Paint ball CO2?

[Angelman]

I have been doing allot of reading up on adding CO2 to my planted community tank. I came across something I might end up trying. Using a Paint ball cylinder. Has anyone else tried this?

 

[protocl]

ive seen many setups that utilize that canister. in the states and in china.

 

[Kianna]

I'm currently using 4x PB setups. Got my info and help here.... CLICK

Waaaay better than DIY mixing/setups IMO!

 

[sidekicking]

Kiana how much did you spend on your set ups?

 

[Kianna]

I'm thinking just under $60 each (not including check valve, glass diffusers)

24oz tank-not filled (filling $4.50 at Sport Authority)
asa on/off (ebay)
teflon tape
co2 tubing
Whitey Swagelok needle valve (ebay)
Gauge
.....and a few misc fittings from Lowes

 

[TRD_Power]

I know the DIY kits aren't much good after around 30g, so how big of a tank could you use one of these in? Definitely going to be giving it a shot someday.

 

[Angelman]

I just got mine up and running today. Go to sports athority and get there 20oz bottle ($35)(get the first fill free normaly 4 bucks). Order an on and off for the CO2 bottle with Gauge on eBay($5 +ship) and the needle valve at HD($3) teflan tape (.95). Works like a champ. Only problem is getting it dialed in (one bubble per second). After it's set just let her go. You can amost see the plants grow.... LOL.....

 

[cuashidor3]

pics?

 

[Angelman]

I will try and some tommarow. Workin grave yard shift and need my zzz's

 

[protocl]

how to know how much c02 is needed?

 

[Anthraxx]

have you considered the ph flux that will occur every night if the co2 is allowed to remain on? id love to see pics as well. seems like a nice little setup for the cheap.

 

[Kianna]

how to know how much c02 is needed?

I use ista co2 indicator

CLICK HERE

If the solution turns blue you turn it up....if it turns yellow you turn the co2 down. Suppose to run at about green. I run mine at a lime green (not quite yellow) and the fish are fine. I have less problems with algae with the higher co2.

 

[protocl]

how to know how much c02 is needed?

I use ista co2 indicator

CLICK HERE

If the solution turns blue you turn it up....if it turns yellow you turn the co2 down. Suppose to run at about green. I run mine at a lime green (not quite yellow) and the fish are fine. I have less problems with algae with the higher co2.

Ahhh...thank you.

 

[Angelman]

I use co2 drop checker with the same solution in it. Works like a champ. Look at the how to posted above it's the same as what I have done... And better pics with a step by step..(click here for drop checker I use)