CO2 Controller

[anti-generic]

Hello everyone..

is anybody using CO2 Controllers like Needle Valves and/or Solenoids?


Cheers
Eric

[africandiscus]

If you are running a CO2 system you have to have a needle valve. A solenoid is optional, but highly recommended.

[anti-generic]

do they work with DIY unit?
or are they stictly pressured CO2..?


im trying to set up a 6x2x2 planted tank
Thanks for the reply
Eric

[flukes]

ahhhh no i couldn't see the point on it working on a D.I.Y co2. You do mean the bottle with yest method???

The reason a needle valve is needed with bottled co2 is too reduce the amount of co2 entering the tank otherwise the psi of the bottle would have the bottle empty within a day or 2 and the fish very unhappy.

The solenoid is too turn it off at night and plants need light too photosenthinise (sp?) and that is when the co2 is needed...

[WrxAnt]

Guys,

Whats the cheapest price I could get into Bottle Co2 for?

I've also got a 6x2x2 planted tank.

I'm happy to travel all over to get parts.

Cheers
Ant

[chrissyoscar]

You can get a Tunze regulator with needle valve for $152 from the link below. As for the bottle you can get rentles which aren't to expensive or you can purchase an old co2 fire hydrant for about $50. I'm not sure were you get them from but I'm sure some member will know.

http://www.aquaria.com.au/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/5369

Hope it helps. Oscar

[africandiscus]

you can purchase an old co2 fire hydrant for about $50

Whishful thinking, whould love to know from where.

[chrissyoscar]

psx2doctor I'm not in the habit of making things up. If you look at the link below you'll see were you can purchase the old fire extinguishers from.


http://p088.ezboard.com/fboroniaaquariuminteractivepagesfrm35.showMessage? topicID=96.topic

next time do a little research yourself before questioning someones honesty.

Oscar

[africandiscus]

Thanks mate