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Not sure if that will fit a fire extinguisher but you would need a similar regulator yes.
The one you linked appears to be a dual stage regulator with solenoid and precision needle valve. You may want a bubble counter but they are practically useless unless your aquarium is around 20 gallons or below.
You are correct with your list, you will need a complete regulator, a diffuser, some tubing, a one way check valve(very important) and a co2 canister.
The one you linked appears to be a dual stage regulator with solenoid and precision needle valve. You may want a bubble counter but they are practically useless unless your aquarium is around 20 gallons or below.
You are correct with your list, you will need a complete regulator, a diffuser, some tubing, a one way check valve(very important) and a co2 canister.
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I am also looking into adding pressurized co2, are there any ready to go setups avilable that are worth it.
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Just a quick clarification, the picture depicts a single stage regulator, not dual. There's a huge difference. I would ditch the fire extinguisher and get a proper co2 cylinder/bottle, and a bunch of check valves, an inline bubble counter and a separate timer (separate from your lights).
So would the one I showed be fine for my 16gal tank? And does the air tubing come out of that or do i need to buy anything else? And yeah I don't use a check valve on my DIY setup and had a syphon accident so I would definatly get one, also the description that you can't see says fits a UK etc fire extinguisher, Thanks.
From what I have seen they are a lot more then making it yourself.
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It's fine. It'll work on any size aquarium. But look into an inline bubble counter.
Okay, Thanks all.
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