co2 system

[truck_317]

ok well i am new to the planted aqueriums but i want to run this idea from u guys. my grandfather is a co2 system that was off of a old tap system for a keg will that work for my 29 gallon tank. once he can find it i will post pictures of it and if it will wook what size of co2 bottle will i need

[TwoTankAmin]

I got my regulator from a beer supply company :-).

5 lb bottle is fine.

You will need a bubble counter, needle valve and co2 resistent tubing as well at the very least.

[truck_317]

ok here is 5 pics tell me what u think

[Riiz]

It will work, but you'll need to replace the output valve with a needle valve and another guage that displays the tank's CO2 levels would let you know when its time to replace the CO2.

[KarlTh]

You're the grandchild of a CO2 system?

[Temeraire]

You're the grandchild of a CO2 system?

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

That's really as much as I have to add... :)

[Native American]

I don't like that low-side (of the regulator) gauge. You need one that can give you better readings at lower pressures, like a gauge that goes from the zero peg up to 15psi total.

I like the idea of a high-side gauge as well to see when the CO2 tank is nearing an empty state.

Not sure if that regulator will undergo a "low pressure dump" when the CO2 tank gets low. Cheap regulators will typically quickly dump the contents of the pressurized tank when the high side pressure gets below a particular threshold. That could kill your fish.

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[truck_317]

well i called around today and a 5 poung co2 tank is 76 bucks. can i just a paintball co2 tank or not

[coach_z]

well i called around today and a 5 poung co2 tank is 76 bucks. can i just a paintball co2 tank or not
http://www.aquariumplants.com/Aluminum_CO2_Cylinders_Tanks_p/t.htm