WTB CO2 tubing

[xxPinkFlamingo]

I am hoping one of the great Houstonians on here have some CO2 Tubing since I refuse to pay $6 shipping for 3'! I bought some on EBay but it is to skinny to fit on the ADA Diffuser. Preferably someone close to Memorial City Mall/8 and 10, thanks!!!!

[soymilk]

how much you need? length wise? You can also use silicone tubing.

[xxPinkFlamingo]

3', i was told silicone tubing would break down over time.

[armthehomeless]

From:"A Treatise on DIY CO2 Systems for Freshwater-Planted Aquaria"

"Getting the gas to the tank water is the next consideration. Tubing should be selected based upon several factors. One is pressure retention, or the ability of tubing to retain its shape under pressure. As tubing is put under pressure, it should not expand in relation to its diameter. Also the tubing will need to be inert; meaning not break down over time due to chemical reaction with the CO2 gas internally or the air or water externally. This pretty much eliminates standard airline tubing used for fish tank aeration. Another consideration is flexibility.

A good candidate for this application is silicon tubing. It does not react with CO2 as quickly, has good pressure retention characteristics and is very flexible. There is also special tubing designed specifically for carrying CO2 gas, and I would encourage spending the few extra dollars needed to use this. But silicon tubing will last for several years, and is in keeping with the cost savings approach DIY implies"

[Mzungu]

If you don't have any luck, you can always try ADG.

You have the option to select to pay in cash and can pick up yourself. :)

http://www.adgshop.com/Gray_Parts_Set_p/101-506.htm

[kwc1974]

The ADA CO2 parts set has a grey silicone blend tubing in it. Tygon tubing is the prefered "CO2 proof" tubing material choice, but is not neccissary.

I use the ADA CO2 parts set as it is easy, clean and comes with other accessories that you might need. Also I have had some very good luck with it.

Also, do not use clear silicone or regular airline. the tubing that is submerged will "haze" after a short time with. also I have had airline silicone tubing decay or what looked like dryrot after about a year.

[soymilk]

Silicone or vinyl? I heard about vinyl cracking up but not silicone.

Oh well, pm me pinkflamingo I think I have 3' of Ada tubing. Might have some check valves n other junk.

[xxPinkFlamingo]

Thank you so much for your offer, but i got some :) TY All!