Steel CO2 Cylinder

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  1. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    I may be purchasing a steel 15lb cylinder for my Ca Reactor.
    However, the cylinder is listed for paint ball and beer tap usage.
    So I was wondering if the cylinder heads differ?
    Could I use it for my aquarium?
    Thanks
     
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  3. droopymatt

    droopymatt Bristle Worm

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    they shouldn't be any different, they are pretty standard but in the off chance that they are a local welding shop, or maybe even a hardware store can get you an adapter
     
  4. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    Thanks, I'm getting the tank for a pretty good deal ay $22-$25 (I have to bid)
    But the guy is killing me with shipping at something like $40
     
  5. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    the tanks are Heavy.. especially a steel one... I believe that rate.
     
  6. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    Yeah I know they're ridiculously heavy.:-X
     
  7. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    If it says that it's for a paintball then it will not fit a standard regulator. I used a paintball tank and had to buy an adapter. Just google it..i found one from a home brewing supply store.
     
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  9. ReefPlayground

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    you can also get adaptors at a good party supply store. We have a couple in our area that deal in balloons and all related equipment, they have any and every adaptor you can imagine. I'm sure there's a place like that in your area.