Recommendation for CO2 Regulator

[Cal]

I'm currently running CO2art regulator on my 55gal and I'm super happy with it! Unfortunately, they are not taking orders currently. Anyone have any recommendations for a reliable CO2 regulator? I plan on using it on my 29gal.

 

[FishEggs]

I'm guessing the tanks are not near each other?

 

[Cal]

I'm guessing the tanks are not near each other?

Unfortunately not... 55gal is on the 1st floor and 29's on the 3rd. Lol~

 

[Becca]

Nick Kinser (GWAPA) recommended Aquatek to me as an inexpensive and reliable regulator. The basic model is pre-set, so no fiddling with dials and pressure. They used to be available on Amazon, but now I think you have to buy directly from the company either via their website or ebay.

I am very happy with a secondhand Green Leaf Aquariums model I got, but my understanding is that those are rather pricey.

 

[Cal]

I'm looking at the green leaf products and it looks like no expense was spared! I'll have to look into Aquatek!

 

[b considine]

You can always look for a beer CO2 regulator. Won't have the bells and whistles, but costs much less.

Blaise

 

[Becca]

You can always look for a beer CO2 regulator. Won't have the bells and whistles, but costs much less.

Blaise

Blaise - operationally, what are the differences? I'd imagine you could still add an in-line bubble counter and plug it into a controller.

I'm guessing they're not designed to adequately seal against End of Tank Dump?

 

[Cal]

What do you guys think about this option?
Hydroponics (Co2) Regulator Emitter System with Solenoid Valve Accurate and Easy to Adjust Flow Meter Made of High Quality Brass - Shorten up and Double Your Time for Harvesting - Not for Aquarium Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016NGH4M6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dSBJzbBY0ARMR

It has great reviews for aquarium use minus having difficulty fine tuning bps. To midigate that problem I was gonna add a control vavle.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/SMC-AS20...93696&wl11=online&wl12=41214450&wl13=&veh=sem

The valves were recommended to me by Justin from H2O Plants on YouTube. He uses the valves to adjust the amount of CO2 each aquarium gets when he splits a line.

At the end I'll be spending under $70 for the set up.

 

[b considine]

Blaise - operationally, what are the differences? I'd imagine you could still add an in-line bubble counter and plug it into a controller.

I'm guessing they're not designed to adequately seal against End of Tank Dump?

Not really sure, as I never pursued it. I think the lack of a solenoid is the major thing. Aaron Talbot originally pointed me toward the beer regulators as a cheap, but viable, option.

Blaise