jim r Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 $567 after discount , I am now being xtra nice to the most beautiful, wittiest,sexiest,brainiest funniest,intelligent( I think I already said that (crawler that I am) girl in the whole wide world) I know my place even if 2nd sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 $567 after discount , I am now being xtra nice to the most beautiful, wittiest,sexiest,brainiest funniest,intelligent( I think I already said that (crawler that I am) girl in the whole wide world) I know my place even if 2nd sucks. thats half the cost of running said girl im sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 I love my fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 I love my fish. they dont argue do they? 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 :lol: NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifty Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 $255 last month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie extreme Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 $410 last month (better make those swimming classes for my son cheaper! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 2 Adults, 2 Servers running 24/7, 1 heatpump, no tanks!!!! = $200/month. Used to be $260/month with 1 x 1200L planted tank (500W MH + pumps and heaters)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitzy Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Our power bill is around $400-$480 thou that is gas too. 4 tanks running 2 of which have lights One has jebo 815 running tho didnt notice a hike in the power when i started using that. 2 Adults 3 kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markoshark Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 suppose that ours at around $300/month is pretty good, 3x 20-ish'ers 1x 4 foot reef, 1x 3 foot tropical in a dammed cold room (garage/converted...), 1x hex tank.... Yeah. I suppose that I am a power (pollitically in-correct word inserted here...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlid7 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Reef central has a tank power consumption calculator, you just have to change the cost per unit to match your power companies. And it tells you the cost. can you post a link please??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie extreme Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 2 Adults, 2 Servers running 24/7, 1 heatpump, no tanks now 2 adults is fine. 2 servers (little helpers that do all the work for you is illegal unless you pay minimum wages! ) and NO tank. i always thought people on this forum have tanks? did you sell your fresh water and come over to the dark side? $200 for just 2 adults still seems quite high. do run cloth dryers quite often? but then again its winter lets see what your power bill will be in mid summer (no kids, tanks etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifty Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 $410 last month (better make those swimming classes for my son cheaper! ) lol just started heating the water in the new pool, 400,000l will make quite some gas bill I am sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 $360 last month 2 adults 1 kid 5 discus tanks with lights 12hours day ,wetback,no pegs only use chothes dryer :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie extreme Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 5 discus tanks with lights 12hours day thats sounds ok what temp do you keep your discus (30 degrees?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 thats sounds ok what temp do you keep your discus (30 degrees?) yes all run between 29 and 30,the wetback is a life saver as i change 150g of 30degree water daily also my mother with her $30 power bill is horified but i ask forgiveness from the power gods and i love my fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitzy Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 I have no pegs either and use dryer non stop , computers running all day gas heater on kids have showers that last for ever but summer be here soon yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 lol yes its a sign of the times id rather do another haircut a week and pay for the dryer than peg washing out :lol: my life is far too short to peg washing out oh and clean ovens oh and.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 can you post a link please??? http://www.reefcentral.com/calc/tank_elec_calc.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlid7 Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 thanks i just worked out why our powerbill is $420 - $440 per month if it works out the same we have 2 3400w nightstore heaters that run for 8 hours each night, so that means they each cost $91 per month Does that sound right??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie extreme Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 as i change 150g of 30degree water daily oh god bugger me 150g of warm water! never mind just the water but the temp as well. the greens surely hate you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 gah... $500 this month, $600 last month... AND we use a gas fireplace... :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 oh god bugger me 150g of warm water! never mind just the water but the temp as well. the greens surely hate you! yes im sure they do but we light the chippie for hot water and i was amased i worked out that my tanks all cost $15 per month on the reef caculator i was gob smacked and i dont feel so bad now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markoshark Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 the reef calc is how i win arguments with the flatmates about power usage lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 $600 - $650 in winter, $450 - $500 in summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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