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View Poll Results: What current draw does your tank run AVERAGE?
Between 0.5-2 Amps 1 4.00%
Between 2-5 Amps 12 48.00%
Between 5-10 Amps 7 28.00%
Over 10 Amps - (POWER HOGS) 5 20.00%
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Old 11-06-2016, 03:36 PM
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Lightbulb How much amperage is your tank drawing?

Using the amp monitoring on the Apex I can see my 280 gallon averages around 4.5 amps with lights on in daytime. 6 amps with heaters on full.

Tank draws around 3 amps when the lights are off at night time.


I was wondering what others are seeing on their systems also wanted to compare how much I am forking out on my hydro bill each month to have my tank compared to others and their aquarium sizes.

I have around 100 gallon sump, external skimmer and mangrove tank so my entire system is approx 400 gallons total. I have 4 or 5 smaller heaters and 2 800W on backorder.

Lets see what kind of current or wattage you guys are seeing!
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