HI Aysha, I was setting up my new Reefkeeper lite controller and I could not help but think of how it might possibly save your tank from many disasters including the one above.
I strongly suggest to invest into one of
these as I have a feeling a system like this would have most likely saved your tank unless the temp in the house is 90+ degrees.
For example I have mine setup to do the following:
- 3pm turns on ecoxotic stunner led strips
- 5pm it turns on the MH light
- when the temperature reaches 80 it turns on chiller and pump (both on the same socket; this uses a splitter from dollar store) - it stops it when it hits 76
- if the temp reaches 83 the controller turns on a fan to blow above the surface and move the warm air out (i dont like to use this due to unwanted extra water evaporation) - this is set to turn off if the temp reaches 77
- if the temp reaches 86 I have it setup to turn off the MH/led blue light and run chiller/pump/fan - system turns the lights back on once the temp reaches 77 and turns off chiller fan at 76
- 1am turns of the MH light
- 2 am turns off the ecoxotic stunner strips
I haven't been able to test all the programing above as the temperatures haven't skyrocketed, but so far its working as intended.
In case of power failure for a short period of time, the unit will not turn your MH lights back on for 15 minutes to allow proper cool-down of the bulb and ballast.
The above are all achieved with the lite version and no extra add-on modules or controllable power bars
I believe many stores sell the lite version for 119.99 and after trying it, I have to say it is an absolute must; anyone not running something comparable is taking huge gambles with their fish-tanks and reefs...
Currently under the 34g cube I used to have a digital controllable power bar (which I'm still fighting to understand and properly set) and two mechanical timers (each timer takes up two lots in my power bar) along with a temperature monitor... needless to say I've spent about 80-90$ with tax included and they dont come near what the ReefKeeper does for me right now.
The best part is the fact that it can be upgraded for many other applications down the road if needed and it already can do many other functions which I haven't looked into quite just yet.