CO2 tank with nitrogen??

[Fisher72]

My CO2 tank that runs my calcium reactor just ran out. A buddy of mine has a tank that was filled to be used to pressurize a beer keg. It says it has nitrogen as well as CO2. can this be used on my reactor? Guessing it can but I would think Ill need to increase the rate of gas. Any one know about what percentage of nitrogen they use for beverage applications??

[lordofthereef]

For the cost of refilling the CO2 tank, I wouldn't risk my system doing this. In theory your idea could work, but I have no idea what this might do to the nitrogen levels in the tank.

[Boomer]

You will get Nitrogen gas bubble disease in your fish is what will happen.

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

You'll likely get a LOT of N2 gas buildup inside the reactor unless it is designed to prevent that.

[Fisher72]

Sounds like not worth taking a chance. I'll get my tank filled tomorrow. Thank for the help everyone.

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

:thumbsup:

Happy Reefing. :)