Pressurized CO2 system?

[Watcher74]

I've been researching CO2 addition methods for a 55 gallon, heavily planted tank I want to make.

I would prefer a CO2 system with a high pressure system with the CO2 bottle.

I've found lots of opinions about gauges and needle valves, diffusers, etc...

Is there a system that I can buy complete? All I can find are places that sell gauges and parts along with theories/ideas about how to put one together.

I need a "CO2 System for Dummies" I think. Or at least something with a lot of pictures.

 

[daveedka]

Almost any on-line plant retailer will carry complete kits, there is still some assembly required, but everything is there and easy.
I know http://www.aquabotanic.com has them, also aquarium plant depot and Florida driftwood.
dave

 

[Watcher74]

Dave,

So all I need is this? "JBJ All in one regulator"

And then I pick up a CO2 bottle at a welding supply place and it hooks right onto it?

Then how do I direct it to the tank?

Plain airline tubing?

Do I need to hook it into a diffusior to make sure the CO2 gets dissolved into the tank properly?

 

[deocder]

Dave,

So all I need is this? "JBJ All in one regulator"

And then I pick up a CO2 bottle at a welding supply place and it hooks right onto it?

Then how do I direct it to the tank?

Plain airline tubing?

Do I need to hook it into a diffusior to make sure the CO2 gets dissolved into the tank properly?

Yes, I use the JBJ. It bolts directly onto the co2 cylinder.
To get it into the tank, there are many methods. Here's an example of an "inline reactor"
Look here

and here

Of course, these are meant to run with a canister filter.

Do a search for 'reactor' or 'diffuser'

 

[Captain Hook]

I'm using a Hagen/Nutrafin bubble ladder to diffuse the CO2 in my 72 gallon. It does a great job, almost too good when my levels rose a little high overnight.

Also I got my 10 pound tank from a local fire extinguisher place. It's basically a fire extinguisher with a different head on it.

Does the JBJ have a needle valve? I had to add a separate clippard needle valve to my regulator. It's great for fine controlling the flow.

 

[deocder]

The JBJ regulator includes a solinoid, needle valve, and bubble counter. Operating pressure is factory set.

 

[daveedka]

Do a search for 'reactor' or 'diffuser'

If you aren't running a cannister, look for "power reactors" AB has them as do several other places. You can also DIY if you want, but I kind of get the impression you would prefer to avoid that.
dave

 

[bobalston]

For lots of info on pressurized co2, take a look at my web site.

Bob

http://members.cox.net/tulsaalstons/AquaticPlants.htm#High Pressure CO2

 

[125gJoe]

Here's more info and prices with pics..

Link: Florida Driftwood

Edit: You have to see this page, it should help you a lot on CO2 set-up...

Link: http://www.cloudytanks.com/reviews/aquariums/c02.htm