CO2 Equipment

[sly2kusa]

Hello -

I was looking today at a couple of different CO2 combo setups from JBJ, and was wondering if anyone has used this equipment before, or even if currently?

Here is what I am looking at getting - the full cost with shipping is gonna put me just a hair over 4 bills:

JBJ Combo 1 co2 regulator, bubble counter, solenoid valve automatic ph shutoff sms122
- 1 sms 122 co2 automatic shutoff made by milwaukee
- 1 JBJ REGULATOR, solenoid valve, and bubble counter. Dual guage regulator displays output pressure and bottle pressure. Standard American CO2 bottle connection. made by JBJ

Aqua Medic Circular CO2 Reactor
Aqua Medic CO2 Reactor. The reactor introduces CO2 into the aquarium water. It is mounted on the inside of the tank. The special construction produces a very high CO2 diffusion rate, and automatically removes any unwanted gasses. The reactor is sufficient for an aquarium up to 125 gallons.

10 lbs canister co2 tank with brass valve
Cylinders are new and certified for CO2 use. A CO2 valve is included with a standard fitting for easy connection to all regulators. Cylinders are drop shipped empty due to safety concerns.

In addition to the above setup I'm getting another bulb for my 90g which with the current lighting is going to take my wattage to 160 watts total. My goal is simply, and not really that vast to begin with, but I'm thinking with this setup I will be able to grow just about anything from Low to Medium lighting needs plants, and that my Algae problems will be minimal.

Any thoughts on this setup (changes or additions) would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[DevonBlaine]

I'm not sure how much you want to spend or how fancy you want to get but I just bought a nutrafin co2 natural plant system from

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...ll&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&N=2004&Nty=1

for $20. They have cheaper and more complex ones.
Or you can always DIY for about $5.

http://www.plantedtank.net/articles/DIY-Yeast-CO2/7/

 

[jlfnjlf]

I have a JBJ regulator, and the only issue I have had was with the bubble counter leaking in the beginning. The insrtuctions will tell you to use 2 washers, but I could not get it to work that way. to test for leeks I just closed down the needle valve opended the main valve to presurize the regulator then turn off the main valve, and watched the presure for 24 hours. If the presure drops it is leaking, and if it stays constant you are good to go.

 

[loaches r cool]

The JBJ all in one combo has done me well. Pretty cheap (think it was around $65 when I bought it online) and came all pre-assembled. Never had a problem with it yet, but the needle valve is touchy when making adjustments.