shadowstars123
Aquarium Advice Freak
Not at all. I did prop it up as you suggested.
I appreciated the info though. I just didn't have time respond at the time. So I'll say thanks now!
Thankfully, I got a new stand for the tank, and as soon I have time, will replace it with the old one. I will be able keep the cylander upright then.
The regulator was a gift, but I see the Milwaukee MA95 online costing $80-$90. You can probably get it for much less without the electric selinoid. When I switch tanks out I am going to take the selinoid off, as I decided I really don't want or need to put it on a timer or ph controller.
The CO2 was outrageous, but costs are very, very high were I live in Alaska. So, that price is going to vary greatly depending on where you live and if you buy your own cylander and have it fillled, or some places you pay a base price for a full one and then trade it for another for a cheaper price when its empty.
I already had CO2 tubing, which lasts longer than regular air tubing. I forgot the price, so it wasn't too much more than regular airline tubing.
I already had a glass diffuser at the time and it wasn't much, less than $5.
I bought two imported stainless steel check valves for $16, shipping included.
I later bought an inline diffuser for about $20.
For me, the expense of it all was worth every cent, and I'm a tightwad!
That's alot of cash... Maybe i'll wait a while