Re: [APD] paintball CO2 for a mini tank

["Berne Kairunas" <berne at choiceaquariums_com>]

> In partial reference to the 5g yeast question:
> 
> I've just now about finished with an article I'm writing on using a 
20oz 
> paintball co2 cylinder for co2 injection.  I use mine on a 5.5g..  
works 
> well... and has lasted about 5 months before i had to refill.
> 
> article is here:
> http://www.derekparr.com/minico2/
> 
> any editing or other type of suggestions/critiques are very welcome.
> thanks,
> -derek parr
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My big concern about using paintball cylanders for plant tank 
injection is they use a light machine oil in that co2 mix to keep 
your 'marker' (gun if you will) lubed during operation.  I would worry 
about this oil being passed onto the aquarium and causing us all kinds 
of grief.  

Im not trying to say that it cant be done - i'm sure a quality bubble 
counter would filter this small ammount of oil outa the system.

i dont have any hard data to back this up, Just my $0.02 USD.

-- 

-Berne Kairunas
Aquatic Plant Specialist
Choice Aquariums Sales Team


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