Please help me purchase what I need to for my Co2
Hi guys!
I need some help. I am really wanting to do Co2. I have gone back in forth with doing the yeast/sugar mix and pressurized. I know pressurized can cost a little more but I recently found an article that talked about its advantages, and how it be only slightly more expensive in the long run, but produce better results. My problem is that I do not know exactly what to buy. I was hoping somebody would be kind enough to help me pick exactly what I need piece by piece, so we can ensure it'll work out.
This what I have so far
24oz Co2 Tank
On/Off Adapter+Gauge
Tubing/Bubble Counter/Diffuser
Check Valve
I think that is it. Would these items work for me? or does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks
I need some help. I am really wanting to do Co2. I have gone back in forth with doing the yeast/sugar mix and pressurized. I know pressurized can cost a little more but I recently found an article that talked about its advantages, and how it be only slightly more expensive in the long run, but produce better results. My problem is that I do not know exactly what to buy. I was hoping somebody would be kind enough to help me pick exactly what I need piece by piece, so we can ensure it'll work out.
This what I have so far
24oz Co2 Tank
On/Off Adapter+Gauge
Tubing/Bubble Counter/Diffuser
Check Valve
I think that is it. Would these items work for me? or does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks
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truthfully, that Aquatek will be least amount you will spend. I have one at my house used it and it works great, but pressurized systems go up from that price. if you are thinking of doing that, look to spend @ least 100$ or more. You can make one for cheaper than you can buy a pre-made one, just depends on how much you want to get into it. BUT I will tell you from personal experience get something quality, it will last a lifetime, get something cheap and you will most likely buy another (I did and there is a HUGE difference, ugh). Check this article out, its all about regulators.
I would advise against using the on/off turn valve, Had one, used it like a month and switched out to something that was reliable. just my 2 cents though.
Good luck to you!
I would advise against using the on/off turn valve, Had one, used it like a month and switched out to something that was reliable. just my 2 cents though.
Good luck to you!
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Here is a thread on 1. Uncertain about the safety of it.
Here paintball set up with regulator.
Just google paintball Co2 for planted tank and you will find a lot.
I wonder if this AQUA Labs Co2 Regulator Manometer for US CGA320 would work and be safe
Here paintball set up with regulator.
Just google paintball Co2 for planted tank and you will find a lot.
I wonder if this AQUA Labs Co2 Regulator Manometer for US CGA320 would work and be safe
From my limited experience with co2 systems If i had to start all over i would spend the money and get it right the first time instead of trying to cut cost and replace everything over and over again till I gave up and sank the money into a decent system (at which point it cost 3 times the amount). I don't think i could ever use a regulator without a solenoid again, the less i have to manipulate the less likely i am to destabilize my tank.
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