Simple question: CO2 for Ca reactor

tankgirl · 11-20-2003, 05:30 PM

I'm trying to set up my Ca reactor;

Is is ok to lay the CO2 tank on it's side, or does it need to be standing upright?

Can anyone tell me?
Thanks!!!

essmaker · 11-20-2003, 05:31 PM

We lay our CO2 tank on it's side for our FW tank. We've had it that way for about 5 years now without problem.

fidojoe · 11-20-2003, 05:34 PM

With a CO2 tank, the CO2 will still come out if it is sideways, but you might want to get a second opinion tho

I saw this an thought it was funny, so I added it

And hey TG I put my potters in my av for you to enjoy, since you wont get one for yourself

Witfull · 11-20-2003, 05:40 PM

TG...great to see ya...welcome Home!!

cobraman · 11-20-2003, 06:53 PM

It doesn't matter which way the CO2 tank is sitting. It will be fine on it's side. A CO2 bottle that you use on your tank is really no different than a fire extinquisher bottle. They both contain CO2 and they sit on their sides all the time and work fine. Hope that helps.

wooddood · 11-20-2003, 07:34 PM

thats something i did'nt know. thanks all.

tankgirl · 11-20-2003, 07:40 PM

Thanks, ess, fidoj, and cobra!!
Great info! You guys rule!
Hey Wit, good to see you, too!!
Hey, fido, cool exploding head, too!!!!

jks1 · 11-20-2003, 09:34 PM

yea love the imploding head Fido

Montanareefer · 11-21-2003, 04:12 PM

Hey tank girl! I will be doing this as well to my cal reactor. Take pics of the setup if ya can!

tankgirl · 11-21-2003, 07:54 PM

Hi Montana!!! Will do!

wooddood · 11-21-2003, 08:02 PM

never seen one on its side,lets see some pics im intersted,thanks all.

Montanareefer · 11-21-2003, 09:25 PM

Thanks a bunch Tankgirl! Your the best!

11-20-2003, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
tankgirl Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So. Ca Posts: 1,476 View Gallery Karma Komment	Simple question: CO2 for Ca reactor I'm trying to set up my Ca reactor; Is is ok to lay the CO2 tank on it's side, or does it need to be standing upright? Can anyone tell me? Thanks!!!

11-20-2003, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	With a CO2 tank, the CO2 will still come out if it is sideways, but you might want to get a second opinion tho I saw this an thought it was funny, so I added it And hey TG I put my potters in my av for you to enjoy, since you wont get one for yourself __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

11-20-2003, 07:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	thats something i did'nt know. thanks all. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

11-20-2003, 09:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
jks1 Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 876 View Gallery Karma Komment	yea love the imploding head Fido __________________ John Tank: 29g glass Pumps: Mag5.0 return - (3) rio 100 PHs Lighting: (1) 150w XM 10K/(2) 30W actinics Equipment: Aqua C Urchin skimmer- CPR Fuge, Titanium Heater -Red Sea wavemaster Pro Tank: 210g 1/2" Acrylic, dual overflows, 75g glass sump w/ 20g fuge. Pumps: Mag24 return - (2) MAG24s running 2 closed loop systems. Lighting: (3) 400w XM 10K/(2) Custom Sealife 96w PC - 25w dimmable incandescent Moonlight Equipment: Aqua C EV180 skimmer - CR500 calc reactor - Titanium Heater - AquaLogic single Stage Temp Controller - Aquanetics 1/5Hp Chiller - Neptune sys aquacontroller

11-21-2003, 08:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	never seen one on its side,lets see some pics im intersted,thanks all. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

11-20-2003, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
essmaker Midas Blenny Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 110 View Gallery Karma Komment	We lay our CO2 tank on it's side for our FW tank. We've had it that way for about 5 years now without problem.

11-20-2003, 06:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
cobraman Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orange Co, CA Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	It doesn't matter which way the CO2 tank is sitting. It will be fine on it's side. A CO2 bottle that you use on your tank is really no different than a fire extinquisher bottle. They both contain CO2 and they sit on their sides all the time and work fine. Hope that helps.

11-20-2003, 07:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
tankgirl Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So. Ca Posts: 1,476 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks, ess, fidoj, and cobra!! Great info! You guys rule! Hey Wit, good to see you, too!! Hey, fido, cool exploding head, too!!!!

11-21-2003, 04:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Montanareefer Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey tank girl! I will be doing this as well to my cal reactor. Take pics of the setup if ya can!

11-21-2003, 07:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
tankgirl Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So. Ca Posts: 1,476 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi Montana!!! Will do!

11-21-2003, 09:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Montanareefer Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks a bunch Tankgirl! Your the best!

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