How do I get CO2 into my fish tank?

davercomeau · 04-13-2008, 01:19 PM

How do I get CO2 from my CO2 tank into my fish tank?

trashion · 04-13-2008, 01:26 PM

You need a regulator, connected to tubing with a check valve and needle valve. Then you need a diffuser or reactor.

JustOneMore20 · 04-13-2008, 02:03 PM

^^Agreed.....need all those parts of a co2 system.

davercomeau · 04-13-2008, 02:12 PM

I have a Sumo regulator and the tubing. What do I use as a diffuser?

trashion · 04-13-2008, 02:29 PM

Here's a tip:
go on www.aquaticplantcentral.com. Become a member. Search for co2 diffuser or co2 reactor and all of your questions will be answered.

JustOneMore20 · 04-13-2008, 03:21 PM

You can use a glass diffuser, powerhead, or reactor. My personal preference is a powerhead. Glass diffusers seem to do best on smaller tanks.

Make sure the check valve you use is brass...plastic will break down. You can get one from here for $13.50 shipped. It goes inline (co2 tank > regulator > needle valve > tubing > check valve > tubing > diffuser/reactor).

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davercomeau Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 24 Posts: 50	How do I get CO2 into my fish tank? How do I get CO2 from my CO2 tank into my fish tank?

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trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,409	You need a regulator, connected to tubing with a check valve and needle valve. Then you need a diffuser or reactor. __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

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trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,409	Here's a tip: go on www.aquaticplantcentral.com. Become a member. Search for co2 diffuser or co2 reactor and all of your questions will be answered. __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

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04-13-2008, 02:03 PM	#3
JustOneMore20 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,654	^^Agreed.....need all those parts of a co2 system.

04-13-2008, 02:12 PM	#4
davercomeau Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 24 Posts: 50	I have a Sumo regulator and the tubing. What do I use as a diffuser?

04-13-2008, 03:21 PM	#6
JustOneMore20 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,654	You can use a glass diffuser, powerhead, or reactor. My personal preference is a powerhead. Glass diffusers seem to do best on smaller tanks. Make sure the check valve you use is brass...plastic will break down. You can get one from here for $13.50 shipped. It goes inline (co2 tank > regulator > needle valve > tubing > check valve > tubing > diffuser/reactor).

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