Justal
Member
Hi Everyone,
I'm new here having just discovered the world of Aquascaping! I'm about to set up a new 100cmx40cmx60 tank. I was going to try to keep the cost down and go low-tech without CO2, however, I've just found this at the back of the shed - a Dennerle regulator and old cylinder from a 6ft planted tank I had set up about 15 years ago.
At the time it was state of the art but no doubt things have moved on quite a bit since then. The cylinder will need replacing as it is a little rusty, but the regulator looks fine. Is it worth resurrecting it and adding it to my new tank, or would it just be a waste of money based on what is available these days. If the latter I'll probably try my luck without CO2 rather than spending any more money.
I've had tanks in the past with DIY yeast and sugar jelly CO2 systems that I make up every so often, but usually end up giving up on them after a while as it's such a pfaff - ultimately they end up as non-CO2 tanks and plant growth is still really good, but I'm just wondering whether or not any of this kit I've found lying around is worth salvaging and putting to use? How much would it cost to get it up and running?
Thanks,
Al.
I'm new here having just discovered the world of Aquascaping! I'm about to set up a new 100cmx40cmx60 tank. I was going to try to keep the cost down and go low-tech without CO2, however, I've just found this at the back of the shed - a Dennerle regulator and old cylinder from a 6ft planted tank I had set up about 15 years ago.
At the time it was state of the art but no doubt things have moved on quite a bit since then. The cylinder will need replacing as it is a little rusty, but the regulator looks fine. Is it worth resurrecting it and adding it to my new tank, or would it just be a waste of money based on what is available these days. If the latter I'll probably try my luck without CO2 rather than spending any more money.
I've had tanks in the past with DIY yeast and sugar jelly CO2 systems that I make up every so often, but usually end up giving up on them after a while as it's such a pfaff - ultimately they end up as non-CO2 tanks and plant growth is still really good, but I'm just wondering whether or not any of this kit I've found lying around is worth salvaging and putting to use? How much would it cost to get it up and running?
Thanks,
Al.