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Greetings, Does anyone have a review or experience with the Red Sea CO2 pro paintball system w/solenoid. I'm starting to design a 72 gal. planted and could use some feedback. Thanks

My only thoughts would be that the CO2 can for use with paintball guns are measured in oz.(usually 12 or 24) not lbs. What this means is they are usually small and will probably run out quickly on a larger tank like your 72. I'd get a 5-10 lb can setup myself.

Sorry I don't have any input on the actual product you are looking at.

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I used a co2 paintball tank when I switched to CO2 pressure system from a yeast sytem. (I use co2 to control Ph - CO2 will lower your ph). It works fine but you end up filling the tank alot. I have found it cheaper to fill a 10lb tank and you can buy a new tank online cheap.Try a beverage suppliers. The only reason I see for a very small tank would be space. Remember you you control the output with a needle valve. I would also suggest geting a CO2 reactor. You will save money because you don't waste the gas. Also use co2 tubing or the gas will leak through the hose. The reactors in my opion work the best and they are compact. they come in two sizes 200gal and 100gal. Even if you use yeast they still don't waste very little of the gas. I only know of 2 places online and the price is the same. Floridadriftwood.com and Aquariumplants.com. Aquarium plants also offer a regulator system with a 3yr warrenty most only offer 6month to a year, and the parts a top grade.

Djrichie
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