JBL or D&D cylinder c02 units/ newbie

[ADelphi]

I have a 28 uk gallon tank with lots of plants, i have already got one nutrafin c02 set and i'm not keen on buying another nutrafin as the ladder never seems to work properly and i really need two if its going to work. The bubbles always get stuck half way, sometimes it works but not often enough, so i'm looking at the cylinder types.

The two main contenders are these, D&D CO2 Set For Fresh Water which is £94.99 and uses new cylinders at the price of £12.99 Or the JBL Proflora CO2 Set Vario 500 Profi Set 1 which is £109.99 and uses refilled cylinders at a price of £8 which my LFS will do for me but they still have to send them away.

The D&D looks inviting but i don't like the thought about having to use tape to make sure seals are tight, or do all c02 units need tape?

Also is the JBL Proflora CO2 Set Vario 500 Profi Set 2 which is £156.99 worth it, i think the only difference is the night time switch that turns it off at night.

http/www.aquatics-online.co.uk/Z079193.asp

Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this subject

 

[ADelphi]

I've gone for the JBL proflora set 2 with the shut off for night, it would make the bottle last twice as long, so ok it's more money but it will save c02 in the long run therefore saving money and maybe safer for my fish. I've tried to research as much as possible.

I consider myself lucky because the guy at Maidenhead Aquatics in St albans matched the price as i prefer to buy from a local shop who will refill the cylinder and be near to help with any problems.

http/www.fishkeeper.co.uk/main/default.aspx

Wish me luck good people

 

[BigC]

Hi.
I opted for the JBL setup.I also added the pH control unit to the solenoid valve which means you can set the whole system to whatever pH you require. Quite expensive but handy nonetheless. I think the JBL setup is good value and I would recommend it to anyone wishing to add this equipment to their tank.
Regards
BigC