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UNS CO2 Paintball Kit (24oz Cylinder)

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Original price $ 226.99 - Original price $ 226.99
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$ 226.99
$ 226.99 - $ 226.99
Current price $ 226.99

Product Overview

The UNS CO₂ Paintball Kit (24oz Cylinder) eliminates the guesswork by bundling a perfectly synchronized, premium carbon system into one simple package. Combining the heavy-duty, refillable 24oz aluminum cylinder with the advanced UNS Mini Dual Stage Regulator, this setup offers the ultimate sweet spot between a compact footprint and a long-lasting gas supply. It delivers a perfectly controlled, constant stream of carbon to unleash your plants' true colors, accelerate carpet growth, and naturally keep algae at bay in small-to-medium aquascapes.

*Important Notice: All UNS CO₂ cylinders are sold and shipped EMPTY due to federal transport regulations. Before ordering, please verify that a local welding supply store, homebrew shop, fire extinguisher service, or paintball center near you fills or exchanges standard CGA320 aluminum CO2 tanks.

Key Features & Benefits

  • All-Inclusive Plug-and-Play Kit: Bundles a perfectly matched regulator, cylinder, diffuser, and tubing to remove installation guesswork out of the box.
  • Dual-Stage Fail-Safe Protection: Advanced dual-stage regulator engineering prevents catastrophic end-of-tank dumps as internal cylinder pressure drops.
  • Manual On/Off Twist Valve: Dedicated pin-valve stem on the tank gives you total control over output, preventing sudden gas dumps or leaks during setup.
  • Cost-Effective Nano Dosing: Transitioning to a refillable 24oz paintball canister slashes recurring operating costs compared to disposable nano cartridges.
  • Sleek Modern Finish: Styled in UNS's signature Space Grey finish for a clean, premium aesthetic inside or beside your tank stand.

Technical Specifications

Note: Gas depletion rates vary based on target bubble count, photoperiod duration, plant mass, and aquarium volume. Looking for an even more compact profile for a small desktop layout? Click here for the UNS CO2 Paintball Kit - 16 Oz.

Attribute Specification
Brand Ultum Nature Systems (UNS)
Model UNS CO2 Paintball Kit (24oz Cylinder)
Gas Volume Capacity 24 oz. (0.68 kg / 1.0 L)
Material Brushed Aluminum Cylinder / Machined Alloy Regulator
Valve Stem Thread Standard Paintball Pin Valve Thread
Color Finish Sleek Space Grey
Working Pressure 124 BAR / 1,800 PSI
Test Pressure 207 BAR / 3,000 PSI
Diffuser Size Included Medium (Optimized for maximum gas dissolution)
Tubing Type Included UNS Pro CO2 Pressure-Proof Tubing

What's Included

  • 1x UNS CO₂ Paintball Cylinder (24oz Aluminum Tank)
  • 1x UNS Dual Stage Mini CO₂ Regulator
  • 1x UNS CO₂ Diffuser - Medium
  • 1x UNS Pro CO₂ Tubing

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does the UNS 24oz CO2 Paintball Kit arrive with gas in the cylinder?

No. Federal shipping regulations strictly prohibit the transport of pressurized gas cylinders. The included 24oz tank ships completely empty and must be filled locally at a paintball park, welding supply store, or homebrew shop before use.

2. How long will the 24oz paintball kit last before needing a refill?

On a typical 10 to 20-gallon planted aquarium running a standard 1 bubble per second rate for 8 hours daily, a single 24oz cylinder fill typically lasts between 3 to 5 months.

Team Buce Plant Tips

Setting up pressurized carbon dioxide is far simpler than it appears! Explore our step-by-step guides to master your setup:


Overall rating: 4.642857 / 5 from 28 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The UNS CO2 Paintball Kit is highly regarded for its excellent build quality and top-notch performance. Customers find the setup process easy and quick, making it a great choice for beginners. This kit is considered a perfect starter kit for those new to CO2 systems.

Summary topics

  • Build Quality (31%): A substantial number of customers appreciated the excellent build quality and top-notch performance of the product.
  • Setup Ease (24%): A significant number of customers pointed out that the setup process for CO2 setup was easy and quick.
  • Beginner Kit (35%): A substantial number of customers loved this kit for beginners, considering it perfect for beginners and a great starter kit.

Review topics: ["quality","looks","price","set","kit","setup","videos","canister","place","tank","order","regulator"].

Review highlights

  • "UNS is a high quality brand so I had no doubts there, I was just overwhelmed by the whole process." — Trent S.
  • "The tank is very aesthetically pleasing and the system quality is excellent." — Juan G.
  • "Perfect little kit for anyone who doesn't want to spend hundreds on tiny refills." — Michie P.

Reviews

Great kit but can’t fill

"Great kit but can’t fill the tank in nj they only do swaps so just make sure you can fill tanks in your area or state so you don’t waste money on a tank that you can’t use and have to buy another that can be swapped"

— Paul B. (5/5)

Simple setup and the paintball

"Simple setup and the paintball cylinder was convenient to have filled unlike standard bottles requiring trade in most times and high fill prices."

— Keith C. (5/5)

GREAT STARTER KIT

"This kit has everything you need, including the solenoid, I was a little surprised it was included as it was not mentioned! Setting it up was a breeze, and they even have a video tutorial that really helped. Plus, the build quality is fantastic. If you’re new to CO2, I highly recommend getting this kit!"

— Luis H. (5/5)

I am very happy about it!

"The product is very in great quality and nice design! The size is perfect for me, not too big or small. Easy to set up, and you can tell that the product quality is top notch!!"

— Pranisa J. (5/5)

UNS CO2 Setup

"Great CO2 setup -very impressed."

— Jordan E. (5/5)

"It was great"

— Douglas (5/5)

Great kit - Please read!

"This kit is great for a beginner. Please do note that getting the paintball canister is much harder to do then it looks. I recommend buying everything from here except the canister and going to a welding supply store that will provide you with a 5+ lb canister that only costs about $20 to trade out. Very frustrating the wild goose chase I went on trying to get this thing filled up then ended up buying a 5lb tank for $149 as my only option. I wish the product description was more honest about the thread count on the bottle and how to get it filled, I had to use a lot of ChatGPT to figure out the best way to get CO2."

— Richard C. (4/5)

UNS Co2 kit

"I absolutely love this co2 kits. So easy to set up. My favorite part is the solenoid. Just add timer and your all set. Only matinance is changing the bottle. I'd recommend having 2 bottles for easy changes and no lapse in co2"

— Beery S. (5/5)

Awesome c02 kit

"I am a complete noob when it comes to aquatic plants and also maintaining an aquarium filled with fish. I decided to venture into dosing c02 and this kit made sense to me. I’ve been doing homework trying to learn as much as I can before buying this kit. I just recently received this kit so it’ll be review on packaging and my 1st impressions on what I think of it. For one, it arrived quickly and I liked how everything was packaged. Everything looks top notch and I am very happy with my purchase. 7 bucks to fill the 24oz tank is what it cost me at a local welding supply store. The instructions are pretty much straight forward and if you don’t understand that then you can always watch their video on YT. I’m excited to get everything setup and dialed in. That’ll be a later review. Overall, I’m a happy camper!"

— Ery L. (5/5)

Great purchase experience and canister

"I have a 24oz paint ball canister and the uns mini regulator and this size is perfect for my 16 gallon setup, co2 lasts for months. Pro tip for refills, find a local firehouse supply company, they have all sorts of gases including co2, and they fill my 24oz for about 10 bucks. The proper way to fill these paint ball size canisters is by freezing the canister overnight(done by the place, not you), helping the liquid form of the co2 from the main tank stay in that form and fill the canister efficiently and fully."

— Brian (5/5)

Q&A

How long would that last for a 20 gallon tank?
Hi Sandra, Thank you for your question. The amount of time that the UNS CO2 Paintball Kit (24oz Cylinder) will last in a 20-gallon tank will depend on the bubble rate, regulator efficiency, and daily CO2 usage. Please reach out to us at support@buceplant.com with additional questions. Best Regards, Team Buce Plant
Hello, Does UNS CO2 Paintball Kit (24oz Cylinder) have timer built-in so it will be on and off automatically? Thanks!
Hi Tan, Thank you for your question! The UNS CO2 Paintball Kit (24 oz Cylinder) includes the Mini Dual Stage Regulator which does not have a built-in timer. However, it does have a built-in solenoid which allows you to automate CO2 injection by connecting it to an external timer. We hope this helps! Best Regards, Team Buce Plant
Does the cylinder come filled or do I have to get it filled locally?
Hi Cryus, Thank you for your question! The UNS CO2 Paintball Kit (24oz Cylinder) does not come filled and must be filled at your local welding supply, paintball, or brewery store. We hope this helps! Best Regards, Team Buce Plant
What's the approximate height of the 16oz and 24oz bottles with regulator in place? I'd prefer the larger bottle but I want to try to hide it also...
Hi Adam, Thank you for your question! The UNS 16oz Cylinder is approximately 8.5 inches tall and the 24oz Cylinder is about 10.8 inches tall. The UNS Mini Dual Regulator measures about 4.5 inches in height. We hope this helps! Best regards, Team Buce Plant
What is the biggest tank that this would be sufficient for?
Hello Austin, thank you for your interest. The UNS CO2 Paintball Cylinder with a 24 oz capacity can be suitable for various tank sizes, depending on the CO2 demands of your aquatic plants and the frequency of use. The size of the tank and your CO2 diffusion method also play a role in determining how long the CO2 will last. Here are some general guidelines: Nano Tanks (up to 10 gallons): For small aquariums like nano tanks, a 24 oz CO2 cylinder can last several months to a year or even longer. Nano tanks typically have lower CO2 demands. Small to Medium Tanks (10 to 50 gallons): In tanks of this size range, a 24 oz cylinder may last several weeks to a few months, depending on the injection rate and plant density. Tanks at the lower end of this range may see longer CO2 cylinder life. Large Tanks (50 gallons and above): Larger tanks usually have higher CO2 requirements due to the greater water volume and plant mass. A 24 oz cylinder might only last a few weeks to a couple of months in a large, densely planted aquarium. We hope this information helps. If there is anything else we can assist you with, please feel free to email us support@buceplant.com. Thank you, Team Buce Plant