Tank Heaters - question

Myka · #1 11-17-2011, 04:50 PM

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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 · #2 11-17-2011, 05:00 PM

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 · #3 11-17-2011, 08:55 PM

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 · #4 11-17-2011, 09:09 PM

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 · #5 11-17-2011, 10:45 PM

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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 · #6 11-17-2011, 11:12 PM

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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 · #7 11-17-2011, 11:27 PM

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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.

The Grizz · #8 11-18-2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

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.

You could always add a small ceramic space heater in the Brett to bring the temp in the room up.