EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SETUP A CO2 SYSTEM FOR YOUR AQUARIUM

[@MJAquascaping]

Setting up a CO2 system for your aquarium can be intimidating. Hopefully after watching this setup guide you will feel more comfortable.

[@landonegloff814]

My biggest issue is learning how to find the happy spot on my lights, measure and balance my co2. I have a chihiros wrgb 2 on my 20 gallon planted tanks. I'm using the co2art inline diffuser for my co2 and just got an apera ph60 pen for now until I have decide which monitor I want to get. I just have no idea what I'm doing as far as measuring my co2 levels and it's been hard to find good info on the best method, a walk through ect.. Im aware of the pH drop method as well as the old school ph kh. I have some algae issues I want to fix from the source an I know it's just because my tanks somewhat new and out of balance. Any guide to point me in the right direction? Really wanna learn what and how to get the best results I can! I really appreciate it any feedback you have an would love to send you pictures, video, parameters, any info you would like also! Love the videos man!

[@vijaysaradhi0911]

7 years to 5 days ago!!! I definitely see your work to be passion.. not a hobby! I cannot call it as hobby anymore.. every video everytime.. something useful something new to know and learn! The video quality is professional.. Great work and awesome scapes buddy.. Great job!

[@MJAquascaping]

Thnx for your kind words mate! 🙏🙏🙏

[@tetraguytx1705]

This video helped me a lot when setting up my own system from C02 Art. (I actually bought their system because I had watched this video.) Thank you.

[@ojno11]

Hi Mark, I’m scrapping the home made Co2 idea and have just ordered this kit from Co2 Art. I will be using this video as a guide when I set it up. Thanks for all your help and well done on the channel. Glad you’re starting to get the recognition you deserve. 👍👍

[@mamajama9987]

Thank you!! I set mine up for the very first time thanks to your video. 💚

[@MINROKS]

You my friend have just won over a new subscriber! These videos are so helpful I'm hoping to start a Beta fish planted tank in the next coming months and these videos have been solid starting blocks

[@MJAquascaping]

Thanks for the sub!

[@imanosmand1517]

2024 and still watching as my reference....thanks brother for sharing all your knowledge..really appreciate...may god bless you..from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@aquariopoli349]

Great! I was just thinking about buying one of these co2art kit. This video is very helpful and it convinces me to buy one! Thank you!

[@MJAquascaping]

Happy to help 😊

[@darrenderousse4804]

That was a very informative video that makes me want to go out and get a system now haha! I have been looking at the co2 art regulators too! Love the channel and keep up the great content!

[@MJAquascaping]

Thanks a lot Darren!

[@dogmandoug1715]

Loving the channel, great help to me, thank you.

[@lovefishkeeping]

Greta video MJ. Thanks for sharing - Look out for your video featuring on the CO2 Art Facebook and twitter page on Wednesday 17th Feb 😉

[@catalinaciocan1819]

is the best video for everyone. Thanks a lot.👍👍👍👍🔝🔝🔝

[@Trevorstonge]

Hey MJ! Would you be willing to think about making a video to setup a co2 system with a splitter to run to multiple tanks?

[@TankTastic]

Very detailed video, good stuff

[@MJAquascaping]

Thnx Bro!

[@timariums1620]

Just got my first co2art regulator! Thanks for the great step by step set up!

[@ashinraheem]

Your videos are satisfying to watch!

[@michaelfarmer537]

6:37 That’s a cool shot of the aquarium in the background with the co2 in the foreground. 😅

[@Hellacop6]

Got an 40€ nicrew one from aliexpress, perfectly working since years 👍

[@MJAquascaping]

I've seen those regulators! They look good indeed!

[@Hellacop6]

@@MJAquascaping IMO not worth paying more than that, all these are made in China anyway, only difference is the warranty you get from co2 art. ;)

[@SlickNick3]

You definitely made me feel a little less intimidated to use co2! Can you fly to the USA and set it up for me now 😂 great video I will be trying co2 soon!

[@MJAquascaping]

I'll be on the next flight! 😝😂

[@docyusuf258]

Could you make a video on how much CO2 do we need ? How many drops per minute according to tank size ?

[@seththarohour1775]

Keep it up man! Great contents and ideas!

[@danyolmode]

This was great bro thank you!

[@kassieguzman4514]

I’m getting a canister filter to help with co2 movement, with an in-tank diffuser where should I place the diffuser? In it should be towards the bottom to allow the most time to dissolve but do I put it on the back side of the tank or on the sides? On the input side or outflow side?

[@jakeyba3242]

Really has me thinking about getting this system. Nervous I will screw it up 😂 where do you get the canisters from. I don’t see it on their website. By the way love your accent 🥰

[@hawweitan913]

Hi ! Is it really ok if We use airline tubing for co2 system ? But recommended to using co2 resistant ones ? I’ve seen in some videos saying that actually it is ok to use normal airline tubing starting upwards from the check valve , is this true ?

[@GoLeafs03]

This video now made me comfortable to get a co2 system

[@Sameer-tf4bs]

Hoi Mark, bedankt voor de leerzame video's!!! Enorm veel geleerd van jou in een korte tijd. Kan ik met dit model CO2 regelaar ook meerdere aquaria voorzien van CO2 met 1 gasfles?

[@bartbekhof4170]

Zeker kan dit! Tot wel 6 tegelijk en allen apart te regelen! www.azaqua.nl/co2-toebehoren/co2-verdeler#/619-type-2_weg

[@gianwinters]

Thanks for this video, im actually looking for at what psi level should be.

[@alexey_sychev]

Could you please share the best places for buying those 2kg CO2 cilinders in Netherlands in 2022? What you personally use, any advice?

[@kapilbrownboy9795]

amazing🎉

[@catalinaciocan1819]

for a 600-liter aquarium, how many bubbles per minute should be??

[@ahmedwajeed7770]

What is your regulator nut size please?

[@mafiotzi]

I bought the CO2Art PRO-SE and It didn't come with the white washer. Is that a separate thing I need to buy?

[@MJAquascaping]

No should be included with the regulator!

[@cdave2006]

hi thx for the guide, i was lost. How long does the 2kg Co2 will last aprox ?

[@MJAquascaping]

Depends on the size of your aquarium, and how much you are injecting! I'm using 2kg on a 70 liter tank, and this should last me a year easily

[@cdave2006]

@@MJAquascaping ok, I have a 450L... And I might use CO2 mainly to maintain my ph to around 7 with a PH controller. That setup seems insanely costly... (intended for Discus keeping mainly, then plants could use it too.

[@sergeiz.5815]

Do you have a suggestion on which system I should get can you add a link to Amazon thanks

[@MJAquascaping]

What kind of tank do you have?

[@sergeiz.5815]

@@MJAquascaping 20 gallon tall

[@jamesbrancopratt3820]

Hey! I can see you are using an extra check valve. May I ask why? The Co2 art systems already have built in check valves.

[@MJAquascaping]

I prefer to have another check valve close to the diffuser so I don't get too much water flowing back in the tubing when the CO2 is off

[@jamesbrancopratt3820]

@@MJAquascaping Interesting! Ill try it out myself. Thanks and its nice to see your channel growing. You are great at what you do :D

[@otc8329]

I’m new to co2 I’ve just got the co2 art regulator and I was wondering should my bubble counter work if I haven’t turn the gas on?

[@nashkhairuddin7073]

Hi Mark...I have a quite simple CO2 system (ISTA 95G) with replaceable cartridge and no timer or solenoid so its constantly on even when the light is off. Will that endanger my fish or cause me other problems? Or will the surface agitation be enough to degas the CO2? Appreciate the advice 🙏🏻

[@MJAquascaping]

surface agitation is enough 😊

[@bobbibibliophile7530]

Thank you soooo much for this

[@chrisgagui1459]

Would there be a problem if I setup the timer same time as the light?

[@MJAquascaping]

I think you will get algae, preferably CO2 starts 1 hour earlier

[@laurenhanna3233]

THANK YOU! I have been searching and searching for a simple explanation of what valves get open and how much. Do you open the canister 100%?

[@MJAquascaping]

Happy you liked the video! Yeah I open it 100% 😊

[@mariekehu]

Hoi Mark, geweldige leerzame video’s. Hoe lang mag de slang zijn van de bubbelteller tot de diffuser? Zit hier een maximum aan? Groetjes Marieke

[@MJAquascaping]

Hoi Marieke! Dit maakt eigenlijk helemaal niks uit!

[@LaughablePerson]

Hello I know this video is a year old but I was hoping you could clarify 3 questions I have. How long would a CO2 canister of this size last in a 32gal tank? And what speed am I trying to get the bubbles to in the bubble guage? Like one bubble every 3 seconds or...? And what would be the risks for my aquarium if I had it set too fast accidently?

[@BirdCrank]

One bubble every 3 seconds per 5 gallons

[@BravoD1Nonly]

Hey MJ I love your videos. I have 4 planted tanks and one problem I always have is water backflow in my co2 lines. I've tried a dozen check valves and it always happens. Any thoughts on what I can do to fix this? Keep making great content man...

[@MJAquascaping]

Hey Jonathan! Thanks for the compliments 😊 Honestly i have the same problem.. I just try to keep the air tube from the check valve to the diffuser as short as possible.

[@BravoD1Nonly]

Sorry I meant it always makes it past the check valve. Even the costly ones. Lol. Thought maybe I was doing something wrong. 😆

[@Yolo-mz5yg]

​​@@BravoD1Nonly don't be scared. The bubble counter has already check valve built in . For extra safety it's recommended to use a check valve. We fill.the bubble counter with water but that water doesn't go inside the regulator because the bubble counter has a Check valve in it .Very few people know this .

[@chaysiewhoe]

thanks

[@sergeiz.5815]

What do you put in the CO2 container? I wanted to try this just for fun 😊. Thanks

[@Chaoitcme]

I bought a cheap Fluval system and I hate it. I will be getting one of these in the near future. What I like about the Art systems is that you can connect multiple defusers to one regulator.

[@BirdCrank]

I’ve been having problems with my check valves still letting water through. My aquarium is on the same level as my co2 tank. I’ve tried 3 different check valves. What should I try?

[@redsoxs8979]

I got a c02 kit thing from someone. Don't know crap about it. Main question I wanna know is. I smoke so can I use c02 on my tank still and smoke around it or should I not use c02 for that reason?

[@MJAquascaping]

That's not a problem 😊

[@redsoxs8979]

@@MJAquascaping that's a good thing to know. I can set this thing up lol

[@brandonwayne24]

Does it matter where you place the co2 diffuser?

[@MJAquascaping]

Yes it does! I always prefer to place it on the opposite side of the filter outflow. This way the flow pushes the micro CO2 bubbles down, and they stay in the aquarium longer. Most important thing is that the CO2 doesn't go straight up to the surface.

[@brandonwayne24]

@@MJAquascaping thank you soooo much for replying. Freaking love your channel man. I’m just starting in this hobby and your channel has been so helpful

[@kingkaide-051]

I used Hob Filter....where should i position my diffuser so co2 will distribute very well..by the way i only use diy co2 using citric acid and baking soda

[@MJAquascaping]

Either on the opposite side of the filter, or underneath the filter, whichever distributes the CO2 bubbles best.

[@dundun6393]

@@MJAquascaping MJ u should make a comparison between the normal pressurised co2 tank and the Colombo co2 tank. E.g consistency and etc.

[@Kendez.]

180 gallon tank inline or reactor or two in line

[@footballballstar9498]

My bubbler is counting 1 per second but no c02 is going into the tank.. i can blast the co2 bubble counter up to like 40 per second then the co2 finally starts goin into the tank.. idk what im doing wrong

[@mickclarke5741]

Use out of date fire extinguishers! A fraction of the price.

[@brianthiel1488]

No need for teflon?

[@jeffdbaker71]

How long will the tank last?

[@jeffreyvandepol6158]

wat is de beste hoogte voor je diffuser in je aquarium

[@MJAquascaping]

Zo laag mogelijk bij de bodem! Hoe langer je de CO2 bellen in het water kan houden hoe beter.

[@espresso9817]

Does it require electricity?

[@MJAquascaping]

Only if you decide to add a timer to switch it off at night

[@espresso9817]

Oh, is that really matters? About the switching

[@MJAquascaping]

@@espresso9817 basically you only need Co2 when the lights are on.

[@espresso9817]

@@MJAquascaping now i’m confused. Watched the other vloggers says need the co2 open 24/7

[@PlantedElement]

Yup, I'm totally hesitant to use one, lol.

[@MJAquascaping]

Yeah i can imagine.. It still is a little scary every time i'm working with this thing.

[@Wang_dadi]

I guess im the only one who received a faulty unit from them? No way for support to even answer me

[@liam90210]

;)