C02 Kit

[tez2k007]

Anyone point me to a decent co2 kit. Not used one before so would not have a clue what to look for or how to use so any advice is appreciated.

 

[Truck]

Anyone point me to a decent co2 kit. Not used one before so would not have a clue what to look for or how to use so any advice is appreciated.

if you want CO2 you will want pressurized for a 125 litre.
whats your lighting? wattage? T8 or T5?

 

[tez2k007]

Anyone point me to a decent co2 kit. Not used one before so would not have a clue what to look for or how to use so any advice is appreciated.

if you want CO2 you will want pressurized for a 125 litre.
whats your lighting? wattage? T8 or T5?

Its going to be for my new tank mate. 400l coming thursday. Not sure on lighting at the moment.

 

[Truck]

Anyone point me to a decent co2 kit. Not used one before so would not have a clue what to look for or how to use so any advice is appreciated.

if you want CO2 you will want pressurized for a 125 litre.
whats your lighting? wattage? T8 or T5?

Its going to be for my new tank mate. 400l coming thursday. Not sure on lighting at the moment.

your still going to need pressurised...i would wait until you know your situation before sorting out CO2 arrangements

 

[baron von bubba]

i wouldnt bother with an "off the shelf" one unless you enjoy wasting money, look at buying the components separately and using a fire extinguisher as your co2 source.

you may wanna scan through this!

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=298133

it happens to be a sticky on the plants and planted tank forum, so you wouldnt even need to use the search to find it! ;0)

 

[three-fingers]

For a 400L you'll want to go for something like this: http/www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.php?...roducts_id=1047 (what I use): then get a 2kg fire extinguisher for it. A bigger CO2 canister would be even better, since you will be able to go longer between refills (a 400l tank will require a fairly high injection rate).

To save CO2 you should use a solenoid too, this one is cheap and works brilliantly: http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/CO2-magnetic-valve-s...id=p3286.c0.m14

 

[baron von bubba]

For a 400L you'll want to go for something like this: [URL="http/www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.php?...roducts_id=1047"]http/www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.php?...roducts_id=1047[/URL] (what I use): then get a 2kg fire extinguisher for it. A bigger CO2 canister would be even better, since you will be able to go longer between refills (a 400l tank will require a fairly high injection rate).

To save CO2 you should use a solenoid too, this one is cheap and works brilliantly: [URL="http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/CO2-magnetic-valve-s...id=p3286.c0.m14"]http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/CO2-magnetic-valve-s...id=p3286.c0.m14[/URL]

and you find it ok with one glass diffuser in a 400l tank???

i'd personally look at an external reactor, more efficient and less clutter in the tank.

 

[three-fingers]

If it's placed well it should be great, it's a decent sized glass diffuser and should be enough . I've used one on a 300L tank with no issues, as with any glass diffuser, its important to get a good flow of water over them so the bubbles aren't just going straight up.

Having said that, I use an external diffuser/reactor on my tank (which is only about 80L), just because it takes less cleaning and I like making things.