what kind of diffuser do you guys use for your tank?

[krap101]

I'm thinking about buying pressurized co2 and im wondering what kind of diffuser i should get

 

[Lonewolfblue]

I'm going to try the glass diffuser that came with my Milwaukee regulator, needle valve, solenoid, and bubble counter. Just got to figure out how to set it up.

 

[tropicfishman]

www.thatpetplace.com sells a cool looking CO2 setup for 20 bucks anda refill kit for like 6 bucks that has everything you need including bubble counter and a thing you put in your tank that reads how much CO2 is in your tank, wether its not enough of overkill, its really cool, check it out

 

[Lonewolfblue]

But it's only good for smaall tanks. Not practical for larger tanks like my 75g. Would constantly be buying refills, and would need more than just 1 system on the tank.

 

[Japola44]

Just curious how long would a 5lb tank of CO2 last on a 40 or 55gal?

 

[Wizzard~Of~Ozz]

I used a phosban reactor (powered) and it works very well. 0 waste.. It depends on much money you want to put into it. Aquamedic 1000 is one of the best.

Japola, depends on a lot of things, how far you want to drive it, PH controller or no? surface aggitation, diffusion method. but average I would say 4 months. I'm hoping to get about 7-8 out of my 10lb.

 

[malkore]

moved to planted tank section

 

[sherry]

The PGP Power Reactor CO2 system
Built by Plantguild Products


http://www.azgardens.com/newCO22.php

 

[savga]

I made one out of PVC pipe. It is pretty easy.

 

[CGGorman]

I'm using an Aqua-Medic "Reactor 1000" plumbed in-line with my cannister. ~100% efficient, no in-tank clutter, silent, and no bubbles to mar the water clarity.

 

[Wizzard~Of~Ozz]

I'm using an Aqua-Medic "Reactor 1000" plumbed in-line with my cannister. ~100% efficient, no in-tank clutter, silent, and no bubbles to mar the water clarity.

hmm, I get lots of bubbles in the water, typically after 4pm and they come off the plants

 

[caribou]

I had a glass diffuser, but found it a pain to clean. I'm now using Eheim diffusers that have a removable ceramic disc that is a breeze to clean. They cost about $15 each and I got them from www. aquariumguys.com I've been real happy with them but I'm looking to rig some sort of CO2 reactor in the future.

 

[azn_fishy55]

When I went to AF they said to use diffuser that makes small pubbles that hits a current.They had a taiwanese brand of diffuser that made supper teeny weeny size bubbles that were hit by a flow of water,the duffuser was placed on the bottom while being hit by a flow of water from a Fluval internal filter.

 

[CGGorman]

I'm using an Aqua-Medic "Reactor 1000" plumbed in-line with my cannister. ~100% efficient, no in-tank clutter, silent, and no bubbles to mar the water clarity.

hmm, I get lots of bubbles in the water, typically after 4pm and they come off the plants

funny guy!

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Wrong thread again. Seems like I post in one thread, and it comes out in another. Don't know what I'm doing, lol.

 

[Simpte]

DIY in-line reactor. Cost about $13.00 to make.

 

[ringfinger]

The PGP Power Reactor CO2 system
Built by Plantguild Products


http://www.azgardens.com/newCO22.php

Totally Plantguild Products. The design is easy to copy, but the ones they make are bomb-proof.