Co2 In Fort Myers

[firedogg2]

Hey guys, I'm going to be setting up a new 65 gal tank for my girlfriend and I over the next few weeks. I am thinking about using a Ca Reactor for it. Where do you guys get your Co2 tanks and regulators from in Fort Myers and do you get it filled at the same place as well. Also I have never used a Ca Reactor before. I'm trying to get a better idea of runing one. How much is the tank a regulator and how much and how offten to you get it refilled? Thank you for your help..

Casey Moore

 

[jdhuyvetter]

AirGas on Metro Parkway. they are on the east side between Crystal and Danley.

I've heard there was another guy by the airport.....but, I don't know, never been there.

 

[wizsmaster]

I've used Valley National Gas several times ... they used to be called something different .. and have since become a bit expensive. You might want to price shop & call around town.

Right by the old Buy Fish Now @ Daniels & Tree Line BLVD.
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=...atlng=26535156,-81793086,9759775655711667785#

It'll probably run you about $120 or so for the initial bottle ... a 5 lbs bottle usually lasts most small tank owners over 6 months ... I ran my 20 lbs for about a year, and it was turned way up, and the fitting was leaking.

Refills are fairly cheap .. i think i paid $30 for a 20 lbs refill ... the bottle & regulator is what costs $$.

regulator:
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=37_163&products_id=460

The milwaukee is decent .. there are way better ones out there, but some they get quiet expensive.


Good Luck!

 

[firedogg2]

Thank you for your help. I think I'm going to hold off for now. Wasn't excepting it to be that much. So in do time.

 

[wizsmaster]

keep your eyes open for a used cylinder & regulator on the sites...... they come up every now & then ....

 

[firedogg2]

Will do, Thanks!

 

[wizsmaster]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1334433

 

[firedogg2]

I saw that on his first thread, I like the new price but from what he was saying it sounds like it is pretty big. I'm setting up a 65 gal and space if tight as it is. So I think it may be more hassle that its worth. But on the other hand you can't beat the price.. I think I'm going to keep look. Thank you for checking that out for me.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1330049

 

[wizsmaster]

$120 is for the Co2 Tank & regulator ONLY! 5lbs tank is all you'd need, and plenty small. not a bad price. thats what you'll end up paying for a bottle alone locally.

 

[EvMiBo]

I realize how old this thread is but I would like to see where people are currently getting their bottles refilled (keyword being refilled, not swapped). I just spoke with airgas and they only swap. Valley doesn't seem the be in fort myers anymore? Fwiw I just purchased a brand new empty co2 10# and don't feel like swapping it for a used one .

 

[ReefClownMIA]

You may want to post up on www.swfmas.com - more of an audience there....