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Re: Aquatic Plants Digest V3 #850
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> Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 11:16:34 -0600
> From: "Tony Rubin" <jedi at enteract_com>
> Subject: CO2 Setup
>
> I have read the information on The Krib and I think I have a pretty good
> idea of how to setup a CO2 system, but I want to be sure I get the right
> thing. I found a local home brew store that sells tanks of CO2. They
have
> some that are filled, but they don't fill them there, but I know where
they
> can be filled so that is no problem. They are asking $59 for a 5 pound
> tank, which from what I read seems reasonable. The next part is what I
need
> a little help with. I am thinking about purchasing the following from
Pet
> Warehouse.
>
> Aqualine Buschke Regulator Gauge $129.95
> Aqualine Buschke Bubble Counter $24.95
> Aqualine Buschke Reactor $27.95
>
> From what I read the above regulator gauge includes the pressure reducer
and
> fine settings valve which seems to be exactly what I'm supposed to get,
> although they are sometimes two pieces. The bubble counter also includes
> the equivlant to a check valve.
>
> If anyone could possible take a look at Pet Warehouse's web site or
catalog
> and confirm that this is what I need, it would be most appreciated.
>
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One kind member by the name of Justin coached me on a CO2 setup, and I will
pass on the info which I obtained through my own search:
Regulator: Victor #SR2530 available through a welding supply (about $45)
Fine Needle Valve control: Hoke " milli-mite #1300 with 1 degree stem".
(about $55 for the Bass, $105 for Stainless Steel), Check under Valves in
your yellow pages.
The Eheim setup also appears to be highly recommended by THE LIST ($199
through Pet Warehouse last time I checked).
As to the tank, the $59 sounds like a good deal to me. You might get a #10
for about the same price.
M. Jordan