I love this thing! This is how equipment should be made. I just started using one this year (2021), and I was blown away at the ability to fully disassemble it, clean it, replace every seal if necessary, and even swap diffusers. It's fantastic. And it's reasonably durable. No shoddy, cheap plastic; instead it has durable materials. Exceptional product! Thank you
Make sure you take it apart and add Teflon tape to everything. I just finished setup and mine is leaking. So now I gotta fandangle a way to unhook all of this without getting water everywhere cause the close valve is closer to the filter.
This Inline diffuser is the best in the market. I had a JBL version before I purchased this. There is no comparison. This co2art one is amazing. The bubbles are so small that everything in my tank is saturated in co2 bubbles.
Does the direction of the inline diffuser have any incidence on the diffusion? I ask because I see on the video that on your setup the direction is reversed compared to mine.
Kevin Herring I am not sure. That’s why I asked. I saw in some other video and also on an Aliexpress shop that the diffuser was installed as per the video above.
I also think that It seems logical to have the inline diffuser in the opposite direction, I have however installed it as per this video. It produces great tiny bubbles, that's a fact but I'm still left wondering if it really is installed correctly, there are absolutely no directional arrows or a simple guide in the instructions to which way round this device should be hooked up. Anyone?
TheUkstang Honestly not sure it has any effect one way or another. I have tried both and it produced the same bubble mist. I left it as per the video for good measures.
I know it's been forever since these comments were made, but I bought a cheap AliExpress version of this and the diagram image provided shows the installation matches what you see in the video.
thank you for your question! Please visit our great article about 7 things you need to know about drop checkers explaining this matter in detail :) www.co2art.eu/blogs/blog/13591641-7-things-you-need-to-know-about-drop-checkers
i get surface protein when ever i use in tank diffusers and was wondering if this kinda removes that problem since the bubbles are dissolved to a much finer size and already mixed with the water
I can't separate the black plastic and the glass to clean the white membrane. It used to be easier before but this time round I left it for a year without cleaning. How can I separate the two as its stuck?
Hey, if you can remove the diffuser from the tubing and submerge it in a bowl of water for a few hours, this may loosen the residue that has formed within it.
I would love to see a full stainless steel version of this. I've been burnt by the Up! Aqua inline diffuser in the past cracking and creating a terrible mess.
Ok I have this product, what materials do I need to accommodate with this inline diffuser? Honestly I thought everything I needed besides the co2 tank, came in the Pro Se Series package
Hey Garett, if you have purchased the PRO SE kit with the inline diffuser, all that is required is a co2 bottle and also the external canister filter. The Inline diffuser connects to the outlet pipe of the filter.
Just installed my inline diffuser. It doesn't seem to be working properly. I have previously used an in-tank model. It produced very fine mist of bubbles. This inline model, however, produces large bubbles. It doesn't seem right - almost like it's leaking or bypassing internally and not forcing all the gas through the white diffuser element. Mine came with three red internal gaskets (two small that are at the diffuser interface and another larger at the closing interface). Is this correct? I don't recognize the white gasket in this video (shown at 48 seconds).
I have read in 2 or 3 websites that the bubbles tend to be bigger at the beginning and that you need to wait 24/36 hours for the bubbles to become a fine mist.
@@polanskiman I believe that to be a myth. They used to say that about the older plastic versions too, but this was not the case. I have used dozens over the years, and they would all create a mist within a few minutes of the Co2 being turned on. The new version's Co2 dissolution is terrible, and it's a waste of Co2.
Hello Mapantz, clearly there is something wrong with your diffuser. This diffuser can be completely dismantled so if every connection is not fully tight the gas will escape. Please check every seal and make sure everything is tight. Also check the video to see what CO2 bubbles you should get. If you will still have problem with it, just contact our support team so they can investigate with you what is wrong.
@@co2art-com Hi there. Many thanks for the reply! I have double checked all of the connections, and they are as tight as they can be without anything breaking. The diffuser was running for 14 hours yesterday (off over night) and it's back on this morning. The bubbles are still very large. Of course, the bubbles rise to the top quicker and Co2 is being wasted. The drop checker struggles to turn green even at 1 - 2 bubbles per second. I've used your inline diffusers for many years now, and always liked the perfect 'mist' effect. I'll get in contact with your support team! Thank you for replying, great customer service. :)
Why don’t you all come up with a CO2 reactor ? For large tanks diffusers , atomisers just don’t cut the bill. A reactor will also increase the duration of CO2 refilling and use lesser CO2 more effectively
Hey, This would work for any sized aquarium. The regulator is what controls the level of CO2 so as long as you have a quality unit with accurate pressure control you can inject CO2 into a nano aquarium for sure.
I've just bought this version after using the original plastic ones for years - always breaking the co2 tubing nipples. I'm not very impressed if i'm honest. Build quality is excellent, but the bubbles are far too large compared to the old ones. It says 100% Co2 dissolution on the box, but there's no way it is that high. I'd say barely 20%. The evidence is shown in my drop checker.. I can only just get it to from blue to green at the same bubble rate as the old one. The old one would go a nice lime green quite quickly, so lot's of Co2 is being wasted. I don't know if I have a dud, or they are all like it.
Mapantz1 if tubbing nipples are breaking then it is one of two things. Your tubbing is not tight enough or you are putting way too much pressure. As for the big bubbles, you usually have to wait 1 day or 2 for the ceramic to break in. Big bubbles could also be too much pressure. Personnaly mine is producing very fine mist, rather imperceptible.
@@polanskiman The nipples breaking was a common fault on the plastic inline diffusers. There's dozens of posts regarding this on aquariast forums. It was an issue addressed with the new model. Ceramic doesn't need to be broken in, that is a common myth. The old version would create a fine mist from the very beginning. The pressure isn't too high either. I have the working pressure set to 30 PSI - exactly the same as it was on the older version. This new version is creating bubbles like the cheap knock-off diffusers from China. It seems i'm not the only one with this problem, as it has been reported on Co2art's own website.
@@Mapantz1 I have none of the issues you are describing so you either have a dud or you are doing something wrong. As for the knock off honestly I think there is no knock off. I am pretty sure the manufacturer is the same. It's an OEM brand and then companies stick their logos on it or request for color changes to the product. So basically it's the same thing. I am using the Qanvee one and have absolutely no problem. I am also seeing many more people satisfied with the product than people complaining about it in aquarist forums.
I use it about a year, It is durable It is not reducing flow But bubbles are not small, it is not creating diffusing co2 like intank atomizers. I would not buy again if they dont put better quality ceramics in it.
I love this thing! This is how equipment should be made.
I just started using one this year (2021), and I was blown away at the ability to fully disassemble it, clean it, replace every seal if necessary, and even swap diffusers. It's fantastic.
And it's reasonably durable. No shoddy, cheap plastic; instead it has durable materials.
Exceptional product! Thank you
Hi! I just have a question, if I’m only just starting a co2 tank and only one do I need this? It looks like it’s connected to two co2 tanks
I've just put this diffuser on my tank yesterday. Really nice tiny bubbles all through the tank. I'm very pleased with it so far
HI Yorick, Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Make sure you take it apart and add Teflon tape to everything. I just finished setup and mine is leaking. So now I gotta fandangle a way to unhook all of this without getting water everywhere cause the close valve is closer to the filter.
This Inline diffuser is the best in the market. I had a JBL version before I purchased this. There is no comparison. This co2art one is amazing. The bubbles are so small that everything in my tank is saturated in co2 bubbles.
Thanks for the compliments Kevin. Feel free to share a video with us via our facebook page...
@@co2art-com I have a sunsun 304b canister i think 19mm diameter will this fit my tubing 3/4"
OOppsss, I think you have it installed backwards? Entry at the base and them into diffuser section for maximum CO2 water exposure mix.
Is this diffuser with an inbuild check valve. As the one from JBL ?
No bubbles. That is amazing.
Does the direction of the inline diffuser have any incidence on the diffusion? I ask because I see on the video that on your setup the direction is reversed compared to mine.
I think you are correct and this setup in the video is wrong! They have it installed the wrong way round.
Kevin Herring I am not sure. That’s why I asked. I saw in some other video and also on an Aliexpress shop that the diffuser was installed as per the video above.
I also think that It seems logical to have the inline diffuser in the opposite direction, I have however installed it as per this video. It produces great tiny bubbles, that's a fact but I'm still left wondering if it really is installed correctly, there are absolutely no directional arrows or a simple guide in the instructions to which way round this device should be hooked up. Anyone?
TheUkstang Honestly not sure it has any effect one way or another. I have tried both and it produced the same bubble mist. I left it as per the video for good measures.
I know it's been forever since these comments were made, but I bought a cheap AliExpress version of this and the diagram image provided shows the installation matches what you see in the video.
How do you adjust the amount of CO2 needed for the tank?
thank you for your question! Please visit our great article about 7 things you need to know about drop checkers explaining this matter in detail :) www.co2art.eu/blogs/blog/13591641-7-things-you-need-to-know-about-drop-checkers
i get surface protein when ever i use in tank diffusers and was wondering if this kinda removes that problem since the bubbles are dissolved to a much finer size and already mixed with the water
Got mine but I cant tell if it working. C02 indicator stays blue.
This came with the se kit I purchased and I am very impressed.
Is this compatible with a Fluval 307 ?
Yes
You need to change the pipes going to your 307 the ribbed pipes that come with the 307 are no good for inline defuser
Where can I get that glass outtake?? I love it
I can't separate the black plastic and the glass to clean the white membrane. It used to be easier before but this time round I left it for a year without cleaning. How can I separate the two as its stuck?
Hey, if you can remove the diffuser from the tubing and submerge it in a bowl of water for a few hours, this may loosen the residue that has formed within it.
@CO2Art - Aquarium CO2 System Specialists This didn't work, any other things that I can try?
hello there, please contact our Customer service directly via support@co2art.eu.
I would love to see a full stainless steel version of this. I've been burnt by the Up! Aqua inline diffuser in the past cracking and creating a terrible mess.
Interesting concept. That maybe something we can develop in the future.
I would also see this. Up aqua are very poor devices
@@co2art-com will this fit the sunsun 304b 3/4" tubing? I ordered the 16mm/22mm model. I hope that fits 19mm!
These are made with a very robust material which is CO2 resistant and will not crack or go brittle.
There is a stainless steel range of products coming very soon from CO2 ART.
Is it supposed to fill with water when the Co2 is disabled?
Hey, Because your Inline diffuser is connected to the outlet pipe on your external filter it should always have some water in the chamber.
It does fill the clear chamber but the tubing is water free usually, maybe a few droplets so have a check valve obviously.
Ok I have this product, what materials do I need to accommodate with this inline diffuser? Honestly I thought everything I needed besides the co2 tank, came in the Pro Se Series package
Hey Garett, if you have purchased the PRO SE kit with the inline diffuser, all that is required is a co2 bottle and also the external canister filter. The Inline diffuser connects to the outlet pipe of the filter.
When will the inline diffuser be coming out for the FX series sized tubing?
I’ve just bought the FX Canister and now needing to manufacture my own diffuser if I want to go in-line
Just installed my inline diffuser. It doesn't seem to be working properly. I have previously used an in-tank model. It produced very fine mist of bubbles. This inline model, however, produces large bubbles. It doesn't seem right - almost like it's leaking or bypassing internally and not forcing all the gas through the white diffuser element. Mine came with three red internal gaskets (two small that are at the diffuser interface and another larger at the closing interface). Is this correct? I don't recognize the white gasket in this video (shown at 48 seconds).
I have read in 2 or 3 websites that the bubbles tend to be bigger at the beginning and that you need to wait 24/36 hours for the bubbles to become a fine mist.
@@polanskiman I believe that to be a myth. They used to say that about the older plastic versions too, but this was not the case. I have used dozens over the years, and they would all create a mist within a few minutes of the Co2 being turned on.
The new version's Co2 dissolution is terrible, and it's a waste of Co2.
Mapantz1 Personally I did experience this big bubbles thing initially and the diffuser is working fine for me with very fine misting.
Hello Mapantz, clearly there is something wrong with your diffuser. This diffuser can be completely dismantled so if every connection is not fully tight the gas will escape. Please check every seal and make sure everything is tight. Also check the video to see what CO2 bubbles you should get. If you will still have problem with it, just contact our support team so they can investigate with you what is wrong.
@@co2art-com Hi there. Many thanks for the reply! I have double checked all of the connections, and they are as tight as they can be without anything breaking. The diffuser was running for 14 hours yesterday (off over night) and it's back on this morning. The bubbles are still very large. Of course, the bubbles rise to the top quicker and Co2 is being wasted. The drop checker struggles to turn green even at 1 - 2 bubbles per second. I've used your inline diffusers for many years now, and always liked the perfect 'mist' effect. I'll get in contact with your support team!
Thank you for replying, great customer service. :)
The Black side of the diffuser is closer to the fish tank and the clear side closer to the filter?
There is an arrow on the inline diffuser showing the direction of flow.
@@co2art-com I don't see any arrow on mine. Is it installed correctly in this video?
@@whofcares0 I dont think they know.
@@co2art-com No there is not!
Have you had any luck with Inline for the FX6?
Not at this stage. The only way to connect our inline diffuser to the FX6 is to use a pipe reducer but this would reduce your flow...
Hi, which canister filter that has pipe which can fit this co2 diffuser?
Thanks,
T
My Oase BioMaster 600 16/22 fits fine.
Why don’t you all come up with a CO2 reactor ? For large tanks diffusers , atomisers just don’t cut the bill. A reactor will also increase the duration of CO2 refilling and use lesser CO2 more effectively
Maybe i only have a 10 gallon lol
Will this work for nano aquaria too?
Hey, This would work for any sized aquarium. The regulator is what controls the level of CO2 so as long as you have a quality unit with accurate pressure control you can inject CO2 into a nano aquarium for sure.
Absolutely, as long you have external filter, you can use inline diffuser.
Anyone using this successfully misting? Thinking of trying this.
To successfully use this diffuser the pressure needs to be 30psi
I've just bought this version after using the original plastic ones for years - always breaking the co2 tubing nipples. I'm not very impressed if i'm honest. Build quality is excellent, but the bubbles are far too large compared to the old ones. It says 100% Co2 dissolution on the box, but there's no way it is that high. I'd say barely 20%. The evidence is shown in my drop checker.. I can only just get it to from blue to green at the same bubble rate as the old one. The old one would go a nice lime green quite quickly, so lot's of Co2 is being wasted.
I don't know if I have a dud, or they are all like it.
Mapantz1 if tubbing nipples are breaking then it is one of two things. Your tubbing is not tight enough or you are putting way too much pressure. As for the big bubbles, you usually have to wait 1 day or 2 for the ceramic to break in. Big bubbles could also be too much pressure. Personnaly mine is producing very fine mist, rather imperceptible.
@@polanskiman The nipples breaking was a common fault on the plastic inline diffusers. There's dozens of posts regarding this on aquariast forums. It was an issue addressed with the new model. Ceramic doesn't need to be broken in, that is a common myth. The old version would create a fine mist from the very beginning. The pressure isn't too high either. I have the working pressure set to 30 PSI - exactly the same as it was on the older version. This new version is creating bubbles like the cheap knock-off diffusers from China. It seems i'm not the only one with this problem, as it has been reported on Co2art's own website.
@@Mapantz1 I have none of the issues you are describing so you either have a dud or you are doing something wrong. As for the knock off honestly I think there is no knock off. I am pretty sure the manufacturer is the same. It's an OEM brand and then companies stick their logos on it or request for color changes to the product. So basically it's the same thing. I am using the Qanvee one and have absolutely no problem. I am also seeing many more people satisfied with the product than people complaining about it in aquarist forums.
I use it about a year,
It is durable
It is not reducing flow
But bubbles are not small, it is not creating diffusing co2 like intank atomizers. I would not buy again if they dont put better quality ceramics in it.
You commented this on the Qanvee video. Do you even own this?
@@MumenRider78 it is same thing.
An advert, not review.
This is not a review...
Great video. Annoying music.
Not much of a review