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# CO2 Regulators | Before You Buy

By [Tropiscape Aquatics (@Tropiscape)](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape)

2029 views · 1 like · 0 followers  
Published 15 November 2024 · Updated 30 March 2025

Category: pets / aquariums

Comprehensive list of aquarium CO2 regulators! Goes over included features, such as Dual-Stage, Dual-Gauge, and Modularity.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/EaNjjPeCwCo

## Items

### 1. [FZONE Pro Series](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/0/fzone-pro-series)

Item ID: `0`

- Brand: FZONE
- Dual Stage: Yes
- Dual Gauge: Yes
- Modular: Yes
- Price: $135.99
- My Rating: ★★★★☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mid8d3ebbqkjygkjrqph.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3Z714H2](https://amzn.to/3Z714H2)
- Comments: Great value for money! It's completely modular, which is great for larger CO2 tanks and multiple aquarium setups. It's fairly easy to set up, but it also very bulky.

### 2. [FZONE Standard Regulator](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/1/fzone-standard-regulator)

Item ID: `1`

- Brand: FZONE
- Dual Stage: No
- Dual Gauge: Yes
- Modular: No
- Price: $58.99
- My Rating: ★★★★☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rtmfsjlwf6zb2m1rtzpe.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/48OPBzj](https://amzn.to/48OPBzj)
- Comments: Cheap entry level single-stage regulator.

### 3. [FZONE Mini Series V3.0](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/2/fzone-mini-series-v30)

Item ID: `2`

- Brand: FZONE
- Dual Stage: Yes
- Dual Gauge: No
- Modular: No
- Price: $94.90
- My Rating: ★★★★☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/oxvsbs5moksmnvrwruxv.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3O83Kho](https://amzn.to/3O83Kho)
- Comments: Paintball Compatible!

### 4. [CO2Art PRO-SE Series](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/3/co2art-pro-se-series)

Item ID: `3`

- Brand: CO2Art
- Dual Stage: Yes
- Dual Gauge: Yes
- Modular: No
- Price: $149.99
- My Rating: ★★★★☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zhda5p4xez9q36jn2xtg.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3YSKqtC](https://amzn.to/3YSKqtC)
- Comments: From a reputable company. This is a great regulator, but it is pricey and has some reports of initial issues.

### 5. [FZONE Paintball Regulator](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/4/fzone-paintball-regulator)

Item ID: `4`

- Brand: FZONE
- Dual Stage: No
- Dual Gauge: Yes
- Modular: No
- Price: $67.99
- My Rating: ★★★★☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/sgrq6i5diupoav87grzp.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/4ftaGlk](https://amzn.to/4ftaGlk)
- Comments: Another great value for money regulator! Made specifically for paintball canisters!

### 6. [JARDLI PRO-E1](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/5/jardli-pro-e1)

Item ID: `5`

- Brand: JARDLI
- Dual Stage: Yes
- Dual Gauge: Yes
- Modular: No
- Price: $89.90
- My Rating: ★★★★☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gmhqhirgw28ifkxfwupz.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/4ftbzKG](https://amzn.to/4ftbzKG)
- Comments: Paintball canister adapter included! Great entry regulator! One report of bubble counter not completely watertight.

### 7. [Clscea CO2 Regulator](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/6/clscea-co2-regulator)

Item ID: `6`

- Brand: Clscea
- Dual Stage: No
- Dual Gauge: Yes
- Modular: Unsure
- Price: $52.99
- My Rating: ★★★☆☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rhsac3hliyxvhiorpo3f.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/4evSIxh](https://amzn.to/4evSIxh)
- Comments:
  > Interesting assembly design. Do need of wrenches or other tools. Not sure if you can call this modular or not as you can easily replace the solenoid bubble counter. Clscea is also an unknown brand.
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  > Full Transparency: I have not used this regulator before. I cannot verify the quality of its intricate design.

### 8. [ZRDR A:JYF-K303](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/7/zrdr-ajyf-k303)

Item ID: `7`

- Brand: ZRDR
- Dual Stage: Yes
- Dual Gauge: Yes
- Modular: Yes
- Price: $40.00
- My Rating: ★★★☆☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fcsjjqpy6vlpoktdtti3.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3O8kh59](https://amzn.to/3O8kh59)
- Comments: This is cheap. Too good to be good, cheap. Be aware of that if you decide to purchase this.

### 9. [ZRDR CO2 Regulator](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/8/zrdr-co2-regulator)

Item ID: `8`

- Brand: ZRDR
- Dual Stage: No
- Dual Gauge: Yes
- Modular: No
- Price: $40.00
- My Rating: ★★★☆☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ozyxfln7ymuuj0mfekoy.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/4eA36UJ](https://amzn.to/4eA36UJ)
- Comments: Another cheap entry regulator. However, I would choose FZONE over ZRDR

### 10. [ZRDR Compact CO2 Regulator](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/9/zrdr-compact-co2-regulator)

Item ID: `9`

- Brand: ZRDR
- Dual Stage: -
- Dual Gauge: Yes
- Modular: No
- Price: $33.99
- My Rating: ★★☆☆☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mmtldvt6twewshxx34dm.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3AIQCfA](https://amzn.to/3AIQCfA)
- Comments: Just get an FZONE one instead of this... That being said, this is very lightweight and compact.

### 11. [ZRDR FSQ-Double Meter-BT](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/10/zrdr-fsq-double-meter-bt)

Item ID: `10`

- Brand: ZRDR
- Dual Stage: Yes
- Dual Gauge: Yes
- Modular: No
- Price: $59.99
- My Rating: ★★★☆☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fwgirqayp8yn6lsn8tky.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3Z8rE2E](https://amzn.to/3Z8rE2E)
- Comments: For DIY CO2 Generators. My experience has been "eh". I've had inconsistent CO2 output with it.

### 12. [AQUATEK CGA320 Paintball Adapter](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/11/aquatek-cga320-paintball-adapter)

Item ID: `11`

- Brand: AQUATEK
- Dual Stage: -
- Dual Gauge: -
- Modular: -
- Price: $11.99
- My Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/w0zx20hampihdevr4tnw.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3ObpSYj](https://amzn.to/3ObpSYj)
- Comments: In case you need one.

### 13. [CARPJZ Refillable Bubble Counter](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/117237/co2-regulators--before-you-buy/12/carpjz-refillable-bubble-counter)

Item ID: `12`

- Brand: CARPJZ
- Dual Stage: -
- Dual Gauge: -
- Modular: -
- Price: $11.99
- My Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/f69ssch8zwtlbvnyfzvb.png)
- Amazon: [https://amzn.to/4eyBfEg](https://amzn.to/4eyBfEg)
- Comments: In case you need it.