Which Co2 Delivery system are you using

[Urban Aquaria]

as i don't have an external filter, this seems like a good alternative..and theory seems to suggest it is more efficient at dissolving co2 into the water?...

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Reactors can help to dissolve Co2 into the water much more efficiently.

Though without an external filter, you'll have to put that particular Co2 reactor into the tank itself, connected to a submersible pump or powerhead to pump water through it. It'll work too, but just takes up space inside the tank.

[tureblue82]

wow! i bought the co2 reactor yesterday and i am amazed at the efficiency of it dissolving co2!!

i had co2 running for a few days with a ceramic diffuser with powerhead blowing it - no pearling
yesterday bought a co2 reactor at 6pm and installed it, one hour later pearling starts!


To anyone browsing this thread for ideas....

junk the ceramic diffuser unless you like the bubbling effect (and aesthetics) and get the inline co2 diffuser if you have an external filter or get the co2 reactor for maximum efficiency and lesser co2 wastage.

[blu3her0]

as i don't have an external filter, this seems like a good alternative..and theory seems to suggest it is more efficient at dissolving co2 into the water?...

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I think I had seen this product at work in aquariums ever since my childhood...from my limited knowledge, I think the design of this diffuser prolongs the contact time of the co2 bubbles with the water due to the balls inside.

Seems to work well, except that the design may not be to everyone's liking.

[milk_vanilla]

Colleague went to London for business trip, i had asked him to buy me co2art dual stage solenoid, anyone are using their solenoid before? Seems quite reliable according to Uk local forum. There's currently special price at the moment.

[Urban Aquaria]

Colleague went to London for business trip, i had asked him to buy me co2art dual stage solenoid, anyone are using their solenoid before? Seems quite reliable according to Uk local forum. There's currently special price at the moment.

Should be reliable, and the plug/voltage are the same for our local usage too, i've seen the selections on their website and they offer free worldwide shipping... though if your friend can buy it in UK for special price then it could be worth getting that deal.

[ltsai]

Almost bought it too.... Until I give up on the up regulator

[milk_vanilla]

I'll let you guys know once i have this installed on my cylinder. The expectation should be higher than my current ans solenoid, that been doing great job for 2 years.


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[Shadow]

I hope it can fit Singapore CO2 tank. I know the US and Singapore have different standard and size, not sure about UK. If not then you will need to get adapter

[milk_vanilla]

One of their lovely customer service told me it would be fit, let see. Finger crossed.


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[limz_777]

looks like its using a good needle valve ?

[milk_vanilla]

It said using smc needle similar like it being used by ADA, we'll see

[tureblue82]

kind of frustrated with my regulator, cant get a stable stream of bubbles for more than 1-2hrs...adjust to about 1 bubble/sec then will very slowly drop to 0.5buble per sec and so on..zz
It's a $30 regulator with a single meter reading and a knob for adjusting the output.

You guys think if i change to the ANS dual gauge regulator with needle valve will end my frustrations?

[Shadow]

your is manual regulator, it is expected to be unstable

[tureblue82]

your is manual regulator, it is expected to be unstable

Do you think the ANS dual gauge one will be a better choice?
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[Shadow]

everything is better choice as long as not manual regulator. Brand wise does not make any different.

[milk_vanilla]

attaching co2art solenoid now, it's fit well with our cylinder thread. Their precision needle is beyond my expectation ( they claimed can go down till 1 bubble per 5 seconds, i never go that slow).

Let's see how it goes in next couple weeks / months.

[limz_777]

attaching co2art solenoid now, it's fit well with our cylinder thread. Their precision needle is beyond my expectation ( they claimed can go down till 1 bubble per 5 seconds, i never go that slow).

Let's see how it goes in next couple weeks / months.

the one with the smc needle valve ?

[milk_vanilla]

the one with the smc needle valve ?

That's correct.

[limz_777]

That's correct.

what model number it using ?

[milk_vanilla]

i'm not sure if they(co2art) have specific model number, however the model that i got is "Professional Aquarium CO2 Dual Stage Regulator with German Solenoid and SMC Valve"