Co2 Equipment Recommendations

[jag51186]

Anyone have any recommendations on regulators, diffusers, and such?? I don't know where to even start with this, and the name brand ones are all super pricey!

 

[Flubberlump]

How are you planning to set it up? I use pressurised co2 from a fire extinguisher. I have an all in one regulator/solenoid/bubble counter that I got from eBay, from a seller in Hong Kong or somewhere like that, it's been going for almost 4 years. Co2 pipe connects at one end to the bubble counter, then to a glass diffuser in the tank. There's a one-way valve partway up the pipe - make sure you put that in so water doesn't siphon backwards for any reason. I have the whole thing plugged into a timer so that I can control when it's on/off using the solenoid.

I got everything from eBay, no brand names.

Hope this helps.

 

[Ch4rlie]

Here are a couple of links from this forum that should give you somewhere to start on researching about Co2.
 
I used these links when I first started Co2 and its a little learning curve but with some research and asking around, you'll get a good idea of whats required. Good luck.
 
Pressurized Co2, Equipment, Flow And Fertilization
 
Drop Checkers - How They Work

 

[Flubberlump]

I used those links too. They were a big help. It does seem like a lot to take in at first but it quickly becomes second nature.

 

[boshk]

How are you planning to set it up? I use pressurised co2 from a fire extinguisher. I have an all in one regulator/solenoid/bubble counter that I got from eBay, from a seller in Hong Kong or somewhere like that, it's been going for almost 4 years. Co2 pipe connects at one end to the bubble counter, then to a glass diffuser in the tank. There's a one-way valve partway up the pipe - make sure you put that in so water doesn't siphon backwards for any reason. I have the whole thing plugged into a timer so that I can control when it's on/off using the solenoid.

I got everything from eBay, no brand names.

Hope this helps.

Hi, do you remember the name/brand of your regulator?

 

[Flubberlump]

No I don't sorry, I don't think it was branded.

This is it, I'm sorry about the terrible photo!

 

[benthyer]

I don't mean to hijack your post but this may help out as well. I keep looking at getting a reg/solenoid etc as I already have a fire extinguisher. Is this similar to the one you got Flubberlump and do you think it would be suitable?
 
http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Co2-regulator-magnetic-solenoid-valve-dual-Two-gauge-planted-aquarium-HOT-/311501613968?hash=item4886f16b90:i:311501613968

 

[Flubberlump]

Yep that's just like mine. Make sure that you get co2 tubing though to take the gas to the tank. Co2 can escape from normal tubing. Mine is black, I'm not sure whether that's a standard colour for co2 tube or not. Also make sure that you have a one-way (one check) valve somewhere along the line so that water can't siphon back from the tank to the solenoid.

The links that Ch4rlie posted earlier will give you more info though.

 

[jag51186]

I ended up going the a Green Leaf Aquariums system, because I am paranoid about things going wrong and they had stellar reviews hehe. 

 

[Flubberlump]

Lol yeah that's a safe bet. The only experience I have with co2 is my current setup but it works a treat. Glad you got something sorted