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I really could never get the extra o ring to work without leaking. The CO2 reactor is the way to go, you can get it so there are zero bubbles. You might be able to use a longer hose all coiled up after the diffuser to get same effect. Main problem is the reduction in flow you will get to your...

+1 on the reactor. Seems to be the only way to get a decent pH drop in my tank without literally pouring in CO2 with the valve open! I think a few of Amano’s big tanks must use some kind of in line solution, maybe between the sump and tank? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s what I have. Got a big pub cylinder but supplier is a 40 min trip in a direction I don’t go much! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I use a CO2 Art regulator and gas from a pub supplier. Pretty sure it’s a standard thread. You have to select your region when buying the reg. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m still not totally happy with the size of the bubbles. A lot of big ones that must be just wasting CO2. I was thinking of setting up one of the APS filter boosters as a CO2 reactor. I can see @Zeus uses bio-balls as media, is it the black plastic kind I need or the white ceramic kind...

Tried adding another O ring but that just resulted in leaking. Put a new membrane in, think it looks better already (not had it’s 24 hrs bedding in yet). Still not the mist I was after but an improvement Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks a video would be helpful. Think I’ll take mine to pieces, see if something is leaking... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve played around with working pressure and BPS but still getting “coarse” bubbles. Will probably contact them, if I can’t get it to work. Anyone who has one that is working “properly” mind posting a vid, so I know what I’m aiming for? Thanks T Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the advice. I’m running it at about 32 psi. Quite a high bps. Only been set up for 24 hours, so I’ll give it a bit longer to “bed in” Do you think orientation is important? Currently off vertical Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got one of these and set it up on my external filter. The bubbles coming out look quit big to me? Is this normal? Drop checker still went green just like with the in-tank Diffusor Sorry about the weird kids TV in the background! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the advice guys, I’ll gradually up the CO2, tank is around 180 L. Got a good colony of CRS so I don’t want to gas them all! PH pen recommendations? Cheers, T Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve just got a new regulator so, I’m trying to get the BPS right. My diffuser is at the bottom right and the drop checker is at the top left. After six hours, it’s still only a blue/green not the apple green desired. Plenty of flow, two external filters and a hydor 900. Should I change the...

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I’ve been using the Solenoid for about a week now, 5 hrs on. Gone up to 8 hrs today. It gets quite warm but the “bolt” underneath gets too hot to touch for more than 30 secs. This all makes me a bit nervous. It’s probably fine but is a bit distracting for me. I’ve read the Aquamedic M-Ventil...

Thanks for the excellent information! Very detailed! I still have the mounting bracket, so will probably look to put it external to the cabinet. Thanks again. T Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve been testing my old CO2 kit, I ran the whole rig for about 1 hour, just to see if it all works. Picking up the Solenoid valve, it’s very hot. Not burning but certainly uncomfortable to hold in the hand. Is this normal? I don’t want a fire hazard! It is 10 years old but has been in...

Thanks for the advice guys. Going to cycle my tank without plants, so got a while to check all the CO2 kit, replace O rings etc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi, looking for some quick advice. I’ve had this regulator in storage for several years. It’s endured a couple of house moves. At some point the plastic over one of the dials has been broken. Otherwise it looks fine. Do you think this would compromise it’s safety? Will be using with a small...