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Old 02-23-2015, 08:28 PM
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So glad i took the advice of many reefers to buy two smaller heaters instead of one large heater today. I got a email while in architecture class from my apex saying its temp was low by the time i got home it was at 74.5f. My second heater had kept it somewhat warm where as if i only had one my cold basement probably would have dropped it to around 65-70 degrees. I hope this helps some other people out. Its always good to be proactive instead of reactive
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Old 02-23-2015, 08:41 PM
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Also bad ass that it emailed you soon time to throw out my trusty reef keeper
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Old 02-23-2015, 08:45 PM
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lol ya no complaints with the apex
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Old 02-23-2015, 09:55 PM
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I run three heaters each capable of heating my tank so even if one dies, I will not see a significant drop.
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Old 02-23-2015, 10:21 PM
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I run 2 heaters; each one is capable of heating the whole tank. They are set for 78 and 77F. Temp is just too important a param...
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Old 02-23-2015, 10:31 PM
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run 2 heaters as well and each individually would maintain the temperature
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Old 02-24-2015, 12:45 AM
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Hmm mybe I should rly consider using more than 1 heater as well. I'm just scared they don't turn off n cook everything fast
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Old 02-24-2015, 12:52 AM
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Hmm mybe I should rly consider using more than 1 heater as well. I'm just scared they don't turn off n cook everything fast
Another reason to hook them up to an Apex.
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Old 02-24-2015, 01:08 AM
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Yup, good call. I run 4, lol, all on my apex.
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Old 02-24-2015, 01:21 AM
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what else is apex good for i dunno if its worth for me to invest in 1 yet. my old system seems to be good for 2yrs without apex anyways.. mybe i will buy 1 for my new system if its worth it
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