What Size Aluminum CO2 Tank?

[insomniaclush]

Looking for some opinions on how
large of a co2 tank i should get for a
60-p (15gal'ish) and how long would said tank
last???

                                      Thnx!

[spyke1969]

Re: What Size Aluminum CO2 Tank?

I say as big as you can fit under your stand or can stand to look at.  bigger tanks require less fills& dont cost much more to fill.

[nacra99]

Re: What Size Aluminum CO2 Tank?

either a 5lb or 10lb will do.
the larger, the less trips you'll have to make to fill it up.

[insomniaclush]

Re: What Size Aluminum CO2 Tank?

1: how long would a 10lbs tank last?
2: does co2 gas go bad/stale whathaveyou?
3: whats the average cost for a 10lbs tank?

[nacra99]

Re: What Size Aluminum CO2 Tank?

1: 10 lb lasted me at least 4 months (prob more) on a 75gal
2: CO2 doesn't go stale.
3: New aluminium 10lbs should be about $80 or so. (buy from beverage dealers... not specialty aquarium shoppes... you get them much cheaper). But you can get used ones for much cheaper.

[screename]

Re: What Size Aluminum CO2 Tank?

there are many more variables to consider.  What kind of plants are going to grow and what kind of lighting to you have?