Nes999's 1,000 Gallon Plywood Build Mark Two
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Do you need that much heating? In case you're still shopping for heaters, pumps, sumps, UV sterilizers, here are some of the vendors I've dealt with:
Bulkreefsupply had the best pricing on Reeflo pumps/heaters (I must have bought out the 1,000 W heaters)
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/
Aquatic Eco Systems has great fiberglass tanks (perfect for sump tanks)/big heaters
http://aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3058/Easy-Plug-Heaters-Stainless-Steel
Marine Depot has good pricing on pumps, UV sterilizers
http://www.marinedepot.com/Lifegard...egard_Aquatics-RB5171-FIUVUUHT-RB5183-vi.html
Fishtanksdirect has inline heaters/huge UV sterilizers
http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/aquarium-heater.aspx
Bulkreefsupply had the best pricing on Reeflo pumps/heaters (I must have bought out the 1,000 W heaters)
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/
Aquatic Eco Systems has great fiberglass tanks (perfect for sump tanks)/big heaters
http://aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3058/Easy-Plug-Heaters-Stainless-Steel
Marine Depot has good pricing on pumps, UV sterilizers
http://www.marinedepot.com/Lifegard...egard_Aquatics-RB5171-FIUVUUHT-RB5183-vi.html
Fishtanksdirect has inline heaters/huge UV sterilizers
http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/aquarium-heater.aspx
Thank a bunch for all those links! i bought my pump directly from reeflo. i need to purchase 2 more though. ive never been 2 fish tank direct or bulk reef supply.
only reason why i was going 6 watts per gallon because thats what my box for my 55 said.
my plan was to buy from aqutic eco maby someone has better pricing. i could get away with 1 5000 from them but i dont want to run a 230v
only reason why i was going 6 watts per gallon because thats what my box for my 55 said.
my plan was to buy from aqutic eco maby someone has better pricing. i could get away with 1 5000 from them but i dont want to run a 230v
I placed an online order with Bulk Reef Supply on Black Friday, and they shipped my order the next day. Received everything in less than a week.
I heat my 300 gallon tank with a 400 W heater. I know this is a lot less than the recommended wattage/gallon. The 400 W heater kept the tank at a constant 78 degrees for 5 1/2 years. I'm speculating that the big turnover rate with the Hammerhead pump generates a little heat. With the water running through five Reeflos and a 240W UV sterilizer in the new system, I was planning on plunking two 1000 W heaters in the sump, and calling it good. Maybe I should get another 1000W for back up.
I wish I could have gone with 230 v pumps. Electrician said it would save $$$$. Unfortunately the pumps I needed for the different filters we'll be using did not come with 230 v plugs. Whatever you do, do not set up your Reeflo pump in a pan like this. The pump is very quiet, but the vibrating of the metal pan on the wood floor drives me nuts.
I purchased 10 of these mats to place under the new pumps.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store...quence-reeflo-pumps/sound-dampening-pads.html
I heat my 300 gallon tank with a 400 W heater. I know this is a lot less than the recommended wattage/gallon. The 400 W heater kept the tank at a constant 78 degrees for 5 1/2 years. I'm speculating that the big turnover rate with the Hammerhead pump generates a little heat. With the water running through five Reeflos and a 240W UV sterilizer in the new system, I was planning on plunking two 1000 W heaters in the sump, and calling it good. Maybe I should get another 1000W for back up.
I wish I could have gone with 230 v pumps. Electrician said it would save $$$$. Unfortunately the pumps I needed for the different filters we'll be using did not come with 230 v plugs. Whatever you do, do not set up your Reeflo pump in a pan like this. The pump is very quiet, but the vibrating of the metal pan on the wood floor drives me nuts.
I purchased 10 of these mats to place under the new pumps.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store...quence-reeflo-pumps/sound-dampening-pads.html
Great project and build you have going. Good call with going with a couple of Ultimas. Have heard nothing but great reports from all Ultima users I've questioned. I'm going with Ultimas for biological filtration instead of a traditional wet/dry filter.
If you ever decide that you ABSOLUTELY need more space, I have a very radical suggestion.......you could switch to a tankless water heater.....sorry they're on my mind as we just had one installed. Couldn't help but notice that big water heater right next to your tank.
If you ever decide that you ABSOLUTELY need more space, I have a very radical suggestion.......you could switch to a tankless water heater.....sorry they're on my mind as we just had one installed. Couldn't help but notice that big water heater right next to your tank.
