Co2 question

[insane_reef_keeper]

I'm getting a Calcium reactor in the next couple weeks and I know I will need a Co2 tank. Can I use a Co2 tank for a paintball gun? Would that be enough or should I get a bigger tank?

 

[cr500_af]

You don't use CO2 for a kalk reactor, you use CO2 for a Calcium reactor.

If you meant Calcium reactor, then the issue I believe is that regulators don't fit the threads for paintball tanks.

Edit:

insane_reef_keeper;639215 wrote: That's what I meant, sorry!

I was also editing while you were typing.

 

[insane_reef_keeper]

cr500_af;639214 wrote: You don't use CO2 for a kalk reactor, you use CO2 for a Calcium reactor.

That's what I meant, sorry!

 

[insane_reef_keeper]

Oh ok, I was trying to find a cheaper route.

 

[cr500_af]

There may be an adapter. There are PB regulators, but I don't know if they are accurate or not.

 

[acroholic]

For your own convenience, I would go with a minimum 5# CO2 tank. Anything smaller will need frequent refilling, which is the biggest pain about gas tanks, IMO. I have a 20# tank for my reactor with a 5# backup tank so I don't have to rush out for a refill.

I have bought several CO2 tanks cheap on craigslist. Get one, then just swap the tank out for a filled one when it is empty, then you never have to worry about paying for a hydrotest every few years. Also, the cost of a swapout for a 5# tank is almost as much as a 20# tank, so get a 10# or 20# tank if you can. Cheaper to operate and they last a lot longer between refills.

 

[rjrgroup]

Tanks are $80 through bulk reef supply...not to bad?

 

[acroholic]

Here is a CL ad for a 20# tank filled. Great price.

 

[insane_reef_keeper]

Thanks guys I appreciate it.

 

[jeffmuse]

Acroholic;639229 wrote: Here is a CL ad for a 20# tank filled. Great price.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/for/2338109414.html">http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/for/2338109414.html</a>[/QUOTE]

That is a good price!

 

[holabird]

Can you use an old dive tank? i have one that I am not using and it would last forever.

 

[insane_reef_keeper]

holabird;639316 wrote: Can you use an old dive tank? i have one that I am not using and it would last forever.

That's a very good question.