So while at my LFS I saw they had an inexpensive C02 system ($50). I know it's not high end or ideal, but thought it would be a good place to start without a large cost outlay.
I know nothing about bubble count or rate I would need for my 40g planted... It uses the 45gram c02 cannisters.
Anyone have any general idea how long one of those would last in my setup? It appears to have a manual valve, so i'd have to remember to turn it on when I got up and the light comes on, and turn it off as soon as I get home from work...
Was thinking if it worked decent, I could started upgrading components as I go, like a solenoid I could hook up to my timer so I wouldn't have to turn it on and off manually...
Thre LFS has the 45gram canisters for $10 each, which I'm sure I could probably find cheaper online, just wondering how long they'd last to get a general idea of ongoing cost... Trying to do as good as my limited finances allow.
Or for a few dollars more I could mail order a Fluval setup that uses 88gram canisters... and the canisters are about the same cost...
I guess I'm just looking for how long a 45gram or 88gram canister would last me. Trying to get info before I jump into the shallow end, lol.
I know nothing about bubble count or rate I would need for my 40g planted... It uses the 45gram c02 cannisters.
Anyone have any general idea how long one of those would last in my setup? It appears to have a manual valve, so i'd have to remember to turn it on when I got up and the light comes on, and turn it off as soon as I get home from work...
Was thinking if it worked decent, I could started upgrading components as I go, like a solenoid I could hook up to my timer so I wouldn't have to turn it on and off manually...
Thre LFS has the 45gram canisters for $10 each, which I'm sure I could probably find cheaper online, just wondering how long they'd last to get a general idea of ongoing cost... Trying to do as good as my limited finances allow.
Or for a few dollars more I could mail order a Fluval setup that uses 88gram canisters... and the canisters are about the same cost...
I guess I'm just looking for how long a 45gram or 88gram canister would last me. Trying to get info before I jump into the shallow end, lol.