Closed Loops (New design)

Myka · #1 03-20-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Okguy

Hey Myka, one thing to consider is the heat generated by the PS3.

Mark told me your leaving for Saskatchewan

... When are you going?

I am very worried about the heat created by the PS3. I have heard they are horrible for that. The tank is also going to have 2x 250w MH over it and 2 x39w T5s for actinics. I'm worried about the lighting being a bit too intense for my LPS, but they are mogul run on electronic ballasts so shouldn't have too high of a PAR reading and if all else fails I can pick bulbs with lower PAR rating, just a waste of electricity.

I'm not sure what to do about the tank...I would really like to try out a closed loop. I know the Little Giant pump I have isn't supposed to leak much heat at all because of it's bypass type design. Maybe I should sell the PS3, and buy a more appropriate pump for my tank. I originally bought the PS3 for my 75g return, but plans have changed for that tank.

Yes, I'm moving to Saskatoon next Friday. =] I will have to come back for the tanks though.

mseepman · #2 03-20-2009, 09:13 PM

Whatcha gonna do with the 75???

Myka · #3 03-20-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mseepman

Whatcha gonna do with the 75???

Well I found a nice canopy for my 40g, so I will stick to keeping that one for my reef, otherwise I was thisclose to setting up the 75g for my reef. So I'm gonna put plants and Dwarf Cichlids in the 75g I think.