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I need a regulator for my co2 tank that I am purchasing tmr I was wondering do I need a bubble counter or no ? And I am purchasing a diffuser tonight for it
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Yes you will need a bubble counter. You doing a planted aquarium?Comment
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I guess so but I am new to this co2 thing I have looked it up tryed to learn but it's still a little confusing to me and also if I turn it off what do I have to do and stuffComment
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You will need a co2 drop checker also.Comment
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would this regulator work bc I am worried it wont fit the co2 tank bc in the description it says not for us or Canada us ? Please help thanksComment
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Looks like a product from Hong Kong.. If I was buying, I would get an American product just to be sure. Good luck buddy...Comment
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So u dont think I should buy it It is hard to find one that is reasonable price also i am gonna get a co2 tank tmr for 35 Is it a good dealComment
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Wow, that is a good deal, I usually see them no less the 80-90 bucks and up.. I think co2 tanks are good for 5 yrs or so, make sure to look what date its got. If it is from 8 or 9 yrs ago it might not be good anymore..Comment
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I would not recommend it. It might be okay, but it looks painfully cheap. I have never seen a regulator look anything like that. I wouldn't touch that thing even if it was free.Originally posted by Ballinxalex View PostVicki
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i made the exact same post last month. stay away from off brand regulator. i got a brand new jbj regulator with solenoid and bubble counter for 40 buck from another member, just keep your eyes out.Comment
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Don't buy the regulator from eBay they are from hong kong they will not fit your co2 tank with out mods ,I just got the aquatek on amazon at a good price and it's working really well and it's cool to the touch not superhot like my other co2 system
I got it with the 6 way splitter for $100 and it came with 6 bubble counters for free too 2-3 days shipping you can't beat it ,,,
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=39.139128,-77.700173Comment
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And if you guys don't want to spend the money to get a co2 tank here is the adaptor for the paintball bottle
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=39.139102,-77.700281Comment
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+1 that regulator is threaded for metric thread co2 cylinders. it also doesnt have a SOV which i feel is a good thing to have. you dont NEED a bubble counter or drop checker. you can set bubbles in the aquarium water and then attach the hose to your diffuser. it wont move around after that until the cylinder pressure drops. i, however, do recommend having the checker and counter just for piece of mind. the set ups made for aquariums are pretty wimpy unless you get a 400$ setup from GLA. Get a quality regulator from a welding or CO2 beverage supply store or off ebay. Good brands are Victor, Veriflow, GO among others. You can get a better quality SOV too if you go that route.
Any of these SOVs in this style would be good (120VAC, 1/8" or 1/4" pipe thread, 2 way valve):
Some good regulators (single or dual stage, must have cylinder adapter for CO2 called CGA320):
NOTE: some of these have a CGA580 male thread adapter for use with argon or another inert gas. the regulator is the same and the adapter may be swapped.
Some good needle / metering valves (you can get them with 1/4" or 1/8" pipe connections if desired:
75G Standard - High Light Planted Community Fish
28G Aquapod - Medium Light Planted Shrimp & Microrasboras
12G Eclipse - Bonsai Planted Betta & Shrimp
29G Standard - Vivarium w/ Red Devil Crabs
45G Exo-Terra - Terrarium w/ Hermit Crabs (in progress)
33G Cubish - Vivarium w/ D.auratus 'blue & bronze'
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So can u give me a list of what I really need for the co2 tank I know I need a tank diffuser and what else is necessary for the setupComment
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