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[Srt4eric]

You have two 300w heaters in a 40?

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

You have two 300w heaters in a 40?

Sure do haha. The plan was always an upgrade so I made sure all the equipment would transfer over to a much larger tank.

 

[NanoCrazed]

I can't sustain temp in a 120G system with a 1000W im sump. Needed another 300W in DT

 

[Vhuang168]

I can't sustain temp in a 120G system with a 1000W im sump. Needed another 300W in DT

That is a lot of heater for a 120g. How cold does the room get? What kind of heater?
On the coldest days here in Almaden (low 30s), my 190 in the garage (uninsulated) can stay at 78 with a 500w.

 

[NanoCrazed]

That is a lot of heater for a 120g. How cold does the room get? What kind of heater?
On the coldest days here in Almaden (low 30s), my 190 in the garage (uninsulated) can stay at 78 with a 500w.

It's an unheated detached office. Not bad if i keep windows closed but if i leave everything open, it's essentially an outdoor tank. So same temp as ambient temp outside.

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

The tank is up and water is being made.

 

[Srt4eric]

The tank is up and water is being made.

I like your shims.

 

[ashburn2k]

Why the extra space on the side? So that you can upgrade to a 200g down the road?

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

I like your shims.

This garage is almost 2” out over 6’ so it’s shim city under there haha. Once it’s full and settled I’ll be hacking them off and putting a kick plate on the bottom to hide it.

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

Why the extra space on the side? So that you can upgrade to a 200g down the road?

For random reefing stuff.....such as beer.....ha

Honestly it’s nice to have some space on the side to work with.

 

[ashburn2k]

Maybe ask kessil to sponsor you those fancy A500x ?

 

[Coral reefer]

I’ll come fill it right quick for one of those hammers if you have any left

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

Maybe ask kessil to sponsor you those fancy A500x ?

We shall see.....

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

I’ll come fill it right quick for one of those hammers if you have any left

Those disappeared so quick haha. I’ll let you know on the next round.

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

Well the tank got some vinager soaking and rinsing and now it’s passing a leak test. Figured I’d wash the dry rock in this rodi before draining since it’s easy enough. Got some cement coming that I’ll be making a couple structures with.

 

[Coral reefer]

Those disappeared so quick haha. I’ll let you know on the next round.

All good. Figured they would.I’ll be by you Thursday if you need anything.

 

[TurboReef]

Looking good man !

 

[ashburn2k]

Well the tank got some vinager soaking and rinsing and now it’s passing a leak test. Figured I’d wash the dry rock in this rodi before draining since it’s easy enough. Got some cement coming that I’ll be making a couple structures with.

Going barebottom?

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

Going barebottom?

No. Honestly I don’t see the appeal, imo it looks way worse and there are proactive ways to keep a sandbed clean and the bare bottom gets crap on it as well so I much prefer the sanded look.

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

Well I think tomorrow’s the day. I found 3 nems almost completely blocking the overflows on the 40 gallon so it’s time.