calculator Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I can understand marine tanks using a lot of power, but freshwater, seriously? They use hardly any electricity, so why would your parents be concerned about more tanks using too much power? If it was a fish room then that would make sense, but a few tanks is nothing for them to be worried about My parents aren't worried about the cost of electricity, but the fact that the tanks are in my room. If we had a bigger house I'd be allowed a fish room, and mum would really love me to get a reef tank too because she loves the invertebrates and corals and the colours of saltwater fishes I have never actually worked out how much power I use, so haven't been able to use that argument, but they also complain about water usage, as we are on tank, and they don't like buying it/haven't bought water in my life time. But back on topic: When your mum says "are you sure you want to spend that much on fish?????" And you reply (in an offhand sort of voice) "yea, it really isnt that much to spend on fish. ($90). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 water useage of a tank = cents per month.... power useage of a tank on average between $2 and $5 per month lighting being the biggest user..... if you want to win that argument just find out what power your TV uses.... that will normally shut them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 water useage of a tank = cents per month.... power useage of a tank on average between $2 and $5 per month lighting being the biggest user..... if you want to win that argument just find out what power your TV uses.... that will normally shut them up wish my tanks would only use $2-$5 a month, I attribute around $150-$250 of my monthly bill on fish tanks. currently 7 running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 thats $2-5 for filter and heater. not lighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 thats $2-5 for filter and heater. not lighting That would be a perfect world for me. is this on like 60-100 L tanks or nanos? haha we are :smot: tangenting again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Aquis 1200 running = 21.6KWH per month (30W for 24 hours per day) = $4.32 to $8.21 depending on your electricity supply cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dachende Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 You end up with 3 of your friends community tanks in your house with fish you don't really like - they know you won't say no, as you're the "fish guy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 thats already just about over your conservative $5 for both filter and heater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 a 1200 is 30W for a 250L tank, and its in the high range for canister filters for power useage. The eheim 2075 uses just 16W for up to 600L tanks my fry tanks run on air pumps (one at 5W for 2 tanks) my smaller HOB filter runs at 3W, plus 2x 50W heaters (which are not on 24 hours a day). all tanks have 3 sided insulation i'd guestimate about 3-4 hours a day heater is on work out how much your tank costs.... take the wattage of the item, times it by how many hours a day it is on, divide it by 1000 to get useage in KWH per day, times it by 30 for monthly usage. grab a power bill and work out the cost by multiplying your result by whatever you are paying per unit (use the higher amount to make your argument stronger. ) and voila.... perfect excuse for another tank.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 1685.72, on 2 heaters in one tank.... i think i buggered it up :smot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Very off topic! There are appropriate threads for this topic already. Cam heaters aren't on 24/7 remember. When you put up with noisy wavemakers and a clicking heater in your bedroom :nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 :smot: :smot: I know i put 5 hours in for running time of the heaters per day :smot: :smot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 you buy some fish on trademe on a impulse buy and then quickly realise you dont have anywere for them and txt your mates to try and rent some tank space :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepsnana Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 When your still browsing forums at quarter to 2 in the morning, cause it's more interesting than sleep. :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 When the reason you don't get moon lighting for your tank is you know that if you purchased it you would stay up all night watching your fish, and not get any sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 When your girlfriend cleans your tanks for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 When your girlfriend cleans your tanks for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 And she enjoyed it too! I left her to it and she was enjoying herself for ages :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 mate, you need to marry that woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 mate, you need to marry that woman. No doubt about it, I can't remember the last time my tanks looked this good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexyay Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 When there seems to be duckweed all over the house. (Ambulia too - not sure what to do with all the extra cuttings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 i could say something but could be take in a different ligth ,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 When you care more about tanks more tanks homework Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomsam1001 Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 When you just broke your foot but still manage to feed and add chemicals to the tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaide Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 You run out of tanks and keep buying the fecking things because you were given a deal you can't refuse :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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