Diy Or Pressurised

[squishy_1984]

Just got a fluval 1200 tank (48 x 15 x 18)
I will be adding co2 but do you think i should go diy or pressurised. Would a diy put enough into a 4ft tank or should i go pressurised and know it will work.

jon

 

[RYO]

If the funds stretch for it go pressurised. On a tank that size you would need a couple of diy units .

 

[Rodders]

Pressurised...

 

[Spiceweasel69]

a co2 kit will cost alot, im sure you know. I have a similar tank and use DIY. I use a 5 litre container rather t6han 2 x 2 litre pop bottles. Much better and now i changed dirruser i have great results.

 

[macgyver]

well the easiest way to decide is to ask how much your time is worth to you? I currently spend maybe an hour a week mucking around with DIY setups - some mixtures dieing early, cleaning bottles, wiping sugar off the bench again, getting the water temperature right for steady production etc

I purely went DIY for budget reasons for the first 6 motnhs after setting up my tank, but I got a good diffuser and am now looking for a regulator and solenoid and will go rent a bottle in the next month some time. To me I cant be bothered doing all the maintenance on DIY each week, others will disagree I guess.

 

[kamel_007]

Pressurised...