Co2 Equipment

[jacko9901]

hi

i am soon to set up a planted tank. i will use eco-complete as the substrate and use tropica plant nutrition as the fertilizer.

i am also going to use a DIY nutrafin co2 system but i'm not too sure what other equipment i will need to maintain the correct co2 levels. what else do i need to add to this list and if so where can i get it from.

2x nutrafin co2 system
2x drop checker

 

[Ian H]

what size tank? you dont need anything else other than sugar and yeast.

to be honest they are rather rubbish, especially if its a big/decent size tank

 

[jacko9901]

the tank is a 180 litre

 

[geer head]

Usually the yeast based CO2 injection will not work for a tank that large. One problem that I hear lots about using the DIY in the large tank is the fact that you do not get a consistent supply of CO2. Although, I have not heard specifically about using 2 at once. Pressurized co2 really isn't that expensive if you take some time to look and it is much more stable.

I just bough a regulator, solenoid, bubble counter, tubing, and a ladder diffuser for $130 incl. I got a 20 oz tank (with the co2), for $30 (that size bottle should last at least a couple months, refills are around $12). Because I couldn't find anyone else who sells co2 tanks, I just bought a paintball gun tank with a $35 adapter to make it work with my regulator. That's CAD dollars. For less than $200 I have everything and I just need to refill the tank every few months for about $12.

 

[aaronnorth]

sen as you are in England it cost me £80 with 2kg FE! You will need at least 3 nutrafins, use DIY, they are the same but cheaper.