Re: [APD] Subject: Co2 the electronic way

["S. Hieber" <shieber at yahoo_com>]

I've seen them work producing extremely fine bubbles. The catch has always been that 1) they aren't any cheaper than compressed gas-- Ithink they actually work out to be more expensive, at least for the long term; 2) sometimes the electronics don't work quite right and you have to learn new swear words to be able to adequately vent your pent up frustration; 3) sometimes the plates foul up and even more expense is necessary to maintain operation; and 4) they aren't exactly an attractive addition to an aquascape -- it's hard to work large matal plates in with the rocks, wood, plants and fish.

On the plus side, 1) they do produce CO2; 2) they are relatively simple to install; and 3) are a gadget (a plus if you loe gadgets)

good luck,
sh
----- Original Message ----
From: David Gruver <gruverd at HOTMAIL_COM>
To: aquatic-plants at actwin_com
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 12:19:15 AM
Subject: [APD] Subject: Co2 the electronic way


1. Co2 the electronic way (Stuart Halliday)


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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:18:41 +0000
I had one of these units in my 150 gallon planted tank.  I could never get 
enough CO2 and posted on aquatic plants.  The reply was for 150 gallons I 
needed 6 of these units.  I checked with the local aquarium shop that I 
trust and they said I needed 6 units.  I now have a CO2 cylinder.  How many 
gallons is your aquarium?  The units work well in putting out CO2, and the 
block will last from 2 to 3 months if you turn it off at night.  One problem 
is the bubbles are fairly big and go straight to the top. Hope that helps.  
David Gruverd at hotmail_com

From: Stuart Halliday <stuart at stuarthalliday_com>

To: aquatic plants digest <aquatic-plants at actwin_com>

I'm tempted to buy one of these electronic CO2 unit that uses a carbon block
instead of a gas.

I can get a cheap one on eBay.

Anyone tried these units? Impressions and opinions are welcome.

--
Stuart Halliday
http://theaquariumwiki.com/

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