SPS Shallow Reef Tank Build Thread

[ClownReef®]

Ok, so i modded my 6055 and HOLY SHIRT!!! WAAAAY more flow than before..glad i did it!

Here are a few pictures..step by step how i do the modding..LOL

1- Pliers and the casing..thats all i use..

2-Grab one corner of the part to be removed and start twisting slowly breaking it off the casing..

3-Keep twisting!

4-It should be peeling off right at the edge.

5-Voila! you're done!

Easy..clean job.

 

[ClownReef®]

Just got an email from Reefer Madness..they are out of bulbs..

Who else sells helios??

 

[Purple Haze]

Check with Frag Farmer. com

 

[ClownReef®]

Is a 1000w heater an over kill? or it wont hurt?

 

[rutz81]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11608084#post11608084 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ClownReef®
Is a 1000w heater an over kill? or it wont hurt?

For teh money it costs for a 100W, you might as well get 2 smaller ones and have a backup in case one fails.

 

[ClownReef®]

Well, this heater is in new condition and VERY cheap..Im not gonna be paying BRAND NEW price (what it originally costs). If its a steal..will it be ok?

 

[rutz81]

I'm sure it wouldn't hurt, just overkill, IMO. But, if it's reall cheap, why not.

 

[melev]

Tank size x (3w per gallon) divided by (2 heaters). That is what you want.

 

[ClownReef®]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11608661#post11608661 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
Tank size x (3w per gallon) divided by (2 heaters). That is what you want.

Marc,

I just want to dedicate 1 outlet of my RK ll to a heater...so im guessing ill go with that 1000w..its CHEAP!

 

[melev]

How many gallons is that tank again?

What makes you think the RK2 can handle that much wattage?

 

[ClownReef®]

I dont know...wild guess?..lol

Its a 90 gal.system over all..

 

[melev]

Way too much heater. You seriously risk cooking your tank. I would just install two 150w heaters. If one sticks on, it won't have the ability to overheat the water.

 

[ClownReef®]

Youre right Marc..ill just do that..

What about a single 250w?

 

[KErickson978]

Tagging along...

his main point is if something goes wrong then it wont fry the tank IMO i agree 100% on using the two 159's and not risking anything.
i had this happen once on a 55 gal.. man not pretty.. i think a seal had worn out or something cause i came home to soup.. and since then i have always used two smaller heaters

 

[ZooZ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11610236#post11610236 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ClownReef®
Youre right Marc..ill just do that..

What about a single 250w?

Getting one 250W heater defeats the whole purpose of getting two 150W of heaters. If one fails then the other can handle heating your tank to the desired temperature.

 

[melev]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11610657#post11610657 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ZooZ
Getting one 250W heater defeats the whole purpose of getting two 150W of heaters. If one fails then the other can handle heating your tank to the desired temperature.

Or at least prevent it from cooling off too quickly, giving you time to figure out what is going on.

 

[ZooZ]

having two heater just adds security which will make you feel at rest when away from the tank

 

[mikee68]

I agree with the two 150w heaters. I learned my lesson the hard way. The one 300w heater I had went bad and never noticed. Temp dropped like crazy, only lost a few frags. Since then I run two just in case.

 

[ClownReef®]

UPDATE:

Well, things have gone south. I had a leak somewhere in the plumbing that i couldnt find. Tried to take the pump out..broke the sump...Im sure you can imagine the rest..sooooo this %@#%$$ sucks!

I guess this is going to take longer than i thought..bleh..

 

[ClownReef®]