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Ok, so I want to set up a pressurized co2 system for my 125 gal tank, and i have a couple questions about gear. I already searched a bunch of articles and also threads on this forum so that i don't as a question that has been answered a bunch of times. Im sure my questions have already been answered somewhere, but i can't find them. Id really appreciate the help.
So, question/issue #1. Diffuser.
I'm running into a couple of problems while looking for one. I'm trying to find a good ceramic/intank, yet they're all either rated for small tanks or are quite vague on their rating. I don't want to buy one and then not be able to use it. Ive looked at inline diffusers, but I don't want my tank to look like 7-up (if anyone has experience with this, can y'all share a picture? I want to see how much it looks like 7-up, or if the situation isn't as bad as i think it is.). I've noticed the words "atomizer" and "reactor" but i can't seem to find info on what they are. I have a sump filtration system and I really don't want to redo the plumping in order to stick a diffuser in there. So, if any of y'all can help explain this stuff and what I should look for, and possibly even just suggest what exact product, that would be really helpful.
I am willing to modify the plumbing on one of my returns. The plumbing is a 3/4" pvc pipe with a 90º elbow that's threaded on the inside. A lock line pipe connection directs the water in the desired direction.
Question/Issue #2: Regulator.
I know, I know, there are TONS of regulator question threads, but please bare with me. I'm looking at 2 specific products on Amazon: the Zone 1011 and the FZone 0104. I read a couple articles (Aquanswers and ModestFish) that said that the 1011 is a triple stage, but Amazon says it's a dual stage. Also, the 0104 is a single stage system with a dual gauge setup. I understand that Dual Gauge and Dual Stage are different, but i haven't found any useful info about the difference.
So my questions here are
Thank you all for taking the time to read this. I would really appreciate your help.
So, question/issue #1. Diffuser.
I'm running into a couple of problems while looking for one. I'm trying to find a good ceramic/intank, yet they're all either rated for small tanks or are quite vague on their rating. I don't want to buy one and then not be able to use it. Ive looked at inline diffusers, but I don't want my tank to look like 7-up (if anyone has experience with this, can y'all share a picture? I want to see how much it looks like 7-up, or if the situation isn't as bad as i think it is.). I've noticed the words "atomizer" and "reactor" but i can't seem to find info on what they are. I have a sump filtration system and I really don't want to redo the plumping in order to stick a diffuser in there. So, if any of y'all can help explain this stuff and what I should look for, and possibly even just suggest what exact product, that would be really helpful.
I am willing to modify the plumbing on one of my returns. The plumbing is a 3/4" pvc pipe with a 90º elbow that's threaded on the inside. A lock line pipe connection directs the water in the desired direction.
Question/Issue #2: Regulator.
I know, I know, there are TONS of regulator question threads, but please bare with me. I'm looking at 2 specific products on Amazon: the Zone 1011 and the FZone 0104. I read a couple articles (Aquanswers and ModestFish) that said that the 1011 is a triple stage, but Amazon says it's a dual stage. Also, the 0104 is a single stage system with a dual gauge setup. I understand that Dual Gauge and Dual Stage are different, but i haven't found any useful info about the difference.
So my questions here are
- How do dual STAGE and dual GUAGE differ?
- To those with experience with these products, how was it? Would you buy it again? Why or why not?
Thank you all for taking the time to read this. I would really appreciate your help.