WarDog's Tank Thread : Episodic Trial And Error

[daplatapus]

Yeah. That is one cool ATO.

Originally Posted by WarDog

Thanks daplatapus, how's the fish room coming?

Its going so slow its painful. I haven't done much in the last week or so, been way too busy at work. Ordered a couple new poly tanks for a bigger mixing station though...

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by daplatapus

Its going so slow its painful. I haven't done much in the last week or so, been way too busy at work. Ordered a couple new poly tanks for a bigger mixing station though...

Nice! I look forward to more updates of the progress! I wish I had the space for an 'Ichthyology Laboratory'!

[The Guy]

Finished job looks great Warren.

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by The Guy

Finished job looks great Warren.

Thanks Laurie!

[The Guy]

Originally Posted by The Guy

Finished job looks great Warren.

You must be close to putting water in soon eh!

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by The Guy

You must be close to putting water in soon eh!

I wish! There are still 4 big ticket items I want/need before start up.

1) Dosing pump. Thinking about a Libra, just because it matches the black/red/white theme. Alternative choice is a BM or a Kamoer. Single dosing pumps are out of the question.
2) Controller: Decided on the Apex
3) Chiller: Need a 1/5 or 1/4 minimum.
4) Lighting: Still can't decide LED or T5. I want the best of both worlds, but ATI's hybrid's are so expensive, and they don't come in black. Considering a DIY hybrid.

Those four items equal big $$$. Plus I still need consumables and test kits, not to mention rock from Eli, substrate, salt, etc. I may need to get a second job, lol.

Might not be salty until Christmas. If that's the case then the chiller can wait until next summer.

Why do we choose this hobby again?! I'm just thankful my wife is supportive!

[gregzz4]

I'm wondering why you want such a big chiller ?

My system is 105G total and I use a 1/10HP
It's only 280 watts and I run it with an Eheim Compact+ 2000

My old 1/4HP was 480 watts and required a minimum 600+ GPH so more power and money on a bigger, noisier pump

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

I'm wondering why you want such a big chiller ?

My system is 105G total and I use a 1/10HP
It's only 280 watts and I run it with an Eheim Compact+ 2000

My old 1/4HP was 480 watts and required a minimum 600+ GPH so more power and money on a bigger, noisier pump

Good question Greg. Let me ask you this, on a very hot day how long does your chiller run?