Yes actually you can run with just about any regulator that can bring the pressure down to about 10 PSI. You will just have to get a different nipple for the hose size and get a needle valve. Also a reactor or diffusion unit for actually getting the CO2 dissolved in the water. I almost forgot a bubble counter.
Can I convert a CO2 regulator for aquarium?
I just bought a CO2 tank attached with a regulator for soda machine and was wondering if I can convert this to a planted tank? The only problem I have is that I have some pretty expensive fish that I do not want to kill. Has anyone tried converting this with success? If converting this CO2 regulator will be more than $50 dollars or more, I would rather just buy a JBJ regulator. Any suggestions would be great!
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If you ever want to have your co2 come on and off by a timer or ph controller, you'd need a solenoid valve. That alone will run you about $30 to $40 dollars. I was looking into piecing together my own regulator but found that a good solenoid and needle valve alone got me close the a new milwakee regulator on ebay.
Thanks! I think I will skip the step of me trying to make one and just go with JBJ regulator!
10 PSI is a bit low. 20 PSI is better because the pressure jump will have a lower difference so the amount of CO2 going through the needle valve during a possible dump will not be so high.
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