CO2 Systems

[carsten]

Where is the best place to pick up a complete Co2 system? What is the price their?
Is it best to buy a tank or can you rent one from local suppliers like BOC Gases?

Thanks

Carsten

[ronrca]

Hi Carsten,
The cheapest is to go and check out the local welding supply shops. You can get everything you need there for a fraction of the cost at the fish stores. You may need to special order the fine precision needle valve. I paid $120cdn for my 10lb canister and refills are $10. Do not rent the canisters. Not worth it. Find a store that will actually sell the canister to you instead.

[Wahter]

I bought my CO2 tanks from Superior products - they sell supplies for kitchens, restaurants, etc...

They are made of aluminum and need to be tested about every 3-5 years for safety.

I have both the regulator/ needle valve/ diffussor kit from Dave Gomberg and I bought the Eheim diffussor to work with the kit fro Marine Monolith Monsters (also bought some check valves from M3 too). They both work fine.

Here are some links:

http://www.aquariumhobbyist.com/discus/dislinks.html#carbondioxide

HTH,

Walter