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Just made my first co2 DIY job, not big enough by any stretch of the imagination for my 300l tank. Think I will juast see if this makes any difference, before I make the purchase of proper setup.
Anyone advise on a cheap but reliable setup for a 300l tanks (80 UK g's).

Cheers

Don't have a answer to the question, but wanted to say dont' decide to not get a CO2 system if you dont see amazing growth. DIY CO2 will often not have the same effect on larger tanks such as yours as they will have on smaller tanks like a 10 or 20 gallon.

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you will not notice as big of a difference using diy co2 as you will with the "professional" setup. for a tank over 30g (us) diy co2 is not as effective or efficient.

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Cheers guys, so what Co2 system would you boys/girls recomend???

Hey.....

I did it, I purchased over the weekend, a new CO2 setup.....I thought I might as well buy the reactor and a extra timer!...
So I have my air pump online at night and my co2 online during the day. Took me a while to configure it all so I am just waiting now to see if it makes a difference seem as the whole lot cost me about £250 + ..I hope all the article I read have proven good.

Cheers

Hi,
IF your tank is not overstocked, and looking like a tank
full of feeders at the LFS, AND your KH is at least 3,
THEN you do not need to shut off the CO2 at night and
turn on the air stone. You can simply allow it to run
at the level you set, 24/7,365.

The only time you would NEED to shut off the CO2 at
night is if you walk into the tank room just before
the lights come on, and find the fish gasping at the
surface. If all is well first thing in the morning
then it is not necessary, and turning off the CO2
is only a "feel good" thing to do.

Frank


Last edited by FRANK at 17-Jan-2005 11:11

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