Recomended CO2 Systems

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clayt101

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Looks real NICE. If you just want to set-up and forget it--go for it.

I only have a PH monitor, a CO2 tank, a solenoid, and a reactor. Works GREAT!! I connect my solenoid to a timer so that CO2 comes on when Lights come on and off 1/2 hour before lights go off. Have been running for YEARS!!!
 
I suggest looking around for a local supplier for your CO2 tank and then get an Azoo regulator and selanoid. (it's easy to use and inexpensive compared to others I have seen) I use a hagen ladder to diffuse my bubbles as I only have a 20 gallon tank but I am looking to upgrade to something more efficient such as this CO2 Diffuser
 
I bought a red sea paintball system from thatpetplace.com, and it works excellent. I initially ran my CO2 through the intake of my canister, but recently built an inline reactor on the outflow that gives 100% dissolution, all said and done the entire thing cost about $150 including the parts for the reactor. pH Controllers and solenoids seem like a waste to me, but then again I've never used them. I keep good levels without the need for them, and its not like getting your bottle refilled ever breaks the bank.
 
I've got a 10 lbs cylinder. Milwakee regulator, selenoid valve and bubble counter. Model # MA957. I run it into a Red Sea CO2 Reactor 500 diffuser. this system will work for up to a 125g tank. This whole system cost me $210 CDN.

This system works great, the reactor is especially small, and works awesome. My plants grow like crazy and my fish couldn't be happier. My Columbian Tetras are even breeding. I expect I will get at least 6 months out of a tank of CO2 @ 2.5 BPM.

I also dose daily with Seachem Flourish Excel and have Seachem Flourite as my substrate.

Here are the adresses.

http://www.milwaukeetesters.com/

http://www.redseafish.com/Product.asp?dir=&catID=99&subID=64&proID=287

http://www.seachem.com/home/home.html
 
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The Red Sea systems are the same price as either standard cylinder or paintball. I like a compact tank vs. a larger, gaudier one. The 20oz tank lasted 2 months, and now that I use inline diffusion it should double. The tank itself was only $25, and looks a lot nicer than a standard aluminum or *yeuch* steel tank. Just my opinion.
 
I am brand new with this stuff, so here is a plan:

1st, get a CO2 tank locally. Attach the tank to the CO2 Regulator (http://www.milwaukeetesters.com/english/products/CO2regulator.html). Use silicone tubing to a diffuser (http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=232).

If I set up a timer on the CO2 regulator, it will only work while the lights are on. How does that sound?

How does a pH controller come into effect (http://www.milwaukeetesters.com/english/products/controllers/SMS122.html)?

Thanks,
Clay
 
clayt101 said:
I am brand new with this stuff, so here is a plan:

1st, get a CO2 tank locally. Attach the tank to the CO2 Regulator (http://www.milwaukeetesters.com/english/products/CO2regulator.html). Use silicone tubing to a diffuser (http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=232).

If I set up a timer on the CO2 regulator, it will only work while the lights are on. How does that sound?

How does a pH controller come into effect (http://www.milwaukeetesters.com/english/products/controllers/SMS122.html)?

Thanks,
Clay
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Looks good so far (IMO). Just about what I have and my plants too grow like mad!! I throw away about a pounds of plants a week (mostly leaves, lower half of stems, moss, and all these dwarf sag and val runners). You do not need a PH controller (nice to have, but not needed). I have a PH monitor just to see my tanks(s) PH.

PS-- PH controller controls the CO2 into tank to keep PH stable.
 
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