Is the diffuser on there the one you found and liked in Germany? I've been wanting to buy that exact one for a while now after seeing your video of it in action
When you open the bottle you should try to do it slowly. Point the regulator away from you and crack it open slow as possible. Thats a lot of pressure hitting the regular. Very unlikely the regular will fail but it has happened. Its one of the first things they teach in welding school. Love all your videos. They teach me so much i never thought i could actually give some helpful advice then i saw you turn on the CO2 and was like HERE IS MY CHANCE.
Random question... i was wondering since you've had experience with welding regulators if youve had any experience with random aquarium regulators and if so which ones are more accurate at the pressures an aquarium would see?
Wow! Working on my first carpet tank and was very intimidated by CO2 injection. Now I have a very clear understanding of what it is, how it works, and am super confident in doing this myself. Thank you so much for educating me!!!!
I'd call this perfect timing, I've been debating adding CO2 on a couple tanks, and this was the nudge I needed. Thanks for the great advice (especially about CO2 cylinder temps)
I visited the aquarium co op shop for the first time in Edmonds two days ago, and the service I received is the best I’ve ever had in terms of pet or aquarium stores. I’ll be returning for further investments as the knowledge there is really helping me get deeper into making fresh water aquarium tanks. Awesome stuff.
I'm binge watching your videos now because you explain things very well sir. Been keeping fish alive for 30 years but never fully understood how to get a planted tank to work correctly. I feel like I can do this more confidently now and more so the more I watch you. Thanks mate!
Phew, so glad I found this video!! Just starting getting into planted tanks and had no idea what to do. Lucky for me, a member of my planted tanks facebook group pointed me in the right direction and now I'm well on my way to healthy, happy, plant filled tanks!
Thank god I found this video. It really broke this down in a way I could understand compared to other videos like this that assume you know the language already. Great job.
Honestly the best video on this. About to get this CO2 and everything else on TH-cam wasn't too helpful. You brought all the important points to the forefront
Great description . Now I understand you have to have a pH checker. Could you please explain how does it work and how would you install it in a home aquarium ?
Thanks for this great vid on co2 Cory, I think I’m going to give it a go on my aquascaped tank. You’ve taken away the scariness I had of trying it mate.🤙
Thank you for a great descriptive video. I would like to have seen a device which measured the amount of CO2 you were actually distributing into the aquarium, to ensure no fish were at risk of being harmed when I did it, but you did not have any fish in the tank used demonstrated.
Use a plastic check valve in the CO2 line. A brass check valve will actually fail when it's in contact with aquarium water for long period of time. Speaking from experience :)
+professorM yes, I am a fan of the plastic valve too, but the internet is afraid it degrades the plastic. Which it does, but for me my store co2 is on year 6 without replacing them etc.
You probably should have covered the washer that is a requirement for a good seal. You are using a threaded washer insert, which is a great option, but they don't usually come preinstalled on co2 cylinders. Usually you get a little nylon washer which you will need to place on the seal manually when attaching the regulator.
I would highly recommend using plumbers tape wrapped in the direction of the threads of the co2 tank so that way you don’t have to wait for the temperature to cool down
Some great information here! For the beginners out there... You mentioned the needle value adjusts the amount of bubbles per second, how does one count those bubbles ? How many 'bubbles' is enough? Do I need more bubbles for a larger tank than a smaller tank? I love my Co2 setup, can't imagine keeping plants with out one. (Of course, you don't NEED Co2 for most aquatic plants).
Random info for those thinking about soda stream co2 for a source tr21.4 is the thread you need to adapt from to whatever thread the regulator has(cga320 & w21.8 are common). Another side note not mentioned is the stages in the regulator... they are to keep the pressure the same as the tank pressure lowers 3 Stage and dual stage regulators are very pricey in comparison to more basic regulators. Also note some "regulators" are nothing more than an on/off valve not an actual regulator(no gauges is a dead give away)
You really should have covered the washer that you need to use when attaching the regulator to the cylinder. You are using a washer insert which is a great option, but those generally don't come with the cylinder. Usually you'll get a cheap nylon washer which you'll need to place on the connection when connection the regulator.
Out of curiosity, I see a lot of video's where the needle valve is placed after/behind the electromagnetic valve - but does it matter whether you place the needle valve before or after the electromagnetc valve?
Hi. I would like to ask you if a basic Sponge Filter would be a good match with CO2 in a well planted tank? I am thinking of that as a set up, but concerned that I would need more flow to distribute the CO2 bubbles? Thank you for all you vids! Your world wide. Cheers from the UK.
Do you find an in-tank co2 diffuser versus an in-line diffuser works well in a large tank? I have a 78 gallon and find that an in-line diffuser works well with my canister filter to cover the whole tank in co2. Of course if you don’t use a canister filter then an in-tank diffuser may be only diffuser option. I’m glad to see you using the cheap plastic check valve for your co2 line. I was worried I’d need the metal high pressure ones for co2 rigid lines versus air lines. Thank you!
I can clearly say that CO2 is very important. I have had a CO2 system in my aquarium in the living room for a few years now. The plants grow very well and there is almost no algae. In January, I set up a new tank for a betta and I wanted to go without CO2 here. Unfortunately, the plants are growing really poorly and I also have green algae, probably still from the settling-in phase. The Limnophila sessiliflora is growing a little, but unfortunately green algae forms relatively quickly on it. There is only a little algae on the Hygrophila polysperma, but it has hardly changed since the aquarium was started. I haven't had to cut it once yet. If I didn't cut this plant in my tank with CO2 for 8 weeks, it would probably have gone completely out of control by now and the fish would no longer be able to move around. 😂 The other nutrients are sufficiently available in the new tank. Although the light is not that strong (Chihiros B 45), it should be enough for moderate growth. So it must be caused by the lack of CO2. I was already aware beforehand that it would make a clear difference, but I hadn't expected that even such simple plants, which are even labeled as being able to grow without CO2, would grow so poorly. Normally, green algae should disappear by itself at some point after the running-in phase. But I'm not sure whether they will actually go away at some point with such slow plant growth. 🤔
My tanks are low tech because Co2 is scary to me. This helped explain it quite a bit. I have three 10-gallon planted tanks. Do they sell easier systems for small tanks?
You mentioned running the CO2 directly to the intake. Would you use a diffuser under the intake or just run the tube into the intake hose? My FX4 shuts off every 12 hours to release gas would this cause any problems with the pump/bacteria or anything?
Thanks man I'm looking into doing a planted tank with my 55gallon I think it would be cool to have a bunch of tetras or something that schools in a planted tank. Have a great day.
The pinned link to buy the regulator from Aquarium Co-Op only leads to a diffuser. I'd prefer to buy from Aquarium Co-Op, but I guess they decided not to carry them on their website. What regulator is recommended? I've read some real horror stories in Amazon reviews and don't want to risk getting something that might fail.
Hi...great video! If I were to do 10 x 20 gal longs wall setup...and merge the water system so I can just add co2 to one areas n all tanks get it...how long after night time shut off would the co2 take to reach all tanks? What canister(s) would you suggest I buy...geez you're the best thank you!
I have half a dozen smaller tanks that I've been considering injecting co2 to - is there a splitter for the regulator to run the co2 into multiple tanks or am I better off connecting the tank via a a sump and injecting to the sump (does that even work?)
Awesome video! Definitely helped me understand the basics of setting up a CO2 system. I've seen diagrams that suggest a bubble counter in their design. Is that necessary? Where would it go?
New here and I love the video very informative, also I just got into the hobby of having my first 55 gallon fresh water planted tank wish me luck guys and any Information my way will be greatly appreciated thank you.
Does the co2 bubbles need to be blowing around the tank or is it fine just going up the surface? What I did was put the diffuser directly infront of the outflow to spread the bubbles across the tank.
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Is the diffuser on there the one you found and liked in Germany? I've been wanting to buy that exact one for a while now after seeing your video of it in action
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Need to update the link to your new CO2 regulator or make a new video on the main page.
When you open the bottle you should try to do it slowly. Point the regulator away from you and crack it open slow as possible. Thats a lot of pressure hitting the regular. Very unlikely the regular will fail but it has happened. Its one of the first things they teach in welding school. Love all your videos. They teach me so much i never thought i could actually give some helpful advice then i saw you turn on the CO2 and was like HERE IS MY CHANCE.
Random question... i was wondering since you've had experience with welding regulators if youve had any experience with random aquarium regulators and if so which ones are more accurate at the pressures an aquarium would see?
I also recommend thread tape?
@@rynow1992NOT on the threads of the tank ...the threads are designed such that if you tighten the nut you will not need teflon tape.
@@stephenbrown7545 appreciate the response! Genuinely want sure! 🙂🙂
Thanks bud, your info is definitely being used by a new co2 setup user :)
Wow! Working on my first carpet tank and was very intimidated by CO2 injection. Now I have a very clear understanding of what it is, how it works, and am super confident in doing this myself. Thank you so much for educating me!!!!
How is the carpet going so far? I think I'm in the same boat you were when you posted this
First video I've seen where someone explained not just how, but WHY these things are done. This is the best aquarium channel on TH-cam for a reason.
People are saying its an old video... Well new to me thanks for the info, Hadn't done research into this subject yet so it was well worth the watch.
A pretty hard thing to understand, when you're totally new to all this CO2 stuff, but explained really simple and yet thorough, thank you SO much!
I'd call this perfect timing, I've been debating adding CO2 on a couple tanks, and this was the nudge I needed. Thanks for the great advice (especially about CO2 cylinder temps)
Same
I visited the aquarium co op shop for the first time in Edmonds two days ago, and the service I received is the best I’ve ever had in terms of pet or aquarium stores. I’ll be returning for further investments as the knowledge there is really helping me get deeper into making fresh water aquarium tanks. Awesome stuff.
I'm binge watching your videos now because you explain things very well sir. Been keeping fish alive for 30 years but never fully understood how to get a planted tank to work correctly. I feel like I can do this more confidently now and more so the more I watch you. Thanks mate!
Phew, so glad I found this video!! Just starting getting into planted tanks and had no idea what to do. Lucky for me, a member of my planted tanks facebook group pointed me in the right direction and now I'm well on my way to healthy, happy, plant filled tanks!
Old or new, this was perfect timing for me to watch. I actually just ordered a bunch of this equipment last night to set up my Co2 system.
You the best teaching Co2 System setup.
This is exactly the video I needed this point in the hobby. It's like you read my mind 🤯
Good point about the placement of the check valve!
I am guilty of having it too far away.🐟🐟🐟
This video came just at the right time I’m setting up my first co2 system on a 40B this weekend
Couldn’t ask for a more complete vid, thanks!
Finally! Ive been researching c02 and this is the most clear video I've found on it. I dont feel so scared to give it a try now
Great tip on letting the tank come to room temperature. Even a CO2 vet like myself learned something from your video. Thanks Cory!
Thank god I found this video. It really broke this down in a way I could understand compared to other videos like this that assume you know the language already. Great job.
Not a rerun. This one is much better than the old one. Thanks for this, Cory.
The BEST video I have seen of a CO2 set up.
Thank you 😊 I learned something today about placing the check valve 👍🏻
Wow! What an understandable video. Thinking about doing CO2 in a couple tanks and will use this video as a reference.
Thank you! Most in detail co2 setup I could find on TH-cam 😃
Honestly the best video on this. About to get this CO2 and everything else on TH-cam wasn't too helpful. You brought all the important points to the forefront
Good tip about acclimatization and operating pressure! Good advice based on good knowledge! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Very informative. Thanks. Still a bit confused about the three different valves, so I watched it twice to clarify. Got it.
Thank you! You're detailed explanation solved my problems with the check valve, I was using it in the middle of a 4 meters hose :(
Great description . Now I understand you have to have a pH checker. Could you please explain how does it work and how would you install it in a home aquarium ?
Thanks for this great vid on co2 Cory, I think I’m going to give it a go on my aquascaped tank. You’ve taken away the scariness I had of trying it mate.🤙
Thank you, this was helpful as a first timer. I appreciate you breaking it down very simply.
Thank you for a great descriptive video. I would like to have seen a device which measured the amount of CO2 you were actually distributing into the aquarium, to ensure no fish were at risk of being harmed when I did it, but you did not have any fish in the tank used demonstrated.
Cool to see you have it working well on a central system like that!
thank you .I am just a beginer and am still learning..
Yes! I have been waiting for this kind of video. Thank you!!
Use a plastic check valve in the CO2 line. A brass check valve will actually fail when it's in contact with aquarium water for long period of time. Speaking from experience :)
+professorM yes, I am a fan of the plastic valve too, but the internet is afraid it degrades the plastic. Which it does, but for me my store co2 is on year 6 without replacing them etc.
that was well described and shown, great video cory!
thank you .i am just a learner..
You probably should have covered the washer that is a requirement for a good seal. You are using a threaded washer insert, which is a great option, but they don't usually come preinstalled on co2 cylinders. Usually you get a little nylon washer which you will need to place on the seal manually when attaching the regulator.
Short and Simple, Thank You!!
Nice explanation bro......❤️love from india 🇮🇳
Always learn something from watching your vids, thanks
Regulators! Mount up...
Thanks I know I’m late but lily helped me a lot
Thanks
I would highly recommend using plumbers tape wrapped in the direction of the threads of the co2 tank so that way you don’t have to wait for the temperature to cool down
Some great information here!
For the beginners out there... You mentioned the needle value adjusts the amount of bubbles per second, how does one count those bubbles ? How many 'bubbles' is enough? Do I need more bubbles for a larger tank than a smaller tank?
I love my Co2 setup, can't imagine keeping plants with out one. (Of course, you don't NEED Co2 for most aquatic plants).
In general the larger the tank, the more bubbles per second, but fish load, filtration, amount of plants time light is on etc all play a part
Random info for those thinking about soda stream co2 for a source tr21.4 is the thread you need to adapt from to whatever thread the regulator has(cga320 & w21.8 are common). Another side note not mentioned is the stages in the regulator... they are to keep the pressure the same as the tank pressure lowers 3 Stage and dual stage regulators are very pricey in comparison to more basic regulators.
Also note some "regulators" are nothing more than an on/off valve not an actual regulator(no gauges is a dead give away)
Great info
Awesome video
Thank you Corey🐟🪷🤙🏽
Excellent explanation of everything involved.
Excellent tutorial! This is super helpful
Thanks for the great video, very clear tutorial showing how easy it is and that its not as complex as people make it sound. Have a great day mate. :)
Wait so a Co2 setup really isn’t that hard or crazy?!!?! Thanks man
Always handy to see, even if repeat information.
Nice, think I’m ready to set this up now. Thanks!
my favorite tool , Mexican all wrench , could rebuild a engine with that
You really should have covered the washer that you need to use when attaching the regulator to the cylinder. You are using a washer insert which is a great option, but those generally don't come with the cylinder. Usually you'll get a cheap nylon washer which you'll need to place on the connection when connection the regulator.
Your videos are super helpful...
Amazing and super helpful.
Keep up these great educational videos. I've learned a lot
Awsome video sir thanks .Happy fishkeeping
Well new to me too, think i'll have to give it a go! thanks!
tip about the threads if gas is leaking a little: Teflon Tape.
Great content. Thank you for this video
Out of curiosity, I see a lot of video's where the needle valve is placed after/behind the electromagnetic valve - but does it matter whether you place the needle valve before or after the electromagnetc valve?
Thank you Cory.
Hi. I would like to ask you if a basic Sponge Filter would be a good match with CO2 in a well planted tank? I am thinking of that as a set up, but concerned that I would need more flow to distribute the CO2 bubbles?
Thank you for all you vids! Your world wide. Cheers from the UK.
Thanks Corey 😊
Can you easily over due the CO2? Like have it turned up to high so it harms the fish or the plants
Do you find an in-tank co2 diffuser versus an in-line diffuser works well in a large tank? I have a 78 gallon and find that an in-line diffuser works well with my canister filter to cover the whole tank in co2. Of course if you don’t use a canister filter then an in-tank diffuser may be only diffuser option. I’m glad to see you using the cheap plastic check valve for your co2 line. I was worried I’d need the metal high pressure ones for co2 rigid lines versus air lines. Thank you!
An electronic solenoid is an excellent idea.
I can clearly say that CO2 is very important. I have had a CO2 system in my aquarium in the living room for a few years now. The plants grow very well and there is almost no algae. In January, I set up a new tank for a betta and I wanted to go without CO2 here. Unfortunately, the plants are growing really poorly and I also have green algae, probably still from the settling-in phase. The Limnophila sessiliflora is growing a little, but unfortunately green algae forms relatively quickly on it. There is only a little algae on the Hygrophila polysperma, but it has hardly changed since the aquarium was started. I haven't had to cut it once yet. If I didn't cut this plant in my tank with CO2 for 8 weeks, it would probably have gone completely out of control by now and the fish would no longer be able to move around. 😂
The other nutrients are sufficiently available in the new tank. Although the light is not that strong (Chihiros B 45), it should be enough for moderate growth. So it must be caused by the lack of CO2. I was already aware beforehand that it would make a clear difference, but I hadn't expected that even such simple plants, which are even labeled as being able to grow without CO2, would grow so poorly.
Normally, green algae should disappear by itself at some point after the running-in phase. But I'm not sure whether they will actually go away at some point with such slow plant growth. 🤔
Great vid, but definitely a rerun. Maybe the title should say re-run.
Cheers,
Chris
Corey's comment describes it as an edited (abbreviated) version of the original.
Yes, but that part doesn’t show on my phone. I have to expand the comments. Good info anyway.
Calm down nancy
Is it necessary to use plumbers tape around threads on tank when attaching regulator? To avoid leakage?
My tanks are low tech because Co2 is scary to me. This helped explain it quite a bit. I have three 10-gallon planted tanks. Do they sell easier systems for small tanks?
It works all the same no matter the tank size really.
Thanks Cory
You mentioned running the CO2 directly to the intake. Would you use a diffuser under the intake or just run the tube into the intake hose? My FX4 shuts off every 12 hours to release gas would this cause any problems with the pump/bacteria or anything?
Do a video on the Co2 Art Regulators you just started selling.
Diffuser check valve regulator cylinder
CO2 tanks should have a little plastic washer that goes in the regulator. Your gas supplier should give them away for free.
Isn't this an old video? i feel like I've seen this before from you.
Wow what is going on with this channel
Yeah looks like an old video. I've seen it before
Yep, It's old th-cam.com/video/crBqZ4YivNY/w-d-xo.html
It was posted on the real fish talk channel
Corey's comment describes it as an edited (abbreviated) version of the original.
I need to step up my plant game
Very helpfull, thank you
Do you have a link for Co2 regulator?
Thanks man I'm looking into doing a planted tank with my 55gallon I think it would be cool to have a bunch of tetras or something that schools in a planted tank. Have a great day.
Eh, too bulky. Can I just exhale through an airstone for a few minutes a day to add CO2? 😂
Try CO2 cylinder made for paintball guns, very slim and small so it's not that bulky 😂😂
Thks for sharing!
The pinned link to buy the regulator from Aquarium Co-Op only leads to a diffuser. I'd prefer to buy from Aquarium Co-Op, but I guess they decided not to carry them on their website. What regulator is recommended? I've read some real horror stories in Amazon reviews and don't want to risk getting something that might fail.
So all I need is a tank and regulator for the tank components? Bubble counter, tubing and diffuser as well.
Awesome
Hi...great video! If I were to do 10 x 20 gal longs wall setup...and merge the water system so I can just add co2 to one areas n all tanks get it...how long after night time shut off would the co2 take to reach all tanks? What canister(s) would you suggest I buy...geez you're the best thank you!
Why do some regulators have those glass cylinder things on them?? Can you use any CO2 on the tank or does it HAVE TO BE specifically for aquariums?
I have half a dozen smaller tanks that I've been considering injecting co2 to - is there a splitter for the regulator to run the co2 into multiple tanks or am I better off connecting the tank via a a sump and injecting to the sump (does that even work?)
Regulators? Mount up 😎
Awesome video! Definitely helped me understand the basics of setting up a CO2 system. I've seen diagrams that suggest a bubble counter in their design. Is that necessary? Where would it go?
New here and I love the video very informative, also I just got into the hobby of having my first 55 gallon fresh water planted tank wish me luck guys and any Information my way will be greatly appreciated thank you.
Ummm you said you were going to mention reactors vs diffusers in the video but then didn't? or am i just weird and missed it?
Good video Cory
Does the co2 bubbles need to be blowing around the tank or is it fine just going up the surface? What I did was put the diffuser directly infront of the outflow to spread the bubbles across the tank.