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Re: [GSAS-Member] CO2 System Question
Ooh, c02 thread...
I wouldn't buy a refurbished tank for that cost. I have a 2.5# new luxfor
tank that I think was purchased for around $75.00. Doesn't really matter if
its filled, my tank costs less than 5$ to fill, and lasts for over 7 months
for a 55 gallon. I go to A-1 fire supply or something right across the
freemont bridge to get it filled, next to were the GSAS meetings are held.
Some things shouldn't be bought used, a tank for one and also a bed
mattress.
As for the controller posted earlier, it's a bit cheap. For the people
commenting you don't need a solenoid, you dont, but the benefits are great.
I have a full dupla setup w/ a digital controller. It regulates the PH down
to 1/100th of a point. You PH drops to 6.93, it will automatically run until
its raised to 7.0 even, or whateer you set it to.
My plants grew amazingly fast, much so more than w/out c02. There is really
no comparison. The cost for c02 is prohibitive. Some people have used liquid
c02 ona drip system w/ some success, but over time its actually more
expensive.
That being said, I recently broke down my tank and might consider selling my
setup if your interested and contact me off list. I havent tried selling it
(its a year old), just not sure when I will be able to get back into the
swing of things, gonna be a busy year.
-macker
On Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 9:42 AM, Betty Goetz <haika@drizzle.com> wrote:
> > I have enough problems remembering to do weekly water changes, without
> > have to worry if the CO2 is going.
>
> I usually use fish tank water-change water to water my indoor houseplants.
> I have a kajillion of those (weak grin)....so I have reminders. A wilty
> hibiscus is pretty good at getting your attention.
>
> Betty Goetz
>
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