switching from diy to pressurized co2

[DoctaQ]

i was thinking about switching from stupid yeast bottles to a tank
the way i figure i could get a big ol paintball tank somewhere in the range of 16 oz or something and hook it up to two small tanks, a 5.5 and a 10 gal. what kind of equipment would i need?
from what i can tell i need a regulator, solenoid and needle valve? haha i clearly have little experience in this department

any links or stuff would be appreciated as well

 

[Ezekielz]

Well I think there is something called a manifold or some sort which allows you to have multiple co2 lines from one co2 cylinder connecting to multiple fish tanks. Not much knowledge in that area, but you can try and google it or something. 16 oz, hmm not sure how long that would last you but you may want to try a 5 lb or 2.5 co2 tank if u have a supporting budget. You also need a way to disperse the co2 into your tanks. What kind of filter do these fish tanks have? There are things called co2 diffusers that you put in your tank right below the outlet of your power filter (that is of course you have these kind of filters). Make sure you keep your water level high so that way your co2 doesn't gas out. Also, you may want a bubble counter just to double check how much co2 is coming out. And a drop checker may also help you. Ebay it.

 

[DoctaQ]

yeah i already have a diffuser right now, has anyone just simply used a plastic t valve?

im just wondering about the tank n stuff