View Full Version : FT filled 20lb CO2 tank for smaller (shorter) CO2 tank (So. Cal)
zzyzx85
12-15-2008, 2:17 AM
I got a filled 20lb aluminum CO2 tank before I knew how much space I had available. :headshake2:
Tempted to make a bottle stand that would lean the bottle but that sounds like an equipment failure and a disaster waiting to happen so I'll just trade for a shorter, smaller capacity tank.
Will trade for: 5lb and/or 10lb (preferably aluminum, filled or empty) + cash, depending on offer.
Located in Cypress (Orange County), S. California.
richardhmc
12-15-2008, 12:50 PM
Price? Shipping?
zzyzx85
12-15-2008, 2:28 PM
^*ahem*
FT = For Trade
Mgamer20o0
12-15-2008, 3:35 PM
i have a 5 pounder if you want to trade that plus plants fish or wood for. i just use it as a spare.
Fordtrannyman
12-15-2008, 4:00 PM
I have a full 5lb'er Shiny Aluminum. + Plants/Fish/Inverts????
I sure could use a 20#'er since I'm feeding 6 tanks-soon to be 9
zzyzx85
12-15-2008, 6:05 PM
question to both: what size tank was the 5lb hooked up to, bubble rate, and how long did it last?
Mgamer20o0
12-15-2008, 7:01 PM
i use mine as back ups for when my others run out/get low. mines Shiny Aluminum too take that ford hahhahahaha
zzyzx85
12-15-2008, 7:34 PM
with an absolute max of 24" under the tank, I think a 5lb would be the safest bet without running into issues. NeonFlux offered to trade his 10lb but at 20" tall and having a large Victor reg, I might be pushing my luck.
MG, you have my attention. (sorry FTM; you have pick when my 20 becomes available.)
How old is the cylinder? I'm looking for fish (maybe apistos and more embers) and driftwood but it'll be a few weeks before my new tank is up and running.
Fordtrannyman
12-15-2008, 7:39 PM
question to both: what size tank was the 5lb hooked up to, bubble rate, and how long did it last?
Multiple tanks, Total gallons is about 190. I'm not even gonna guess at a bubble rate. I pump way more C02 than you can imagine, since it is what fuels plant growth. Drop checkers are all very light green except the high light tank. It's yellow/green. 5lb lasts 3 months. You should get 6-9 months out of a 5#.
Fordtrannyman
12-15-2008, 7:42 PM
with an absolute max of 24" under the tank, I think a 5lb would be the safest bet without running into issues. NeonFlux offered to trade his 10lb but at 20" tall and having a large Victor reg, I might be pushing my luck.
MG, you have my attention. (sorry FTM; you have pick when my 20 becomes available.)
How old is the cylinder? I'm looking for fish (maybe apistos and more embers) and driftwood but it'll be a few weeks before my new tank is up and running.
Clearance on 5# w/victor dual stage reg. mounted horizontally with a stove pipe bubble counter is 21.5" - 22"
No worries ZZ, he was first. Besides he's worthy.:)
Mgamer20o0
12-15-2008, 7:52 PM
the tank was recertified last year. though its not full right now its on my list of things to get done i can do that before the trade. i got some new fish in and a lot more wood in.
zzyzx85
12-15-2008, 9:17 PM
Clearance on 5# w/victor dual stage reg. mounted horizontally with a stove pipe bubble counter is 21.5" - 22"
No worries ZZ, he was first. Besides he's worthy.:)
Thanks FTM. And thanks for the clearance data. The clearance with a 5lb would be "comfortable" under the stand. A 10lb would be out of the question.
MG: so what kind of new fish did you get? :)