The Aquatek can be had for $60 (I have 3). If they were the same price I would probably try this. My first Aquatek is still going strong after 4 years.
Hello, Unfortunatly I havnt set it up permanantly yet , I am waiting to set it up with two 40 breeders. But from the little time I did use it. I really like it. I will have future videos on it when I set up my double tank set up.
@@AquaMayne looking forward to it. This is my first bout with CO2 and Im just hoping i dont kill my Electric Blue Jacks, so i will inject very small quantities of CO2.
I just got the same one and it fits almost everything. I went with paint ball. Do I need a check valve in the hosing with this? Says the bubble counter works as one but I don’t get it. Thanks
Hi , I am using the different version of Fzone regulator and i am not able to adjust the working pressure down to 50 it going up while rotating the FZ knob. can you please help me regarding this or is it safe if i will use this on 50 working pressure.
No matter what I do when I have solenoid plugged in there’s a silent leak, even with the needle valve in off position. It holds pressure when solenoid is off...only on it leaks because it drops pressure to 0 in less than a day...I’ve had a replacement and it still does this. I literally want to give up
But is the leak internal or external? If it's internal do you mean if you set the regulator to say 30 PSI, and have CO2 running by the end of a day, the regulator loses pressure and there is no longer a 30PSI pressure, it will read lee the 30 PSI when the CO2 is running? If you set it up and get your bubble count where you want it, and then during the night turn off the power, solenoid is OFF, then in the morning, solenoid comes on, and PSI before coming on should read what you set it at, and the CO2 will flow. Does it loose PSI when it is running into the aqaurium? this is not good:-( if so. Are you using CO2 line tubing?
@@cmbayko I was running it and ran out of CO2 within a day or two and my cylinders should last at least a month doing like 1 bubble per second or 1 per 2 seconds...9g tank and using Sodastream adapter from CO2 Art. I got frustrated and started testing by isolating the problem. I let gas into regulator with needle valve completely shut...solenoid not plugged in. I then closed the valve on cylinder to prevent loss of gas from tank...I waited 3 days and PSI stayed 25 no loss at all. Once I plugged in my solenoid to my timer the PSI dropped to 0 over the course of 8 hours. No bubbles ever got through to the counter because needle valve stayed closed, it is still in position after checking. So I have no clue what is going on but something isn’t right.
@@rachaelflores3810 thank you for your reply. Based on your experience, I have ordered one of these, but will not even open it for now. I'm not an expert, but have read tons of stuff in the last 6 months; and would make an observation in case it helps. I have another brand mini reg right now. I've learned that these mini regs have to have a certain canister pressure to work properly, and I'm wondering if a 9G canister is too small. I'd recommend trying it with one greater than 70 grams. Then the needle valve can be closed or open with the solenoid engaged, and with the system pressurized, say 20-30 PSI,leave the valve to the canister open, and see if it looses pressure; if it does, this is a product defect. Alternatively I would ask Fzone support if the Regulator will work with a 9 gram cartridge. In fact I would do this first, bore messing with a canister. My guess is you have identified a leakage in the system design, that most users would never realize, if they are using 70Gram cartridges all the way up to large canisters. FZone should stand behind this and make sure your satisfied. Chip Keep us updated!
@@cmbayko my apologies for the confusion I meant I’m using it on a 9g aquarium...my CO2 tank is a 60L Sodastream and I use a CO2 Art Sodastream adapter for a CGA320 connection which is one of the connections provided with this mini regulator.
When you have a second. I believe it may be a 3 stage??? If you look at the Amazon Photos of this regulator... Especially the pic of the regulator tore down to its individual pieces of hardware.. look at the top right of the photo. You can notice a very small spring with a piece that looks like a axel right below/above the small spring... GO TO FZONE STUDIOS. COM THERE THEY HAVE THE PIC HIGHLIGHTED POINTING OUT THE 3RD STAGE... BUT HEY I GET MINE TOMORROW AND I JUST GOT THE CO2ART PRO SE DUAL STAGE REGULATOR LAST WEEK. ITS GONNA BE GOOD TO SEE HOW THEY WORK SIDE BY SIDE. DAMMIT I DIDNT RELIZE I DIDN'T TURN OFF CAPS.. im not erasing. Lol
How is it holding up? I am thinking about getting it. It looks like my aquatec mini solenoid is failing and I am wondering if I should get aquatec again or this one.
hello, Aqua Mayne. thanks for the professional review. Could we download the video and use it as guide to other buyers? We suppose it will be very helpful to them. Thank you
Update: Bubble rate is solid on this thing. 1 Week later bubble rate hasn't changed since the initial (very small) drift on first day.
@Nathaniel Brixton FYI nobody does care
I’d love to see you do a video on comparing FZone regulator to UNS regulator
I just went through this ordeal. Ended up getting this one because they are about the exact same internal guts and this was like half the price.
Thanks for making this video. It was incredibly helpful. Gonna see what else your channel has going on. Cheers mate.
All of this co2 talk reminds me of my paintball days.
I get mine Wednesday... im also gonna do a review on this lil dude.
The Aquatek can be had for $60 (I have 3). If they were the same price I would probably try this. My first Aquatek is still going strong after 4 years.
I do like my aquatek as well still goin strong
@@AquaMayne How about the Fzone? Still running?
@@pohalsted8847 still running strong
thanks its really helpful
Glad you found it helpful!
What are your follow up thoughts and regards to this item? Im waiting for my reg to get here on Tuesday from AMAZON.
Hello, Unfortunatly I havnt set it up permanantly yet , I am waiting to set it up with two 40 breeders. But from the little time I did use it. I really like it. I will have future videos on it when I set up my double tank set up.
@@AquaMayne looking forward to it. This is my first bout with CO2 and Im just hoping i dont kill my Electric Blue Jacks, so i will inject very small quantities of CO2.
Hello, I have a newbie question!
How do you measure the amount of co2 that you need to add to your aquarium? Thanks
co2 drop checker
I just got the same one and it fits almost everything. I went with paint ball. Do I need a check valve in the hosing with this? Says the bubble counter works as one but I don’t get it. Thanks
Late reply lol I dont use check valves but probably should
Nice review, looking forward to the bubble rate update. Do you think you could provide a link on where to purchase?
Thanks! Its on amazon
Hi , I am using the different version of Fzone regulator and i am not able to adjust the working pressure down to 50 it going up while rotating the FZ knob. can you please help me regarding this or is it safe if i will use this on 50 working pressure.
Hello, I usually do 30 working pressure. The dials are kind of tricky
How is this holding up? I am about to buy one but the hater reviews on Amazon have me spooked.
Rusty Stork Mine is still kickin
@@AquaMaynehow about now
@Condoctuc still have it! Going strong
No matter what I do when I have solenoid plugged in there’s a silent leak, even with the needle valve in off position. It holds pressure when solenoid is off...only on it leaks because it drops pressure to 0 in less than a day...I’ve had a replacement and it still does this. I literally want to give up
But is the leak internal or external? If it's internal do you mean if you set the regulator to say 30 PSI, and have CO2 running by the end of a day, the regulator loses pressure and there is no longer a 30PSI pressure, it will read lee the 30 PSI when the CO2 is running? If you set it up and get your bubble count where you want it, and then during the night turn off the power, solenoid is OFF, then in the morning, solenoid comes on, and PSI before coming on should read what you set it at, and the CO2 will flow. Does it loose PSI when it is running into the aqaurium? this is not good:-( if so. Are you using CO2 line tubing?
@@cmbayko I was running it and ran out of CO2 within a day or two and my cylinders should last at least a month doing like 1 bubble per second or 1 per 2 seconds...9g tank and using Sodastream adapter from CO2 Art. I got frustrated and started testing by isolating the problem. I let gas into regulator with needle valve completely shut...solenoid not plugged in. I then closed the valve on cylinder to prevent loss of gas from tank...I waited 3 days and PSI stayed 25 no loss at all. Once I plugged in my solenoid to my timer the PSI dropped to 0 over the course of 8 hours. No bubbles ever got through to the counter because needle valve stayed closed, it is still in position after checking. So I have no clue what is going on but something isn’t right.
@@rachaelflores3810 thank you for your reply. Based on your experience, I have ordered one of these, but will not even open it for now. I'm not an expert, but have read tons of stuff in the last 6 months; and would make an observation in case it helps. I have another brand mini reg right now. I've learned that these mini regs have to have a certain canister pressure to work properly, and I'm wondering if a 9G canister is too small. I'd recommend trying it with one greater than 70 grams. Then the needle valve can be closed or open with the solenoid engaged, and with the system pressurized, say 20-30 PSI,leave the valve to the canister open, and see if it looses pressure; if it does, this is a product defect. Alternatively I would ask Fzone support if the Regulator will work with a 9 gram cartridge. In fact I would do this first, bore messing with a canister. My guess is you have identified a leakage in the system design, that most users would never realize, if they are using 70Gram cartridges all the way up to large canisters. FZone should stand behind this and make sure your satisfied. Chip Keep us updated!
@@cmbayko my apologies for the confusion I meant I’m using it on a 9g aquarium...my CO2 tank is a 60L Sodastream and I use a CO2 Art Sodastream adapter for a CGA320 connection which is one of the connections provided with this mini regulator.
@@rachaelflores3810 fzone needs to fix it and let us know, thousands will read this post!
Does the solenoid on the fzone constantly click?
No sir
@@AquaMayne thank you. Then something is definitely wrong with mine
Can we get a link to it in description?
Hello, Its on amazon , easy to find
How is this thing holding up?
Oscar Garcia still holding up
Part 2 😉
When you have a second. I believe it may be a 3 stage??? If you look at the Amazon Photos of this regulator... Especially the pic of the regulator tore down to its individual pieces of hardware.. look at the top right of the photo. You can notice a very small spring with a piece that looks like a axel right below/above the small spring... GO TO FZONE STUDIOS. COM THERE THEY HAVE THE PIC HIGHLIGHTED POINTING OUT THE 3RD STAGE... BUT HEY I GET MINE TOMORROW AND I JUST GOT THE CO2ART PRO SE DUAL STAGE REGULATOR LAST WEEK. ITS GONNA BE GOOD TO SEE HOW THEY WORK SIDE BY SIDE. DAMMIT I DIDNT RELIZE I DIDN'T TURN OFF CAPS.. im not erasing. Lol
Sorry very late reply. Although I love Fzone Co2 art is way better quality.
How is it holding up? I am thinking about getting it. It looks like my aquatec mini solenoid is failing and I am wondering if I should get aquatec again or this one.
Oh I just realized you posed it 3 days ago.. I thought it was in January 🤣
Well , so far so good. The bubble rate is pretty solid. I will keep this updated in the comment section.
Solid info! Thanks!
hello, Aqua Mayne. thanks for the professional review. Could we download the video and use it as guide to other buyers? We suppose it will be very helpful to them. Thank you
Hello, Are you talking about for a website? Why not just embed the link?
@@AquaMayne we the manufacturer of FZone items. We need to upload it at our site with listing, Thanks
@@AquaMayne Appreciate your great reivew. What's your email?
William Ai I’m not going to agree to that until I get details, hope you understand! You can email me at mayneaqua@gmail.com
@@AquaMayne Email sent
Regulators!!
you and your videos drawing all them hobbyists from reddit 😰
hahaha
Yeah they taking a huge hit