Cheap Co2 Setup(will It Work?)

Can you recommend a high quality regulator?

Have not used it, but I've seen this one recommended several times.
PRO-SE Series - Aquarium CO2 Dual Stage Regulator with Integrated Solenoid

 

Have not used it, but I've seen this one recommended several times.
PRO-SE Series - Aquarium CO2 Dual Stage Regulator with Integrated Solenoid

A bit pricy...

 

faydout Great points about passive CO2, I didn't see your posts above when I was writing my response out. Your system looks easy, convenient, and very manageable

Can you recommend a high quality regulator?

CO2Art PRO-SE Series is all that I run and they're extremely reliable. Unlike many of the cheaper amazon regulators, it is a dual stage regulator (not to be mistaken with dual gauge) and this will prevent end of tank dumps, as well as allow for a more stable bubble count. It is well worth the expense IMO. I have a discount code for it and if you are interested, please feel free to send me a PM.

If you're looking to run multiple tanks in the future off of one system, then their other regulator is for you. It has extra manifolds that you can add on it to supply CO2 to other tanks.

 

faydout Great points about passive CO2, I didn't see your posts above when I was writing my response out. Your system looks easy, convenient, and very manageable



CO2Art PRO-SE Series is all that I run and they're extremely reliable. Unlike many of the cheaper amazon regulators, it is a dual stage regulator (not to be mistaken with dual gauge) and this will prevent end of tank dumps, as well as allow for a more stable bubble count. It is well worth the expense IMO. I have a discount code for it and if you are interested, please feel free to send me a PM.

If you're looking to run multiple tanks in the future off of one system, then their other regulator is for you. It has extra manifolds that you can add on it to supply CO2 to other tanks.

Ok. Thanks! I'll look at them!

Only looking for one for one tank...

 

maybe, but I don't think it'll work that well.

If you did it for six to eight hours a day, maybe . (And never say never, I was against c02 from the beginning, and here I am in this subforum with a system in my Amazon cart, lol. Said system is marked down from $45 to $33 I think right now, and I'm wondering if I can use it part time on several tanks, I know absolutely nothing ha ha (but I have plenty of straws )