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CO2 for Aquarium Plant Growth 

CO₂ for Aquarium Plant Growth is designed for hobbyists and aquascapers who want dense, vibrant plant growth and crystal-clear aquariums. Our rent-free cylinders work with compatible aquarium regulators and diffusers, giving you a reliable CO₂ supply without long-term rental contracts.

Simply pick the cylinder size that suits your tank, add it to your basket and we’ll deliver direct or via your nearest Adams Gas stockist, so you can keep your planted tank running smoothly.

Planted aquarium with a CO2 cylinder and diffuser supporting healthy plant growth

Most aquatic plants grow faster and more compactly when they receive a steady supply of CO₂. With CO₂ cylinders for aquarium plant growth, you can run a pressurised CO₂ system that supports carpet plants, stem plants and demanding species in everything from nano aquascapes to larger display tanks.

Buying CO₂ online from Adams Gas gives you:

  • Rent-free cylinders – pay a one-off, refundable deposit and only pay for refills when you exchange
  • UK-filled bottles in practical sizes for home aquariums and fish rooms
  • Clear product details on valve type and cylinder size, making it easier to match your regulator

This category is ideal for:

  • High-energy planted tanks with bright lighting and nutrient-rich substrates
  • Iwagumi and Dutch-style aquascapes where plant health and growth form the main focus
  • Fish rooms and breeding setups where stable plant growth and water quality are important

Each product listing includes guidance on cylinder capacity to help estimate how long the bottle might last at typical aquarium bubble rates. For heavily planted tanks or multiple aquariums, many hobbyists keep a spare bottle on hand so CO₂ can continue uninterrupted when it’s time to refill.

To use these cylinders, you’ll need an aquarium CO₂ regulator, bubble counter, diffuser or reactor, and appropriate tubing. Always follow equipment instructions carefully, monitor CO₂ levels (for example using a drop checker) and ensure your fish and invertebrates remain healthy. Avoid sudden large changes in CO₂, and adjust gradually as you tune your system.

You can combine orders from this category with other gases for home and leisure use, such as general CO₂ bottles for home bars or helium canisters for events, subject to delivery rules shown at checkout.

Always store cylinders upright, away from heat sources and out of reach of children. Refer to our Safety & Storage guidance and the Safety Data Sheet before installing your CO₂ system.

FAQs

As a trusted supplier of gas, we frequently get asked questions about gas safety, the difference between butane and propane, as well as the best uses for our gas products. In this blog, we’ll be answering our most common FAQs.

We stock a wide range of butane gas bottles for residential and commercial use. It’s a versatile gas and can be used in fridges, lighters, and aerosols. Butane is also popular for camping and caravanning because it provides portable heating, as well as the capability to fuel barbecues quickly and efficiently.

Unlike gases such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, butane is not a greenhouse gas and does not affect the ozone layer.

If you find yourself in a situation where a gas cylinder is involved in a fire or close to fire, do not approach or attempt to move the cylinder or operate the valve. Evacuate the area immediately and keep others away.

Contact the Fire & Rescue Service as soon as possible, informing them of your location, as well as the type and quantity of gas involved.

If you’d like to read more about gas safety then please read our blog on how to stay safe when handling gas.

As a gas bottle supplier, we know there are several things that influence how long a gas bottle lasts. These factors include, your burner, low or high heat, the use and frequency of use.

The gas application is a major factor of how long your bottle will last because it determines how much gas you need. A 45kg cooking gas bottle can last around 244 days, depending on the burner you have and the frequency with which you use the gas. If you have a Calor gas propane 6kg bottle and if you consider that 1kg of propane can give around 13.6 kWh of energy – you will be able to use a cooker for about 81.6 hours.

At Adams Gas, we provide many different types of gas, including butane. Each 220g of butane will last for approximately 3 to 4 hours on low heat, meaning you can really get your money’s worth with this type of gas. Our Calor gas butane 15kg bottles could last for up to 238 hours on low heat.

Fire up the BBQ whatever the weather with our range of Calor bottled gases. Not only can you start cooking almost instantly after turning your gas on, you can also carry on cooking for longer.

Propane gas exerts significantly more pressure than butane at the same temperature, meaning it’s ideal for exterior storage and BBQ use all year round.

Butane gas is also great for barbeques as it produces around 12% more energy than propane when the same volume of each gas is burned. While butane is a popular choice for those who light up their BBQ a few times a week, you should consider that butane gas won’t flow when the weather is cold.

Interested to find out more? Read our blog on the differences between propane and butane for bbqs.

With energy, the standing charge is the cost of having a gas and electricity supply, then you pay usage charges on top. The standing charge is the fee you pay to your energy supplier simply because it gives you access to energy.

Transporting gas cylinders in a safe and responsible manner is essential to the safety and welfare of your employees and the general public. Gas Safe recommends that any organisation transporting dangerous goods, such as butane gas bottles, follows the basic legal safety regulations within ADR, which include driver training, vehicle ventilation, safety equipment and basic safety training with gases.

You should always comply with gas safety rules, which include no smoking in, or near to any vehicle that is being used to transport gas bottles, no carrying more than 333kg of gas without an ADR license, no operation of ignition near the gas bottles and no carrying of any unnecessary passengers whilst transporting gas cylinders.

If you’d like to find out more about safety when transporting gas cylinders then please read our blog which outlines full gas safety instructions.

We’re always on hand to answer your questions, so if you have anything you’d like to ask then please get in touch, we’d love to help.