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	CO2 Machines?
BigGee168 Enthusiast Posts: 245 Kudos: 209 Votes: 42 Registered: 18-Jan-2004	Sup guys! I recently went to my LFS and I ran upon a co2 device where u just plug it in the outlet and the machine will make sythetic co2. Here is the link http://www.perthaquarium.com.au/specials.htm Has anyone heard of this product and used it? I would like to hear some feedback TIA Gee !!I think I just learned somthing new!!
Posted 16-Feb-2006 09:59
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	Gee, I never used this system but I believe to remember that we discussed it here quite a while back. Basically the issues mentioned where: - Inconsistent Carbon production as the unit ages - Too expensive for what it does - Will not work on larger tanks, except if you get multiple units (plus then also the issues mentioned above) Hope I remembered this right, Ingo Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 16-Feb-2006 12:36
BigGee168 Enthusiast Posts: 245 Kudos: 209 Votes: 42 Registered: 18-Jan-2004	In that case I'm gonna pass on that machine. Hey but that look pretty promising! Gee !!I think I just learned somthing new!!
Posted 17-Feb-2006 02:25
gaulfinger Fingerling Posts: 32 Kudos: 22 Votes: 66 Registered: 20-Aug-2005	This looks similar in function to the Zac Carbo Plus unit that I have. It's made in Germany and I got it from Dr.Foster&Smith. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=4610&N=2004+113779 It does a great job of creating a steady stream of fine CO2 bubbles. My 72 gallon tank has been holding at 10ppm CO2 and pH 7.2. The unit it pretty much max'd out at this size tank. The Zac unit also has a side-effect of attracting calcium deposits on its metal plates, further softening the water. My water is now only 3 deg GH. I have fish that like it soft... The only down side (at least for this unit) is the cost of the carbon block refills. I've had it since October and I'm into my 3rd block. At $40 US apiece, that's a bit costly. They would probably last longer in a smaller tank. I do plan to move to canister injection for the 72g (and larger when it's time to upgrade the tank :-) For a smaller tank, the electrolysis process is a good, simple way to go. I also recommend putting it on a timer (perhaps the same timer already in place for lighting?) to extend the life of the carbon. I did this on my 3rd block and it has already outlasted the others. The CO2 levels haven't changed since the gas probably went to waste at night anyway. Gary
Posted 23-Feb-2006 06:27


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