Recommend me a CO2 Regulator

this is me · 06/08/2011, 09:25 AM

It's been a long while that I have to look for a CO2 gauge/regulator so I don't even know what's good in the market right now.
I noticed my 7years old Aqualine regulator guage decided to crapped out last night. The pressure guage is still working but the amount of CO2 left gauge is not. I just filled up the tank a couple weeks ago so it should be full. The regulator itself still works although I don't know how long it will last.

What are some of the regulator to look at? I can't find the same AB regulator anywhere.

sirreal63 · 06/08/2011, 06:37 PM

The Aquarium Plants one is probably the best investment I have made in this hobby.

tkeracer619 · 06/08/2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirreal63

The Aquarium Plants one is probably the best investment I have made in this hobby.

Specifically its the electronic regulator. They have two different ones. Both are electronic. One has a digital readout. You don't need to spend the extra hundred on the one with the readout BUT if cost isn't an issue go with it because it will tell you when its going to run out before it runs out. It tells you how many bubbles since reset so after you run your first bottle out you will know about when you need to refill the bottle. I might swap mine for the led readout for this 1 reason.

It is the best regulator available.

sirreal63 · 06/08/2011, 07:20 PM

I think he is wanting the gauges as well.

James77 · 06/08/2011, 07:31 PM

Aquarium plants or any of the higher end ones from green leaf aquariums. You get what you pay for with regulators

tkeracer619 · 06/08/2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sirreal63

I think he is wanting the gauges as well.

The aquariumplants.com regulator comes complete. You can purchase just the add on box but IME you are shooting yourself in the foot not to purchase the whole thing.

javajaws · 06/09/2011, 09:53 AM

If you want the best you need a true 2-stage (not just 2 guage) regulator:

http://www.labregulator.com/co2_incubator.htm

this is me · 06/09/2011, 11:31 AM

Thanks for the input guys!
Will look into the aquariumplants one.

this is me · 06/10/2011, 11:31 AM

Alright, last night I just realized that the CO2 tank could be empty that's why the pressure guage is readying 0! Sure enough, when I lifted the CO2 bottle this morning it was very light. I don't know what happen but the regulator was pretty loosely screwed in the CO2 bottle so it was leaking this whole time. No wonder why the bottle went from full to empty in just 3 weeks. I got a new CO2 bottle and everything works fine.

I still like the Aquariumplants electronic regulator though. Might just buy it and try it out anyway.

thelostrican · 06/11/2011, 05:16 AM

Best regulator in the market period...I have tried many none like it...

06/08/2011, 09:25 AM	#1
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	Recommend me a CO2 Regulator It's been a long while that I have to look for a CO2 gauge/regulator so I don't even know what's good in the market right now. I noticed my 7years old Aqualine regulator guage decided to crapped out last night. The pressure guage is still working but the amount of CO2 left gauge is not. I just filled up the tank a couple weeks ago so it should be full. The regulator itself still works although I don't know how long it will last. What are some of the regulator to look at? I can't find the same AB regulator anywhere. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

06/08/2011, 06:37 PM	#2
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	The Aquarium Plants one is probably the best investment I have made in this hobby. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

06/08/2011, 07:20 PM	#4
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	I think he is wanting the gauges as well. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

06/08/2011, 07:31 PM	#5
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	Aquarium plants or any of the higher end ones from green leaf aquariums. You get what you pay for with regulators __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

06/09/2011, 09:53 AM	#7
javajaws Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,620	If you want the best you need a true 2-stage (not just 2 guage) regulator: http://www.labregulator.com/co2_incubator.htm __________________ Everyone has an opinion. Accept the fact now that someone isn't going to like yours sooner or later. Current Tank Info: 110g in-wall, ATI 8x54w T5, 2xMP40es, SRO XP-2000i, 2-part Ca/Alk, Apex controlled

06/09/2011, 11:31 AM	#8
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	Thanks for the input guys! Will look into the aquariumplants one. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

06/10/2011, 11:31 AM	#9
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	Alright, last night I just realized that the CO2 tank could be empty that's why the pressure guage is readying 0! Sure enough, when I lifted the CO2 bottle this morning it was very light. I don't know what happen but the regulator was pretty loosely screwed in the CO2 bottle so it was leaking this whole time. No wonder why the bottle went from full to empty in just 3 weeks. I got a new CO2 bottle and everything works fine. I still like the Aquariumplants electronic regulator though. Might just buy it and try it out anyway. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

06/11/2011, 05:16 AM	#10
thelostrican I hate to post Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Borinquen Posts: 222	Best regulator in the market period...I have tried many none like it... __________________ Upgrading!!! 120 to 180.... Current Tank Info: 120 long tank...that looks like an investment bank....

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