automatic co2 systems

[timwag2001]

ok everyone. i'm starting to look into getting a co2 system. price isn't really an issue but dont want to go crazy. i'm the kind of person that likes to do something once and doing it right. i found this one Freshwater Planted Aquarium Plant Care: Drs. Foster & Smith Deluxe Fully-Automatic CO2 System .

what do you think? anyone have any preferences?

 

[fort384]

I would recommend the milwaukee MA957 regulator/needle valve/bubble counter and the Milwaukee SMS122 pH controller. I have this system as do several members on the forum.

SMS122 PH CONTROLLER+ Milwaukee CO2 REGULATOR MA957 - eBay (item 380106124907 end time Mar-24-09 09:51:07 PDT)

It is bundled by eseasongear on ebay for a good price.

Then all you need to get is a CO2 tank (I got my 5lb online for about $60 shipped from here:

5 lb. Aluminum Co2 Tank | BeverageFactory.com

Then all you need is a method of diffusion. I use a ceramic/glass in tank diffusor, but you can also use a reactor inline with your canister filter (if you have one) if you want it out of site of your tank.

I went with the milwaukee as it came highly recommended on the site here, and you know you have some folks who can help you troubleshoot/support it if you run into any problems.

It will also save you some money vs. the DFS 1 you linked to.