The Updated 45g Fluval Nano CO2 Kit: How to Setup & Use It + Tips & Tricks. & Will it Explode Again?

[@highflyinmayan5051]

I bought one of these and a pack of 3 refills for about 120$ each cartridge lasted 2-3 weeks in a 20 gal with minimal output (1 bubble every 2-3 sec). Every couple of days you'll need to increase the output from the cartridge in order to have the same results as you had a couple days prior. It's been my experience that these nano co2 kits are more novelty than practical, especially since you can build a refillable system with a much larger reservoir for around 150-200$. Not to mention that one time I almost froze off my hands trying to connect a new cartridge and it failed. Great video as always Alex, thanks man

[@Fishtory]

Yeah if they leak at all. They just blow through your wallet. If you have a good seal it will last a few weeks at a slow rate, like you mentioned...but sometimes these things will dump a while canister for no discernable reason. Very annoying

[@thewatcher9778]

20 gals? these are ment for 5 gal and under

[@tearaforsythe5137]

thanks for your video, I followed the fluval one and managed to explode the tubing, you are right, its pretty startling when it happens, had no idea about the arrows, probably put them on the wrong way around and have now invested in the stronger tubbing. When everything arrives I will watch your video again, set it up again and get my husband to turn it on, lol. thank you for your help.

[@MTGNate]

I think it's hilarious that I go and buy this kit... and it's already been used, returned, and repackaged without the instructions or insert... So I had nothing to go on, it was already cut, valve already put on, and tank half empty. And then I go to Fluval's own video to see how to use it and without knowing anything at all about CO2 diffusers, I knew immediately their video was entirely unusable... So here I am. Thank you for your wonderfully instructive and informative video.

[@jdawgg3975]

Wtf..?

[@kbbtt]

My message may be too late but do the yeast sugar diy system. It can last 2 months on a single bottle if you set it up right. The "downsides" of the diy yeast co2 system is over blown.

[@acsone3546]

Appreciate your video because the fluval upload doesn’t have any words

[@Fishtory]

Lol yeahhhh after round 2 of their updated tank and valve for several months...I'd say it's annoying sensitive and extremely expensive to fuel

[@VolCanixWorx]

I built my own, problem is, I can't shut it off, so i have to place the yeast container outside overnight, and bring it back in, in the morning. I have corydoras, kuhli loaches, endlers, betta and neon tetra, if im running 1 bubble per second in a 10, how long should i allow it to work? I do have it right under my HOB to circulate, and i have a bunch of Salvinia.

[@Fishtory]

So that's a great production or flow rate for 10g! Nice work. I'd ideally recommend cutting off the system an hour before lights off...and turn it on with the lights. Plants only use the co2 while respiring during photosynthesis in the light. Likewise plants produce oxygen the entire light cycle also. At night they switch to using their stored energy and expel their extra co2 gas. So running co2 is beneficial all day, but at night it's just saturating the water and choking off oxygen for fish etc.

[@VolCanixWorx]

@@Fishtory awesome! Thanks so much!! I really appreciate you!

[@ElfPrincess55]

@The Secret History Living in Your Aquarium New planted tank keeper who could use advise: After a lot of research, i bought this system and set it up last night. In the bubble counter, i see about a bubble a second but as of this morning, i still can see any sign of co2 coming out the in-tank diffuser. Is this normal? Can you think of something that i would have done wrong in my setup? I know that this isn't a Q&A, but it can be so hard to find exact answers online for specific problems and i am finding that this is not an easy hobby to navigate sometimes. Any advice would be appreciated!

[@Fishtory]

It may not be sealed in the air line...or the airstone may be so new that it hasnt soaked in enough water to be a pourus membrain of sorts... you can try turning the pressure up to double or triple...just for 10 or 20 seconds and see if it "breaks through". If that isnt the issue, you probably have a leak or stone thats defective and not letting air through. You can try using soapy water on the line to look for leaks and bubbles....but its usually at a valve or connection point that people lose their pressure, when that happens. Best of luck... try the tube without the stone if all else fails..if its not bubbling away, then for sure the issue is the line or valves... if it does bubble then its not enough pressure or a leak near the stone not the regulator, usually. Best of luck, sorry i cant help more

[@ElfPrincess55]

@@Fishtory Thank you so much. This is actually helpful. Ill try this all tonight if i still cant see co2. Really appreciate your time and suggestions. THANK YOU! Have a good new year!

[@liamwilkins9311]

Just tried it with the original tubing and it popped off my diffuser immediately and loudly. Did I turn it on too much? I'm kinda of confused about what I did wrong

[@Fishtory]

Yeah probably ... it's a really shifty little set up...it will work for small tanks but ends up being way more money for the tanks...and sometimes they just randomly blow and leak the co2 in an hour... I decided it's too high maintenance trying to manually reset the knob to just the right pressure each day. Sorry it's being difficult... It needs to barely be on open to function

[@liamwilkins9311]

@@Fishtory appreciate the response. Any suggestions for other routes I could take for Mt 25 gallon? Will liquid co2 supplements be enoughb

[@Fishtory]

@@liamwilkins9311 so unfortunately liquid co2 is a scam....other than the fact that it is an algecide which is sometimes handy for stopping and killing algae. But I'd recommend getting a small co2 setup or even searching for "paintball canisters co2" or some of the home "co2 reactors" that essentially use baking soda and vinegar or yeast to create low levels of co2. Best wishes!

[@liamwilkins9311]

@@Fishtory awesome! Thank you so much

[@liamwilkins9311]

@@Fishtory just put the plants in and with your advice to just barely turn it on its totally working, and only at a bubble per second it looks like! Thank you!

[@peter70eg]

couple questions , can you refill those small canisters or cilinders ? and if not is there any aftermarket version for replacements?

[@Fishtory]

Paintball cartridges isn where most folks modify valves to work for refills. But the fluval brand co2 are a rip off... i can get 10lbs of gas that will last a year on a small to medium tank, for less than one of the silly cartridges. Im sure like pellet g*nz and other industrial co2 products could be modified also

[@dianewurzer3019]

Thank you .I have always wanted to try CO2 I’v always Been kind of afraid of it . (silly me.) i’ve been a fish keeper for more than 30 years you would think that I might’ve tried it at one time or another but I haven’t. Now that I’m much older ha ha I think I’ll give it a try and if I like it I’ll go bigger. Your videos are very helpful and easy to understand so I just wanna say thank you again. I should also tell you when I started in this hobby it was plastic this and that . Started with soil and plants 10 yrs .ago and I still feel like a newbie at this ,that’s why I’m so great full to you and a few others for making things so much easier for me and others . Stay healthy be good and take good care of your wife . P.S. going to have an injection for my bad back ,if that doesn’t work I will have to have surgery. Already have had 2 surgeries don’t. Want more . I have two herniated discs one is pushing on my spine, Which is now causing scoliosis from 2 L to 5 L Originally injured my back in a skiing accident and then nursing has been hell on my back and I had to retire about 15 yrs. ago. I keep thinking positive about this and hope for a better future .My son is getting married and I want to be OK for that. Also he has promised me a trip to Africa to go on Safari which I have wanted to do my whole life (almost) Sorry for bending your ear I’m just in a talkative mood today I don’t do that very often thanks for listening. 🤗. 🖖🏼

[@Fishtory]

Oh whoa! A trip to Africa would be once in a lifetime adventure! I sure hope your back responds well to the next treatment also. I know how all that goes, unfortunately. Thanks as always for your support and for sharing...oh and congrats on your son's wedding too!

[@miguelpancas2654]

I want to buy this, what is the name of the black tubbing? Thank you great video

[@Fishtory]

It's call co2 pressure resistant tubing... I should have a link to some via Amazon shopping In the description of many videos. It's only an extra 3 to 5 dollars and won't explode or stretch out over time.

[@ballistic350]

I bought the same exact kit I plan on using for my 14gal slowly open the valve is what I'm being told. .

[@Fishtory]

Yes... and get pressure safe line ... and screw the co2 canister on slowly, evenly and firmly lol...or sometimes they just drain all at once...that's the major pit falls I would say

[@stevenwill]

I'm thinking of getting a tank like you have from a welders supply. Is or will the regulator be more sensitive as far as adjusting to say a bubble count of one every two seconds? Where did you get your CO2 tank?

[@Fishtory]

So the tank is seperate from the Regulators...so you can get old beat up tanks, as long as they still seal/test as current at the shop... a lot of home brewers or welders/Glass shops use the co2/no2/H/He/O2 ...and all those are fine to refill with co2 or trade in at most weld shops (even if expired actually)

[@stevenwill]

@@Fishtory Great, I have a AirGas close by. I'll get a tank from them and get a regulator with a solenoid and bubble counter from somewhere like CO2 Art. Thanks

[@alexislawson2704]

My first attempt years ago exploded. Im going to look for the high pressure line like you talked about. I got another kit and some spare parts. Hoping to grow so epic plants soon.

[@Fishtory]

Best of luck. I gave up on the kit...well its still technically their Regulator, but ive also added a new paintball mod tank and the good line

[@Nicholask85]

@@Fishtory I decided to try the MagTool 4L Aquarium CO2 Generator System Carbon Dioxide Reactor Kit with Regulator and Needle Valve. We will see how that goes.

[@Self_Cancelled]

This is on sale half off right now and I'm starting a new planted aquarium so I want something cheap to help get the plants going. A year later do you still think this is okay to use? Also, do you think using plumber's tape on the rivets to attach the cylinder would be a good idea to help prevent leaking? I know it helps with water, not really sure about gas.

[@Fishtory]

You can buy new airline...and get CO2 safe line...or pressurized line...and cut it to size. Online its like 6 bucks for 15 feet or so...but it's easiest if the line is only a foot or two long so water and or gas dont get stuck in the tubes

[@DJKuroh]

I got it for my nano tank because it was on sale. Two weeks in, no issues yet. I think the instructions just suck. Reading comments on Petco made sure that I installed it correctly.

[@Nagarjunapathuri]

How long this 45g kit last for a 29gallon tank at 1bubble/ second or what should be the best rate of bubble to have for 29g tank with just three varieties of plants in which two are Dwarf hair grass and montecarlo.

[@Fishtory]

It will not work for that sadly. Or rather you'd go through those bottles about every 4 to 7 days and need very high light. In the end its for one bubble a second at max...and that's maybe 10 to 15 days of gas max. This is the most expensive way to do it for sure

[@ItsSweetShot]

That last tank sure is a good incentive to try c02! When you dropped your phone I thought she blew LOL

[@Fishtory]

Haha I meant to do that...dramatic effect...or whatever lol

[@grdpder]

Where do you get the CO2 kit with a timer? Thanks for the vid. I did purchase a Fluval C02 Kit for my 40 gallon tank. But do want one with a timer. TIA

[@Fishtory]

So its just an on and off timer set on the power string/electrical plug...when you have what is called a solenoid but unfortunately i dont think this kit is that high tech, its all manual since the value needs to be opened less or more based on pressure too

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

I still haven't pulled the trigger on trying CO2 yet!! Thank you for sharing the pros and the cons!! PS I love these thumbnails 😁💚🌿🐟🌿🥰

[@truthseek2002]

Question. Does it matter where i put the diffuser in the tank? I have it near the filter but most of my larger plants live on the other side of the 10 gallon tank. Should i move it to the plants?

[@EuroGupper]

Alex stan reporting for viewing duty

[@Fishtory]

Haha thanks Jonathan! I truly appreciate it

[@RedrumTV5150]

Im glad i wached your video on this Difuser, cause i was really worried about those big bubbles coming out, so im going to tey soaking it a while..

[@Fishtory]

Best of luck!

[@LittleLordFancyLad]

Does anyone know of an adapter for the Fluval regulator to fit a sodastream bottle?

[@Fishtory]

I'd love to hear this answer too haha

[@kurearisu]

I got this today just to try co2 out, my plants don't necessary require co2, but i wanted to see if it would be worth it. i keep hearing about it exploding, now i'm scared.

[@Fishtory]

Just be careful. Use co2 line and only open it a tiny tiny amount at first

[@ReynaSpeaks]

Still here!! Since your lightning accident!!! Good channel!

[@Fishtory]

Haha thank you so much Jordan! I appreciate that, more than you know. Have a great weekend my friend!

[@joe51261]

Alex my friend, I'd like your opinion....I have a very heavily planted 55 community tank that I'd like to put a co2 system on. Which in your opinion is the best system for my application..? I trust your say immensely, so any help is most welcome!

[@Fishtory]

I would probably look for a 5# Tank used off craigslist or Facebook (used in home brewing or welding etc) . Then fill that up at a "trade in" AKA co2 swap place not a refill place (they cost 2 to 3 times more). Then I'd spend the big money on a regulator and the Diffuser. In the end, if you don't have a good Diffuser (and also gentle flow in the aquarium) nothing else about your setup even matters. Co2 arts, nilocg both make great co2 regulators. But the ones with good ratings on Amazon that cost around 60 dollars can be alright also (I'm using 2 of those currently.... it's linked in my video descriptions on most episodes... lastly get a check valve (50 cents to 2 bucks) and high pressure rated airline hose tubing. Best of luck! I hope that stuff helps somewhat

[@stevenwill]

I'll be visiting my welding gas store close by.

[@ashtonwilk]

Mine exploded my mom dad kinda thought my gun went off 🤦🏽‍♀️ ringed my ear for a couple of mins. Just the tube broke

[@Fishtory]

Oh jeeze. Yeah it was as loud as a 22lr going off when mine blew

[@TarasTankFriends]

I've been running a few of these for a couple years, the drawbacks that you mentioned are totally accurate: really difficult to adjust with one hand because the whole thing turns, more difficult to adjust when the tank is full, and high cost of refills. I do a little modification to mine, use semi rigid tubing, a stainless check valve, and a glass bubble counter because the bubble counters the kits come with I've had trouble with them leaking. I do really like the diffusers. I've been seriously considering a larger Co2Art set up instead to save money, but need to find a good splitter, so I can run multiple aquariums off one large tank. Alex, any recommendations for good quality splitters? I'd like to do 4 Aquariums with it. Thanks, and good review!

[@Fishtory]

Co2 arts was a good brand last I checked them out. Fluval sent me this one to re-review and I'm not impressed...I think it'll scare people away from co2 more than anything lol. But I'm gonna give it a month and see how it pans out, maybe I'm missing something

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Thanks Alex and Tara 🙏🌿🐟

[@jihartbladhest2749]

I use a co2 Generator theyre like 120 on amazon I get great results.

[@Fishtory]

@@jihartbladhest2749 what brand? That sounds intriguing!

[@TarasTankFriends]

@@marypaigeflynn4512 Mary, how are you doing? Heard you had a trip to the er...😶❤ hope you're ok!!!

[@deadizbetter]

Mine is super hard to dial in. I have to mess with it for like an hour.

[@Fishtory]

Agreed

[@bravr67]

Anyone know what bike co2 tanks fit the fuval 45g valve?

[@melissamcdonald664]

Good info. Thank you. I wonder if you could modify the gas cylinder from a Soda Stream gadget?

[@Fishtory]

Of there is an adapter online someplace. Lots of people have asked. So I assume someone makes one...it may say it's for some other purpose but I think it would world similar to paintball tank modifications

[@CF_Joel]

Gonna try it! I have a couple of 10 gallons, should be somewhat more economical for 10's. I'm ready to bite the bullet on a full scale, reactor setup on my 55 too. Just want to figure out which one is quietest first or if I can build a sound isolation compartment or something.

[@Fishtory]

Don't worry, the co2 is nearly always less noisy than the filter, air stones of other electronics in the room

[@TheNanoAquariumGuy]

I would really consider this if there was any way to add a solenoid. What does sound interesting are the CO2 kits that use SodaStream bottles.

[@Fishtory]

Yeah agreed

[@prontiplarson1833]

I added a solenoid on a timer.

[@dariuszderecki635]

​@@prontiplarson1833what solenoid did you add. No problem after one year?

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

Great review, Have you ever tried the DIY co2? how did it work ? Question about lights, I've noticed on a number of videos, low tech tanks too, people will hang their light (budget light at that) above their tanks. They get good plant growth too. Is there any benefit to hanging the light above the tank rather than resting it on the tank, Other than no algae?

[@Fishtory]

So you can still get algae hanging the lights, but often times people are repurposing strong shop light LEDs/flood lights and so on, so they don't really fit on a tank naturally either. But the farther away the light, in general- the more plants reach for it. They move towards the light and get longer stems, with less leaf nodes when the light is not shining right against them. Also, once the plant becomes emersed, and is out of the water (even if it's only a few inches) it allows them to access the atmospheric co2, o2 and nitrogen...meaning emersed growth is actually more beneficial than any co2 under water. The diy systems work okay... they're a bit annoying and labor intensive, but they work about as well as this nano kit ... a good Diffuser is crucial to the diy way. Also if you're thinking of doing it, look into the gelatin/pectin gel method...it lasts the longest of the dozen or so types I've seen.

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

I've noticed MD' tanks he does pretty much all low budget including lighting. True some of his diy flood lights were higher up but I've noticed even what he calls budget lights, he will have them what looks like 4 to 6 inch above the tank. So is it better to put the light above or just rest it on the tank? What about the fluval 3.0 which I have several but no co2. If this makes sense

[@kayhalliday2676]

Thanks for doing an update on this. It still looks like there are problem areas with the kit. I think I will stick to low tech tanks. Hope your back is improving x❤👍

[@Fishtory]

Thanks Kay! And yes... I think a large set up Is worth the money and then some! This thing is sort of a gimmick except for a few specific uses...and only once you understand the flaws and how to handle them

[@richardaffenita8513]

Keep this up homie you a smart dude 💯

[@Fishtory]

Thanks 💯

[@belle369]

Just bought this yesterday. I’m so scared to set it up in case it pops and hurts my ears 😭

[@Fishtory]

Ear plugs and some safety glasses wouldnt hurt

[@belle369]

@@Fishtoryyep, should’ve used some ear plugs. It just exploded and the CO2 shot out. Wish I got a video of it happening

[@scaffa1478]

Bro is your instagram still active? I've been trying to contact you regarding the lacey act and related matter.

[@Fishtory]

My Instagram is active but I've gotten so many bots and scams contacting me that I sort of stopped responding to people lately. Sorry. Facebook, email and here I'm very active though. Are you speaking of the new law that could be interpreted to ban fish shows? ("Traveling animal acts ban")?

[@scaffa1478]

Yes exactly that law. I might have a proposal that might benefit the hobby in the long term that kind of follows up on your video

[@AQUAGUYUK]

Great content i too have dabbled with this not a fan but it does what its supposed too

[@Fishtory]

Lol well said 👏

[@CricketsMa]

If I was growing rare plants, I might consider this, but adding one more gadget to my setup seems like one gadget too many. Thanks for the review, however, Alex!

[@Fishtory]

Oh I agree 100% ...if you don't do rare plants or want a carpeted tank, it's not worth the hassle or cost...let alone for this sketchy kit haha

[@Nicholask85]

Thanks for the insight!!!

[@donnywolf9250]

I bought that thing about a year ago and IT TOO blew up on me and that was AFTER watching your video on it.....I returned it and told Petco they should NEVER....EVER....sell this dangerous product....lol

[@Fishtory]

Lol yeah the original one sucked big time lol

[@donnywolf9250]

@@Fishtory Well...I'm not sure when they changed stuff around....I mean....it was just a year ago....I watched your video to the T....all your warnings and troubles you were having to make sure I didn't have the same thing happen to me.....At first for the first couple hours it was working as planned.....and then I was sitting at my table and the thing just blew up...lolol....It scared the S*#T out of me and I was lucky it didn't crack my tank...lol....I IMMEDIETLY put it back in the box and brought it back...lol

[@tonysmmaclass9507]

Definitely not if it’s doing that 😡 that makes me angry

[@DecayingReality]

I prefer the diy co2 with baking soda and citric acid. The pressure on that single stage regulator sucks. $20, two 2 liters and a Neo. If you’re gonna run one of them buy these, scoop up paintball tank adapter. I like the diy cause a 400/400 ratio can run 3 bubbles for 2 weeks at 10hrs a days.

[@Fishtory]

Yeah the newer ideas from the last 8 years or so, also really have improved the "low tech diy" co2 ... using gelatin or pectin is a neat way to have it last longer before changes

[@richardreynolds9896]

Thanks for the info. Great video.

[@fishtropiccanada4747]

You need a face emoji for you thumbnails sir !!! Maybe a Fishaziod Alex !!! I’ll get to work 👍❤️😎

[@Fishtory]

Lol okay! 😆

[@briannanicole2149]

I just bought this I’m scared shitless to use it

[@Fishtory]

Good luck

[@belle369]

Me too

[@eros5556]

DAMN I JUST GOT THIS ON CLEARANCE FOR LIKE 30 BUCKS TODAY. SHOULD I JUST RETURN IT?

[@Fishtory]

Maybe lol...sorry. it would be okay for a nano desk sized tank you sit at daily and can keep an eye on daily

[@arachnophilegrrl]

Those are great diffusers but I wish they were prettier. 😁

[@Fishtory]

Totally

[@frankf178]

Very interesting video with CO2 system.., My question: if after the CO2 success, you have in your tank a lot of beautiful plants…., what is the risk at night time when the plants release

[@laurasutton4057]

Wow! This sure scared me again! I need to do more research after reading all the comments. I kinda feel like DRAGONLAIR lol!

[@Fishtory]

Lol yeah I don't blame you. The 200 dollar system that will last 20 years is the way to go for sure

[@frankf178]

Question: after the success of having a lot of beautiful plants…, how you control the CO2 in your tank if you have too much plants, and plants breath out CO2 at night….., this process could kill the fish…..?

[@Fishtory]

Yes exactly. So you must turn off the co2 at night in most tanks running high tech

[@Curtis.StMartin]

Thanks for the video Alex you just gave me a reason to never buy one of these kits. I did buy one of the Fluval diffusers and it was total junk.

[@Fishtory]

The Diffuser was junk? That's a bummer. Usually the diffusers worl well for me, but the kit is still a pain I'm the butt and fairly pointless lol

[@Curtis.StMartin]

@@Fishtory The bubbles never got to the point of being fine. I still have it in case of an emergency.

[@alekseicalhoun856]

@@Curtis.StMartin how long did you run it? I use one and it took almost a full week for it to stop putting out big bubbles. I ended up just running it with a air pump for the first few days to save on CO2, but once it worked through whatever makes it blow big bubbles, its worked great for me.

[@Curtis.StMartin]

@@alekseicalhoun856 I never ran one of those small kits. I saw no use in them total waste of money. I have CO 2 in my 38 gal. I also have lots of plants. With the kits I'd be lucky to get 3 days worth of one of those small cartridges. I went out and bought good quality stuff right off the bat. CO 2 Art regulator & a 2-1/2 pound CO 2 bottle that's 3 months of use using any amount of CO 2 I want. I've since upgraded to a 5 lb. bottle that's been currently on my tank for 7 months. I can't even imagine how much I would have spent if I were using one of those kits. They might be okay for short term use in a 10 gallon, but if you're gonna go long term it's better to upgrade right away. If you try and go cheap your gonna get sucked in and get burned. And please stay away from that Amazon crap.

[@alekseicalhoun856]

@@Curtis.StMartin I believe it. I bought soley for the form factor. I'm using on a 5.5 gal. Heavily planted 'grow out' tank, and anything larger would be difficult to hide in my current setup. Due to the miniscule size of the tank though, I'm able to run at about 0.125 bubbles per second or 1 bubble every 7-8 seconds and maintain a stable ~25-30ppm. If I ever decide to put CO2 in the 75 gal, I will certainly buy a full sized setup. I think my current setup is the only place that this thing would be a better option than a full sized setup, but if I had a place to put a larger bottle/system it would not. So far I'm guessing that one canister will last me approx. 1-1. 5 months if not longer, but I'm sure I'll eventually replace it.

[@eurospage1]

I’m so tempted, kit looks good. I’ve never run CO2 before as it always seems a little daunting

[@Fishtory]

It is a bit of a pain to get it all situated...but that's why I don't like these tiny kits that need constant fiddling around with settings.

[@aryah1513]

Just place upside down Tupperware jars under your lid and fill with co2 every morning.

[@Fishtory]

Yeah that'll work too

[@Dracobear13]

Having red plants is not important to me , my focus is on the fish in my glass box. If I can't grow it with a decent light in my water conditions I'm not bothering with it. LOL

[@christinamorris2823]

I KNOW right? I went to one of those big LEDs with the 2 switches and the fans and now my red plants LOVE it...before even with double or even triple LED lights over the tanks certain plants just do not get enough light to grow let alone turn red...

[@alexsomethingorother7878]

I just popped a tube today 🤦‍♀️

[@Fishtory]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that

[@Jwonni1]

1 minute in and I definitely made the decision I'm not buying one 🙈

[@Fishtory]

Good call

[@thefishylife6823]

I'm a firm believer that co2 is scam for the most part.. I mean there certainly is pros to running co2 and plants that require it but overall the average aquarist can grow all kinds of plants and have thriving planted tanks without any co2 at all...lol sry for ranting but I waisted so much on co2 and equipment only to throw it out and have thriving planted tanks with just good lighting and root tabs

[@Fishtory]

There are a lot of plants that won't color up into the vivid , nearly neon shades without it, and some carpeting plants need it for sure. But most the plants people keep don't need it. And if you aren't daily Dosing with liquid fertz, using aquasoil and root tabs AND using a crazy bright light...there's no point in using co2 yet. So I definitely understand your feelings

[@christinamorris2823]

I KNOW right? unless you are in shows ya don't need it and your water flow doesn't need to be so high nor the growth rate as far as I am concerned...plants color up a lot with bight enough light and no nitrates...I'd say the biggest factor is giving bright enough light. At least that is what I have found in my experience...

[@Jesta_12]

@@christinamorris2823 why not js do a diy co2 system? That’s what I’ve been doing for years and it’s…really cheap

[@wesleywu9618]

Asapaqaq

[@alexislawson2704]

I wish I could do that 😂

[@Curtis.StMartin]

That little cartridge would probably last me 2 days. I have a 2 lb & a 5 lb bottle that lasts months. No way in the world that little cartridge lasts a month. Plus those little cartridges can get expensive.

[@Fishtory]

Yeah I say how expensive they are... but yeah at the slowest rate for 6 to 8 hours a day, I've had the cartridges last a month... that being said- I have a 20 lb huge tank that has lasted me a year and cost $21-26 to fill at local weld shops

[@Curtis.StMartin]

My problem is that I"d never use the lowest rate.

[@rgilroy1909]

nice "short" video LOL. anywho....I bought gen 1, with the osmosis container, and that's all its good for. Gen 2 isn't much better. the needle valve is open or closed and soooooo finicky to get down to one bubble per second for small tanks. Besides, at 1 bubble every 2 seconds the 45g bottle will last 10 days nonstop. At 1 bubble per second, it's more like 3 -4 days. That's if it doesn't "dump" the whole thing after 24hrs like my second bottle did.

[@Fishtory]

Yeah I can't figure out where the dump is coming from on this stupid thing ... I put water and soap around the fittings to see if any bubbles appeared...but nothing so far

[@Luis-gc6fe]

I think it's better value the 95g kit, You get more CO2 spending a bit more of money

[@Fishtory]

Yeah seems like that would be better. I've never seen those ones for sale locally though

[@davidhess6899]

2 months!? On what ,a Mason jar?I had a 95 gm that only lasted a week on a 40 gal with 3 to 4 drops per second. Buy the way size of tank is irrelevant. It's bubbles per second that determines how l I ng a tank last

[@Fishtory]

Yeah on a 10 gallon at the slowest pace 8 hours a day... some are gone in 2 days due to crappy valves.

[@Curtis.StMartin]

It costs me $6.00 to full my 5 lb cylinder at my liquor store compared to $15 for 1 of those little cylinders ouch !!!!!!!!!

[@Fishtory]

Yeah similar here!

[@ArnoldQMudskipper]

Have to say I was never tempted by these small systems. Looks like a cash grab from fluval, taking advantage of newcomers. Definitely worth spending a little more, to start with, and getting a proper regulator with a solenoid. Then whatever canister you want.

[@Fishtory]

I agree 💯 I was sent this because of my old video lol.. I'm still not impressed, but it won't explode on you unless you really screw up

[@christinamorris2823]

'blew up'...um...Wow...

[@Fishtory]

Oh yeah... like plastic cut me and I couldn't hear out of one ear for 2 weeks

[@ss4eternitynumba1]

yeah mine exploded lol

[@Fishtory]

Damn. Well you are not alone lol

[@ss4eternitynumba1]

@@Fishtory I'm actually chalking it up to the shitty instructions. Luckily only the tubing split and I replaced it and after watching your video I got it working correctly so thanks.

[@Fishtory]

@@ss4eternitynumba1 glad to hear...and also-.wtf.was up witj those crap instructions lol

[@vcp002]

I dont understand, what are people doing that they blow up! Im scared!

[@eurospage1]

First like 👍