[thind604]

Can you use paintball co2 for aquarium?


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[Jshaw]

Yes you can.

That is a Aquatek regulator hooked to a bubble counter and diffuser. I got them on Amazon.

 

[dvscar]

Yes you can

 

[beedee]

Yup, I'm using the same set up as JShaw.

 

[prighello]

Absolutley.

 

[Entomologist210]

Likewise, same setup. It's awesome.

 

[thind604]

Jshaw what paintball tank is it


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How much does it cost? And also can u fill it up with regular co2


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[prighello]

Those tanks cost around $20 and are meant for CO2 use. Some paintball tanks are for compressed air; those cost more and are not needed for aquarium co2.

 

[jrman83]

How much does it cost? And also can u fill it up with regular co2

CO2 is CO2. A PB tank is filled with the same CO2 as a standard tank. PB tanks can be bought at many sports/gun sales stores and even Dick's used to sell them. You have your choice of various sizes.

 

[Jshaw]

Jshaw what paintball tank is it


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As JRman83 pointed out, any paintball tank will work as long as it is a CO2 tank. The Compressed Air tanks are more expensive so I don't think that will be a problem. I have my tanks filled at the local paintball place here.

 

[thind604]

I heard that paintball tanks have oils that can harm the fish.


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[prighello]

I heard that paintball tanks have oils that can harm the fish.


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Really? Do you have a reliable source for the information? In all the years I've been doing this and been a member of the forum I have never heard anything like this. Not trying to refute you but I am highly skeptical. Consider all the folks using these systems not to mention the regulator manufacturers. You'd think if that was a real issue it would come up frequently.

Also doesn't make sense from a paintball standpoint either; when dealing with compressed gases you'd want nothing else going through the regulation equipment. Oil can diesel under pressure.

 

[mistuhmarc]

Yes you can.

That is a Aquatek regulator hooked to a bubble counter and diffuser. I got them on Amazon.

I was thinking of getting that regulator. Do you like it? I've been thinking of ordering one soon.

 

[Bettatail]

yes, you can

 

[johnnytrn]

Yes OP you can. Since we are on the topic of paintball CO2,

Is paintball CO2 synonymous with 'pressurized co2'?

Following that, is yeast mix CO2 called 'DIY CO2'?

 

[jrman83]

Yes, it is synonymous, it is only the tank that is different. And a yeast mixture is DIY CO2.

 

[Jerzeedevl]

I have two paintball set ups on different tanks. I absolutely love it. I have the aquatek regulator and it works flawlessly. I have it hooked up to a timer and it's never failed me yet in the 1.5 years I've had it. I have two 24oz tanks and two 20 oz tanks. I just bought the smaller tanks on amazon for 20 bucks each. Dicks sporting goods still fills them and it's 5 bucks. There's also a paintball place right near me that fills them for 4 bucks each.

 

[kobeBean]

On average how long is this particular setup lasting you guys? I have a 29 gallon tank and I'm thinking of going this route.

 

[MrSlumpy]

On average how long is this particular setup lasting you guys? I have a 29 gallon tank and I'm thinking of going this route.

On my 36 gallon a 24oz paintball tank lasts 6-8 weeks. I would advise buying 2 tanks so you always have a full replacement available.

 

[kobeBean]

On my 36 gallon a 24oz paintball tank lasts 6-8 weeks. I would advise buying 2 tanks so you always have a full replacement available.

I don't really need a high bps. Is there a way to maximize the time between refills? Since the aquatek mini is set at 50 psi, I was wondering if there was leeway for user input variability to make the system last longer?