CO2 Set Up

[dimebag983]

I'm thinking about getting a CO2 setup for my 55 gallon. I only want to spend around $100. I want it to be decent and easy to use. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
-Stu

 

[Nolapete]

Well, to be quite honest DIY isn't enough for a 55 and pressurized is going to cost $200-$300 to set up properly. Check www.rexgrigg.com for the most concise information.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

you might be able to find a used system. i have picked up 3 for under $100 each.

 

[Nolapete]

$100 each with regulator and CO2 cylinder?

 

[Mgamer20o0]

yep

 

[Nolapete]

You are indeed the dealmaster!

 

[dimebag983]

I already have CO2, my uncle owns a welding shop and I have paintball tanks.

 

[mellowvision]

well, you could get a regulator for the paintball tanks... you could borrow one of your uncle's regulators and use the money to upgrade it to work well with plants... you could get one of those premade paintball ones... http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=15527&N=2004+113779

lots of options. 100 is a little shy of most.

 

[Nolapete]

If you already have co2 available, you can get a starter regulator for under 100.

 

[robg32]

the milwaukee and jbj regulators are under 100.