haha

shrimpNewbie · 06-09-2012, 11:51 PM

Also if the needle valve is a worry for you just pick up a fabco nv-55 for I think like $30 really precise and won't change flow on you, will also match the rest of the brass really well

mebe007 · 06-10-2012, 01:07 AM

So you are talking about using the aquatek and a different nv?

When searching for a reg to build what should i look for?

Just seen aquateks on sale for $64 free ship not bad

shrimpNewbie · 06-10-2012, 01:27 AM

Yeah aquateks are worth it just add a new nv cause it will serve you better, otherwise a good starter would be Matheson model 8. There are several that will work but I'd just keep it simple and get the aquatek, if you are adamant about buildig a nuke proof rig check out oldpunks sticky in this section

mebe007 · 06-10-2012, 10:11 PM

how well would this victor reg work: VICTOR OXYGEN 2 STAGE REGULATOR MODEL # VTS 202C

mebe007 · 06-17-2012, 12:32 AM

Regulator came today

shrimpNewbie · 06-17-2012, 01:31 AM

Nice

time to start cleaning then building

06-09-2012, 10:57 PM	#1
mebe007 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: N.N. VA Posts: 71	first venture into pressurized C02 ok so thinking of getting into c02. been looking at all the GLA goodies. was cruising around the internet and this guy. just wondering how it stacks up to the GLA model with the ph controller. Deluxe Planted Tank CO2 Package - AquaCave.com also with the GLA choice system what else would be required to get running. BTW this will be going on my 120G

06-09-2012, 11:08 PM	#2
shrimpNewbie Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: california, orange county Posts: 1,838	I don't like ph controllers o.0 not needed just my two cents, if you're going to purchase a ready system the best bang for the money is aquatek, same quality IMO, I've seen both first hand and like neither but the aquatek is just cheaper for the same stuff, if you're into doing stuff yourself you could save over $100 and make a better rig. There is a sticky in this forum that can give you every last bit of info you need to do this too including links to all the items besides the regulator body __________________ 25 Gallon Brazillian jungle cube

06-09-2012, 11:49 PM	#4
shrimpNewbie Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: california, orange county Posts: 1,838	It works perfect for the application, I couldn't argue with the price if I wanted a prebuilt system however I like the idea of a massive regulator that I put together and it being full proof for the rest of my life if I keep it haha __________________ 25 Gallon Brazillian jungle cube

06-09-2012, 11:51 PM	#5
shrimpNewbie Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: california, orange county Posts: 1,838	Also if the needle valve is a worry for you just pick up a fabco nv-55 for I think like $30 really precise and won't change flow on you, will also match the rest of the brass really well __________________ 25 Gallon Brazillian jungle cube

06-10-2012, 01:27 AM	#7
shrimpNewbie Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: california, orange county Posts: 1,838	Yeah aquateks are worth it just add a new nv cause it will serve you better, otherwise a good starter would be Matheson model 8. There are several that will work but I'd just keep it simple and get the aquatek, if you are adamant about buildig a nuke proof rig check out oldpunks sticky in this section __________________ 25 Gallon Brazillian jungle cube

06-09-2012, 11:42 PM	#3
mebe007 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: N.N. VA Posts: 71	whats the deal with the auquatek? i see its fixed pressure. whats the deal with that?

06-10-2012, 01:07 AM	#6
mebe007 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: N.N. VA Posts: 71	So you are talking about using the aquatek and a different nv? When searching for a reg to build what should i look for? Just seen aquateks on sale for $64 free ship not bad

06-10-2012, 10:11 PM	#8
mebe007 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: N.N. VA Posts: 71	how well would this victor reg work: VICTOR OXYGEN 2 STAGE REGULATOR MODEL # VTS 202C

06-17-2012, 12:32 AM	#9
mebe007 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: N.N. VA Posts: 71	Regulator came today

06-17-2012, 01:31 AM	#10
shrimpNewbie Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: california, orange county Posts: 1,838	Nice time to start cleaning then building __________________ 25 Gallon Brazillian jungle cube

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