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Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I need some advice.
I have upgraded to a 125 gallon aquarium recently. My plan was to have a moderate light planted tank. I have two 36" Finnex Planted+ 24/7 lights. I was only going to do DIY CO2 until this morning. I found out that my well water combined with the rocks in my tank puts my pH around 7.8 - 8.0. Rather than adding chemicals to lower the pH I decided I might as well go all in and get a CO2 system (kill two birds with one stone). I have looked into a few but I wanted to know if this one seems reasonable.
GLA GRO-1 CO2 Regulator
The Milwaukee MC122 pH Controller allows you to monitor pH and maintain desired CO2 levels in your aquarium. The MC122 is designed to connect to the solenoid of your CO2 regulator. It regulates the release of carbon dioxide, which is directly related to pH. Once a desired pH is set, the controller will signal the solenoid valve to prompt the CO2 regulator to stop releasing or to release more CO2 in order to maintain the set pH.
I have upgraded to a 125 gallon aquarium recently. My plan was to have a moderate light planted tank. I have two 36" Finnex Planted+ 24/7 lights. I was only going to do DIY CO2 until this morning. I found out that my well water combined with the rocks in my tank puts my pH around 7.8 - 8.0. Rather than adding chemicals to lower the pH I decided I might as well go all in and get a CO2 system (kill two birds with one stone). I have looked into a few but I wanted to know if this one seems reasonable.
GLA GRO-1 CO2 Regulator
- Industrial regulator body
- Custom precision GLA needle valve
- Pro-class solenoid valve with ‘cool touch’ technology keeps the solenoid cool to the touch during operation
- Custom GLA bubble counter with advanced filtration and check valve to protect internal components of regulator
- Professional quality pneumatic components
- Forged brass and die cast for durability and accurate machining
- Dual gauge (tank volume and working pressure)
- No end-of-tank dumps
- We are confident that our GRO-series GLA CO2 regulators rise above and outlast the competition
- The innovative modular manifold, allows the user to add manifold blocks with ease, and expand CO2 supply, independently, to up to 5 aquariums
- Our GRO-series regulators can adapt to the expansion of your aquarium system, allowing you to use one regulator for multiple tanks
- Our CO2 experts build each regulator to order and provide longterm customer care for each regulator shipped out
- Custom built, pressure tested, and leak tested in the USA
- Installation: CGA-320 threads
- Output Pressure Gauge: 0 - 60 PSI
- Tank / High Pressure Gauge: 0 - 2000 PSI
- Integral PRV: Pressure Relief Valve releases at 51 - 53 PSI
- 6 foot electrical cord
The Milwaukee MC122 pH Controller allows you to monitor pH and maintain desired CO2 levels in your aquarium. The MC122 is designed to connect to the solenoid of your CO2 regulator. It regulates the release of carbon dioxide, which is directly related to pH. Once a desired pH is set, the controller will signal the solenoid valve to prompt the CO2 regulator to stop releasing or to release more CO2 in order to maintain the set pH.
- Range: 0.0 ~ 14.0PH
- Accuracy: ±0.2PH
- Resolution: 0.1PH
- User selectable Hi/Low Set Point
- Manual 2 point calibration
- Double junction pH electrode with 2m cable (BNC connector)
- Alarm indicates when reading is higher/lower than set point
- Power Supply: 12 VDC
- Select a 5lb, 10lb or 15lb aluminum CO2 cylinder. Cylinder ships empty.
- Check valve permits flow in one direction only.
- Brass permaseal provides a permanent seal for the connection between your CO2 regulator and cylinder.
- CO2 resistant, high pressure rated tubing. This is not silicone tubing, with our tubing no CO2 will be wasted. Quantity: 10 feet