CO2

[Trainer_Ruby_]

I have a 55g that I want to make it a planted tank. I've done plants before but I've always used a homemade one but I'd like to use a proper one but I don't know where to find them. Any suggestion on where to get them or any sights to buy them?


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[azmodan]

Do you have a particular budget? While we're on the subject are you all set on lights/ferts too?

 

[NigelK8485]

Buying a CO2 tank? Just look up CO2 in your area. I got mine from Welders Supply. There's also AirGas. If there are any home brewing shops or clubs near you they could guide you to it.


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[azmodan]

Yeah, not sure if OP is talking about the whole shebang (regulator, tank, etc) or just one part.

 

[Trainer_Ruby_]

I need the entire set up. I plan on going with plant lights and budget is under $300.


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[NigelK8485]

What do you mean plant lights? Most good lights will eat that budget up pretty quickly. I think you'll be looking at more than $300 worth of equipment.

A CO2 cylinder will run you somewhere between $100-150, regulator will be about $80 for a cheap one, the tubing, check valves, diffuser/reactor, drop checker, the plants, fertilizers, additional tests.


Just start looking online, Amazon, eBay, call around to welding places or breweries, google co2 in your area and start dialing numbers.

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[Trainer_Ruby_]

Where I buy my tank hoods they offer lights that are specialized to help plants grow and they're around $5 each
And my $300 budget is for the CO2 stuff only not worrying about tubing and plants just yet I have another budget for that as I'm still in the proses of starting the tank


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[TMRC Exotics]

Maybe look into some T5 lamps and bulbs. Led is great too, a little expensive. Not that t5s are cheap either. Some great lighting threads on this forum, maybe browse some setups. Brooksters lighting threads are great.

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[Trainer_Ruby_]

I was actually looking at those for my lights. Right now I only have the tank and I plan on using as much of my pay as possible to finish it out as soon as I can. I still need the sand the filters hoods air stone air pump wood and rocks. The CO2 will probably be the last thing I get aside from the plants. I'm just trying to get an idea of what it'll run me to get it and where I can get it


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