I want to see your CO2 setup

[blert]

I'm in the market for a CO2 setup. I would like to see what you folks have with a description of the parts you are using. I am also interested in where you got it and the customer service you got from that company. Also, your experiences with your setup, bad or good, would be appreciated. Do you have issues with "dumping"?

This is the setup I am considering purchasing...
http://www.aquariumplants.com/product_p/co2-a1.htm
...or some sort of variation on this centered around the electronic regulator.

Thanks for your time.

 

[fort384]

IMO you can't beat the MA957 from Milwaukee. Mine has been going strong for years, never had a problem.

$89 - Milwaukee MA957 CO2 Regulator, Free Priority Shipping!

$89 shipped includes most of what you need - regulator, needlevalve, selenoid, bubble counter.

You would need to get a CO2 tank ($40-80).

You would also need to add a method of diffusion - you could build an inline reactor with parts from home depot and about a 1/2 hour for $10.

Here is a pic of mine: Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community - fort384's Album: 29g FW planted - Picture

If space and aesthetics are a concern, and price is not, I also have a 74-YA ADA system. It is amazing for a small tank... but also pricey.

IMO the system you linked is overpriced and includes things you just don't need. The pH controller is not a requirement. I do have an SMS122 hooked up to 1 of my systems, but it is by no means a requirement. A timer works just as well.

 

[Craigthor]

I can try:

Custom built fully stainless Steel dual stage regulator with dual swagelok needle valves and nickle plated bubble counters.

For diffusion I use a pair of aquariumplants.com CarbonDoser EXT 5000's plumbed into my system.

Craig

 

[mfdrookie516]

Here was mine-

DIY reactor in the bottom pic. I had the MA957 and loved it. Sold it when I decided I didn't like co2 anymore.

 

[blert]

Thanks for the replies. Nice systems all. As far as dumping issues are concerned... Getting around this would just be a matter of refilling the co2 before the pressure got to low in the tank, no?

IMO the system you linked is overpriced and includes things you just don't need. The pH controller is not a requirement. I do have an SMS122 hooked up to 1 of my systems, but it is by no means a requirement. A timer works just as well.

Yes, it is pricey but... The electronic gadget removes two of the most failure prone units from the system, the solenoid and the needle valve. IMO that might just be worth the extra 100$ right there as it will cost that much just to replace each of those one time. They also guarantee no dumping and has a three year warranty. The 122 I can do without so I can shave off another 100$ right there.