Is This Good For A CO2 Scrubber?

[Forsaken77]

It's Soda Lime and is $9 for a 3 pound bag. Seems much cheaper than the BRS version. Here's the description:

"JorVet soda lime is a high-grade granular product that effectively absorbs carbon dioxide that is produced as an anesthesia by-product. It is a mixture of calcium hydroxide Ca (OH) 2 also known as lime plus a smaller amount of sodium hydroxide NaOH. Upon exposure to carbon dioxide CO2, the calcium hydroxide converts to calcium carbonate Ca (CO3). This prevents CO2 buildup in a re-breathing circuit. The sodium hydroxide acts as a catalyst in the process. No potassium hydroxide (KOH) is present in JorVet soda lime; this helps to avoid the formation of toxic compounds such as Compound A and carbon monoxide. JorVet soda lime has a pH color change indicator that changes from white to violet when the soda lime needs to be changed. It will eventually return to its original color if not changed. Therefore, a good rule of thumb is to replace the soda lime every time the vaporizer is filled."

I don't know if this us ok to use for aquarium use. Here's the link if you want to check it out...
https://www.shopmedvet.com/product/...MIz9_So_bx2wIVF1uGCh0aZA1TEAQYASABEgK4vvD_BwE

 

[bubbaque]

Yes I have used that brand before.

 

[DIvid]

Been using that brand for the last year and a half. Cannot say I have seen any problems due to this.

 

[eraser2001]

I use this brand on my actual reef tank without any problem.

 

[Forsaken77]

Yes I have used that brand before.

Been using that brand for the last year and a half. Cannot say I have seen any problems due to this.

I use this brand on my actual reef tank without any problem.

Is this the cheapest cost wise? And it functions well in comparison to other medias?

 

[DIvid]

Cannot speak on other medias, as far as I'm concerned color changing soda lime should do the same job scrub co2 and change color after it is spent. As for cost depending on where you buy the media I have found it to be cheapest. Sometimes amazon has it for 7 bucks sometimes 25. I look for the cheapest good grade soda lime I can find when I'm in need of more media, while looking the last 3 times I've bought soda lime this brand has been the cheapest just got it from a different website/vendor each time I've bought it.

 

[eraser2001]

Is this the cheapest cost wise? And it functions well in comparison to other medias?

I never test other brands, but I could not find cheaper media in other places.

 

[Forsaken77]

There were reviews on Amazon that said this type of Soda Lime only lasted a day and another type lasted much longer.

Was curious to see if there's really a difference.

 

[Reef Dude]

The only two types I’ve used are BRS’s and the Jorvet soda lime mentioned in the OP. I’ve noticed no difference in the longevity of them before they’re exhausted. I shopped around a little and couldn’t find it cheaper than shopmedvet - I buy the 5 gallon containers.

 

[mitch91175]

The only two types I’ve used are BRS’s and the Jorvet soda lime mentioned in the OP. I’ve noticed no difference in the longevity of them before they’re exhausted. I shopped around a little and couldn’t find it cheaper than shopmedvet - I buy the 5 gallon containers.

I do the exact same, buy in 5 gallon and use the same. Last me 7 or so days. Last longer with dual CO2 scrubbers.

 

[BigJohnny]

Would love to hear if anyone has had a negative experience with this product. Definitely cheaper per pound but its not listed as medical grade so I wonder how big the performance difference is.

I use BRS but am considering trying this:

https://www.amronintl.com/wr-grace-sodasorb-carbon-dioxide-absorbents.html

Thanks