Tank Heaters - question

[Coralgurl]

Thanks for the replies! I'll check the box for the watts, can't remember at the moment from work. I'm running T5's (2x54w) and LED's on the tank, the T5s give off some heat, but not alot. The inhabitants and corals didn't seem bothered by the lower temp, but thought it was a bit on the low side, and its only -7 outside, could have been a concern once it gets colder.

The house thermostat is in the living room, we have an open concept on the main floor but it is cooler around the windows. I hate being cold so keep the house temp around 20/21 in the winter.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

The house thermostat is in the living room, we have an open concept on the main floor but it is cooler around the windows. I hate being cold so keep the house temp around 20/21 in the winter.

That's what the thermostat says, check with a thermometer in the room. Bet it's colder. My thermostat is set for 20.5C and the rooms are actually 18C.

[Coralgurl]

I will check the temp by the tank, I'm sure its cooler than what is on the t-stat. Going to pick up one of those glass temp readers as well and put that on the tank rather than relying on what the heater(s) say. I have noticed with the lower temps, algae is slowing down...seems anywhere from 78-83 is acceptable?

[globaldesigns]

Until recently I didn't run a heater. I use to, but took it out as it never turned on. But with the removal of some pumps, I guess the heat they produced, isn't there anymore. So I have put my heater back in.

I personally only run 1 X 300W standard heater. Nothing special and it keeps my temp at a constant 78-79F without issue. I have about 200G of actual water volume.

[lastlight]

I run a 300, 250 and 200 downstairs and they haven't shutoff since plugging them in. Looking forward to getting some halides over the tank =)

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by lastlight

I run a 300, 250 and 200 downstairs and they haven't shutoff since plugging them in. Looking forward to getting some halides over the tank =)

OUCH!!! I would hate to have your hydro bill.

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

OUCH!!! I would hate to have your hydro bill.

Um, I have 2 powerbars full, cords going in 2 different directions...my hydro bill doubled last month, but I was also running a qt in the kitchen, with no outlets left, so had one piece of equip plugged in on top of my stove....I know there's gotta be a better way, just not sure what it is....

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

OUCH!!! I would hate to have your hydro bill.

Yeah suddenly designing the fishroom to act like a cold room seems like a bad decision considering how well it's working! Summertime I'll feel pretty darn good about it I hope lol.