thanks rex. Ill start piecing together everything and post it on here to make sure i have it right.
Help me build/find a complete automatic CO2 system!
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Regulator(there are different parts to regulators), Co2 tank, and reactor is really the basics, maybe a bubble counter. I got my regulator from Rex too, it's real easy to put together....just have to "get manly on it". Everything came with the regulator: bubble counter, Solenoid, and 5ft of tubing. It's just durable and works well. Ok thats enough of a plug. 
Ok, here is my proposed setup. In the interest of saving on plumbing and having to put a powerhead in the tank, I'll go with a diffuser instead of a reactor.
Regulator w/ The Fabco NV55 needle valve (from Rex):
Bubble Counter and accessories (Rex, this package comes with "Complete package with in-line needle valve, two check valves (one in-line) and tubing". Do I need the needle valve since I will already be getting one with the regulator?):
Diffuser: havent picked one out yet.
10lb co2 bottle
Regulator w/ The Fabco NV55 needle valve (from Rex):
Bubble Counter and accessories (Rex, this package comes with "Complete package with in-line needle valve, two check valves (one in-line) and tubing". Do I need the needle valve since I will already be getting one with the regulator?):
Diffuser: havent picked one out yet.
10lb co2 bottle
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im not sure if the spiral thing works when there is no water that will go into the diffuser. i use a rhinox 5000 for my 55g. it does its job very well. for your tank you should go with the 2000.
You can buy the regulator with the bubble counter. It's the second line. Just subsitute the Fabco needle valve and you will be fine.
yea i saw this, just wanted to make sure it would come with everything else like the check valves and such.
ok, i was just thinking, water needs to be in the bubble counter right? How would water be there in my setup?
With my bubble counters you just add water.
I install the bottom check valve and just inhale on the tubing on the top.
I install the bottom check valve and just inhale on the tubing on the top.
how much water? (sorry for all the questions. I am a noob with this and want to learn everything i can)
