CO2 kit / algae

**Aeon** · 11th Jan 2004, 10:55

I'm currently using DIY CO2 with a Dernnerle Flipper. The bps is very low at 1 bubble per 3-5 seconds. But my plants are doing quite well due to the efficiency of the flipper.

I'm thinking of getting a pressurised kit to injet more CO2 into the water to promote really good plant growth. I have 45W of daylight for my 2x1x1ft tank and it's quite OK, riccia is pearling, plants are releasing tiny bubbles of O2.

Where can I get a decent set for my tank size at a really cheap prize? Please share your shopping experience thanks!

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I also notice hair/brush algae on my Japonicas, and it seems my 3 yamatos and 3 otocinclus don't really fancy them. What's the best way to get rid of them without havig to take them out? cos they're deeply rooted.

**Sleepy_lancs** · 11th Jan 2004, 13:02

Wow. Thats about 3 wpg. You should consider putting in cylinder. You could try at c328 or check with tts for pricing. Price would be slightly cheaper if you get second hand. For long term, a 5 litres will be cheaper because each top up regardless of size will still be same amount of $ in most lfs.

**Simon** · 11th Jan 2004, 13:34

sleepy_lancs

I think 45watts for a 2ft isn't alot, I believe some members including myself using 72watts

Aeon
A 2nd hand will be cheaper if you want to cut cost. Or else, you can pop by Nature. their Co2 system is reasonable priced

**Sleepy_lancs** · 11th Jan 2004, 13:43

[quote:fb946085b4="Simon"]sleepy_lancs

I think 45watts for a 2ft isn't alot, I believe some members including myself using 72watts

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Yeah.. lol... I know... I ever had 55 x 8 on my 4 ft tank.. reduced it to lower power ones.. kekekek.

**Aeon** · 11th Jan 2004, 17:19

LOL! 45W is wrong my mistake. I have 4 15W tubes so that makes it 60W.

Who knows where to get cheap 5litre?

**TTS** · 11th Jan 2004, 22:48

[quote:da5221a565="Sleepy_lancs"]Wow. Thats about 3 wpg. You should consider putting in cylinder. You could try at c328 or check with tts for pricing. Price would be slightly cheaper if you get second hand. For long term, a 5 litres will be cheaper because each top up regardless of size will still be same amount of $ in most lfs.[/quote:da5221a565]

Hi bro,

Thanks for the recommdation!

tts (Mark)

**clusterbx** · 11th Jan 2004, 23:15

One of the member 'CT' justed posted on the Market Place to sell his 2L CO2 tank for $50.

CO2 tank rarely damaged even if second hand. Unless you decided to hammer the hell out of it or drill a hole in it to release the CO2..just joking, please don't try these methods..it's deadly.

You may want to consider a second hand to start with.