Which Co2 scrubber media

[Amstar]

This one

https://www.shopmedvet.com/Soda-Lime-38-Lb.-Tub-Color-Changing-CO2-Absorber
Or I’ve seen /used this in the past (in smaller amounts)

https://www.shopmedvet.com/Soda-Lime-5-Gallon-J0553B

 

[bubbgee]

Or I’ve seen /used this in the past (in smaller amounts)

https://www.shopmedvet.com/Soda-Lime-5-Gallon-J0553B

The J0553B is the one I usually see recommended on forums. I have not been able to get it though, 2 week shipping is a hassle for me.

 

[Reginald Reefer III]

Number 2 works very well. I'll get about 2 weeks out of it with minimal loss potency. Also depends on how many people/animals are at home too as it will get chewed up quick with a full house.

 

[Amstar]

The J0553B is the one I usually see recommended on forums. I have not been able to get it though, 2 week shipping is a hassle for me.

agree -- that's what Ive used in the past --

just curious if the 38lb bucket that has color changing media would work -- its cheaper and 7x more (amount wise/lbs wise)

 

[bubbgee]

agree -- that's what Ive used in the past --

just curious if the 38lb bucket that has color changing media would work -- its cheaper and 7x more (amount wise/lbs wise)

The risk is contamination from residue. I’d probably test it on a qt tank first before the main tank. Chemical residue from the media to the tank will be a nightmare to deal with.

 

[spsick]

The Jorvet in the 5g jug is the best, and the best value IME

 

[Amstar]

@Randy Holmes-Farley any thoughts?

I am swayed to keep using what I have been and what everyone is suggesting (the 5lb one)

just have to say that 38lb bucket at 10-20 dollars cheaper is tempting -- but is this one of those you get what you pay for?

 

[Jamie814]

The J0553B is the one I usually see recommended on forums. I have not been able to get it though, 2 week shipping is a hassle for me.

This is the one I use, instock prime shipping,

JorVet Soda Lime 5 Gallon

Best value I've found, I like that it changes from white to purple when exhausted. It works much better and cheaper than icecap media IMO

 

[bubbgee]

This is the one I use, instock prime shipping,

JorVet Soda Lime 5 Gallon

Best value I've found, I like that it changes from white to purple when exhausted. It works much better and cheaper than icecap media IMO

Ah perfect. Thanks! I no longer need the co2 scrubber right now but maybe during summer.