CO2 scrubbers: which is easiest to open and fill?

[Gretchacha]

I would like to get a CO2 scrubber to connect to an airstone for my 30G skimmerless tank. However, I have some strength and dexterity issues with my hands. Which scrubber cartridge is easiest to open, fill, and close? I have seen three very different looking configurations on BRS, Two Little Fishies and Ice Cap.

 

[blaxsun]

Not having one at all would be the easiest.

 

[TheSheff]

I would like to get a CO2 scrubber to connect to an airstone for my 30G skimmerless tank. However, I have some strength and dexterity issues with my hands. Which scrubber cartridge is easiest to open, fill, and close? I have seen three very different looking configurations on BRS, Two Little Fishies and Ice Cap.

From my experience, the ice cap ones are the easiest as you just unscrew the screws on the top and pour out the media. As long as you are able to unscrew small things. Thankfully, they don't have to be super tight since the scrubber does not have water running through it.

 

[Gretchacha]

From my experience, the ice cap ones are the easiest as you just unscrew the screws on the top and pour out the media. As long as you are able to unscrew small things. Thankfully, they don't have to be super tight since the scrubber does not have water running through it.

Thank you, I was leaning towards that one.

 

[GT3000XX]

Thank you, I was leaning towards that one.

I use the Phosban 150. It is much easier to clean and cost 1/2 as much as the Ice Cap. They both do basically the same thing.