Phlash
Member
Hi everyone, (first post, please be kind
)
I have been keeping and breeding fish for too long now, and have used yeast based CO2 to help some plant growth. (mostly to help the fish be comfortable and keep algae at bay) I am finding the yeast system inconsistent and I think this is causing some algae problems.
I am ready to invest in a pressurised system for a modest tank and challenge myself to a proper planted aquascape.
The tank is a Juwel Lido 120, with 2 x 24W T5 tubes.
I am likely to replace this in 12-18 months with a custom built 160L tank. I intend to use pressurised CO2, EI ferts and liquid CO2 as a supplement.
I have been reading *lots* of entries on the site, and am convinced I should go for a refillable system rather than disposable. I am currently trying to find a source for a suitable CO2 cylinder in Nottingham.
I would like the system to fit in the cabinet beneath the tank so size is an issue. If anyone can help, please shout! It could yet end up being a fire extinguisher, but there do seem to be other sizes of cylinder available (non FEs).
So my first question is about regulator/solenoid combo.
Has anyone used these :- Aquarium CO2 Dual Stage Regulator and Solenoid Magnetic Valve | CO2Art.co.uk - CO2 Aquarium Specialists
This is a dual stage and dual gauge regulator. I am hoping this will be precise and consistent, and avoid the risk of EOTD.
If this is not recommended, are the other CO2Art regulators OK?
Many thanks for reading through, what will probably be the first of many posts, and for your advice,
Phil.
I have been keeping and breeding fish for too long now, and have used yeast based CO2 to help some plant growth. (mostly to help the fish be comfortable and keep algae at bay) I am finding the yeast system inconsistent and I think this is causing some algae problems.
I am ready to invest in a pressurised system for a modest tank and challenge myself to a proper planted aquascape.
The tank is a Juwel Lido 120, with 2 x 24W T5 tubes.
I am likely to replace this in 12-18 months with a custom built 160L tank. I intend to use pressurised CO2, EI ferts and liquid CO2 as a supplement.
I have been reading *lots* of entries on the site, and am convinced I should go for a refillable system rather than disposable. I am currently trying to find a source for a suitable CO2 cylinder in Nottingham.
I would like the system to fit in the cabinet beneath the tank so size is an issue. If anyone can help, please shout! It could yet end up being a fire extinguisher, but there do seem to be other sizes of cylinder available (non FEs).
So my first question is about regulator/solenoid combo.
Has anyone used these :- Aquarium CO2 Dual Stage Regulator and Solenoid Magnetic Valve | CO2Art.co.uk - CO2 Aquarium Specialists
This is a dual stage and dual gauge regulator. I am hoping this will be precise and consistent, and avoid the risk of EOTD.
If this is not recommended, are the other CO2Art regulators OK?
Many thanks for reading through, what will probably be the first of many posts, and for your advice,
Phil.