Co2 for a small tank

[Liz Sagara]

http://refillpropanegrilltankssalep...ized_20g_CO2_Kit___0_7_ounces-B0049RL3H4.html

Is that thing okay to use? I want one for my 5.5 gallon and my 10 gallon planted tanks. what about this thing?

http://www.google.com/products/cata...-Lc0QHxtuiUAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIUBEPMCMAA#start=20

 

[ChrisLife]

OKay the first link might be expired not sure, but its a propane refill site that has a bad reputation, you dont want propaon you want co2. The second link is the same thing as a DIY co2, i mean im sure it works but for 20-40 dollars, i would say just make your own co2. DIY co2 is very cheap and affordable, the second link is the same thing as DIY co2 but with a price tag on it and fancy equipment. Just do diy co2 then put the hose into your HOB filter, its will help the co2 get absorbed into the water. Although theres one problem, for a 5g, maybe even a 10g it might be too strong, so at night your probably going to have to run an air pump, or take the hose out of the filter intake and let it bubble like that, because you can poison the fish with to much co2 with such a small tank. I say do your research on DIY co2, and take it slow, because with such a small tank, a lot can go wrong, the best is for a pressurized co2 tank but thats expensive but at least you can turn it off unlike DIY or the link above.

Any more questions feel free to ask.

 

[Liz Sagara]

I don't have a HOB filter on my 5.5 It's just an internal filter and doesn't provide much circulation due to the fact of having a half moon Betta in there. I'm gonna make a smaller one for my 5.5 I think. out of a 12 oz water bottle... but I can't find a recipie for DIY that small.

 

[benzjamin13]

I have the Fluval Pressurized CO2 88g System. Works great and easy to set up.

 

[Liz Sagara]

where could I find one small enough for a 5.5 and a 10 gallon?

 

[benzjamin13]

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.c...3csegpl&ref=6112&subref=AA&CAWELAID=733997494

 

[ChrisLife]

Yeah like i said pressurized is the way to go, DIY is gonna be a pain for a smaller tank.

 

[Liz Sagara]

Wow... that's going to get expensive quick... 13.99 for 3 of those tiny things...? How long do they last?

 

[ChrisLife]

Not sure how long they last, but they're aren't meant to be bought when they run out, you have to find a place where you can refill co2, look for places that refill paint ball guns, if your lucky and tell the guy you'll be a regular he might give you a small discount for coming in often. You can do the came thing by buying a bigger canister for something like a paint ball, and using that, it would last longer, but like i said it needs to be refilled.

 

[Liz Sagara]

That particular link is meant to be bought. They sell refills in trios. There's an oxygen place here in town but no C02 places.