ADA 90P journal (updated with new pictures 8-30-08)

[nate_mcnasty]

i wasn't trying to be a debby downer i'm sure you'll be happy with your purchase just a future reference

[Orlando]

Those Cal Aqua Lab diffusers sure look very nice..I would have waited for one of those..IDK?

[BiscuitSlayer]

Originally Posted by rick4him

Slow down? I have been looking into this for months what do you mean? I have found someone here locally to build the stand (beacuse of what it would cost to ship) and after talking with Jeff I agree it is better to spend the money and buy a store bought reactor vs. the pvc pipe stuff. ) It's alot of money to spend on a complete ADA system and then have a pvc pipe in the mix.

I'm a sucker for nice looking stuff.

(I bought the lilly pipes today!)

I completely understand you having the stand build localy. That makes a lot of sense to me. Buying a $80 reactor that does the same thing as the PVC reactor that will be hidden in your stand doesn't. If the PVC reactor was out in the open, I can see how the cheesyness wouldn't be cool with the ADA stand. With it going inside the stand though, what difference would it make?

Unless you are going to showcase the inside of your stand or something?

Well things are going great. We just made our move (and all my fish from my 25 gallon tank made it alive! )

I have rescaped that tank (will post pictures in a few days) and I am VERY exciited to set up my ADA tank - I am waiting on a few items to come in that I ordered and i'll be ready to go.

I got a good deal on a regulator and co2 tank. The brand is AZOO - I have never heard of that brand, can any one give me any feedback on that brand? Is 150 a good price for :

10 Gallon CO2 Tank , AZOO Regulator and Solenoid, Glass Diffuser and Bubble Counter?

I thought MI was the best regulator to go with..

any advice, suggestions on where to get a set up for a good price?

[Orlando]

Was it $150 for just the Azoo regulator?

Originally Posted by Orlando

Was it $150 for just the Azoo regulator?

No it included all the things I mentioned (including the co2 tank.)

[Orlando]

Thats good, $150 for a regulator and cylinder is a good deal.

is that a good brand?

as good as mi?

[Orlando]

Yeah, they are not bad at all.

Another question -
I have a huge 20 gallon tank in my tank in my office at home. I have another tank that is in the living room. If I put a "splitter" on my co2 tank in my office could I run a 15-20 foot tubing to my other tank and attach it to my regulator?

I would like to not have to buy a whole seperate co2 set up - but I'm not sure if it's ok running such a long tube. (i would hide the tube real well along the base boards..)

Thoughts, has anyone done this before?

[NwFishinfool]

Rick,

I am running my 26g and 75g off one C02 cylinder/regulator. They are about 30 feet apart. It works fine as long as you use C02 tubing and not standard silicone. Silicone tubing will lose too much C02 on such a long run.

Make sure you use a separate bubble counter and needle valve for each tank.

Mike

[Orlando]

Its best to build a manifold directly attached to your solenoid. With this you will have separate bubble counters and needle valves working at your desired BPS. Its the way to go...

That's what I was planning to do (buying a mini manifold like on Rex Grigg's site) - i just wanted to make sure that the length was ok - (that seems like a long way for co2 tubing...) but then I figure since I don't have to buy a whole new co2 rig, I can invest in a really nice manifold, and 2 really nice needle valves...
Do you guys agree that this is a good way to go?

[nate_mcnasty]

i don't understand why you would buy an reactor that costs $80 but wouldn't buy the best regulator from orlando

Originally Posted by nate_mcnasty

i don't understand why you would buy an reactor that costs $80 but wouldn't buy the best regulator from orlando

What do you mean? It's not just buying a regulator -it's the regulator, co2 tank, etc...Plus I already have one - why not simply use what I already have?

Why would I need a second regulator when I already have a nice one?