Diffuser - Your thoughts on this one

[Scott F]

Atomic CO2 Diffuser 50mm | Green Leaf Aquariums

While I was looking at a couple of others this ones rate and performance seem to be pretty good. Unfortunately, I'll be new to the pressurized CO2 world so I was hoping to get some input.

Thanks !

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

Those are suppose to be really good but what regulator are you using? The working pressure needs to be greater than 30 psi for it to work.

 

[Scott F]

Those are suppose to be really good but what regulator are you using? The working pressure needs to be greater than 30 psi for it to work.

A Milwaukee MA957. I've been piecing things together for this project.

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

I use the same diffuser for my pressurized system, but it's the 65mm. It works AWESOME! Lets out a nice fine mist, and floats slowly to the top for a very efficient diffusing method. I have a water circulator at the surface above the diffuser at the bottom so the micro bubble get sucked up and blown throughout the tank. Be sure to get a drop checker too. I use the AquaTek Premium regulator with the integrated solenoid and it works great and works with that diffuser. Haven't tried Milwaukee, but I'm sure it would work.

 

[Scott F]

Sounds good then DAN ! Thanks for the feedback.

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

No problem, whats your plan for the CO2?

 

[aqua_chem]

I've used their inline version of this before. It's a very solid piece of hardware.

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

I've used their inline version of this before. It's a very solid piece of hardware.

All of GLA'S equipment are very solid and of good quality, probably some of the best CO2 equipment out there.

 

[Scott F]

No problem, whats your plan for the CO2?

Well I need a Co2 tank so I'm going to see if I can get a 5 lb in the stand I have under the tank. It's not to high so if a 5lb cylinder wont fit, I'll do a 10lb outside next to it.

As it sits right now I'm using PPS-Pro w/ dry ferts and running 2 of my 4 t5ho bulbs. I didn't want to run all four without co2 and I get a bit of algae right now, but not much that isn't under control.

From what I've read ( and please correct me here guys ) but I think I'm at the point where if I want a really nice planted tank I need to go to this step in order to also utilize all four bulbs in my lights and turn it into a heavily planted tank, instead of a mild planted tank.

I also dose with excel 2-3 times a week. Have seen some fair growth so far with this but I'd like more.

Of course ANY advice you guys ( and gals ) could give me would be wonderful.

I looked at GLA's site again today for the 65MM diffuser but they are out of stock for anything over the one I originally linked.

 

[Scott F]

I've used their inline version of this before. It's a very solid piece of hardware.

It didn't look too difficult to tie it into the system, but is there a big difference between the inline and the in tank style?

If I went inline I think I'd have to put my output tube lower into the tank and I'm not sure I have the extra hose to get it a lot lower which is why I was thinking in tank and putting it below the output so as to disperse it across the tank.