Faithbleed Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 them aswell :sml2: , but they only do marine, just another option Ah, cheers. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirio Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I don't think the power bill will be that bad. Depends on scale of tank and equipment really, so just depends if you want exact figures. RO/DI water you can get from Supermarkets (I think ), Other hobbyists. Maybe a few other places. If you're in it for the long haul though then it's probably best convenience wise to spend some money on your own RO/DI unit. Has a lot of benefits. But perhaps not something you need immediately. Other hobbyists won't use anything other than RO/DI water. But yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 A chiller should be more efficent than a heater to move the same volume of water the same temp. diff. That is why the same technology is used in heatpumps Why chiller?? only necessary if your doing local marine. :dunno: Tropical you shouldn't have to chill, quite the opposite in fact... Take your time to read through this site, there is A LOT of information within... reefkeepers is also good for research and is a little more candid, if you can handle that... Search function is your best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirio Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Why chiller?? only necessary if your doing local marine. :dunno: Tropical you shouldn't have to chill, quite the opposite in fact.. Yeahp, that's what I think too. There are scenarios where a chiller can be useful, but I wouldn't class them as a core piece of equipment living in New Zealand. Dunno how many people actually know the temp is often around 26c give or take for tropical marine. Which isn't far off what most people have for there Tropical FW tanks, and those don't use chillers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Chillers are sometimes necessary, certainly where i live, and dependant on how many pumps, both stream type and return, and particularly if running halides. My last big setup barely used the heaters all summer, mainly the chiller to keep it under 28 degrees. Reef tanks thrive an stability - temps that range from 25 up to 29 on a daily basis is not good. Small chillers can be had second hand for very reasonable prices. But yes, not core but maybe on the wish list..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 A chiller should be more efficent than a heater to move the same volume of water the same temp. diff. That is why the same technology is used in heatpumps Wow that's interesting to know I think I might have to get a marine setup once I have bought a new freshwater tank so I can return the one I am borrowing. Sounds like I won't have any powerbill problems at all with the equipment I intend on using Although you are getting tropical marines, I personally would still get a chiller just to be safe; if you had a really hot day and the temp of your tank went too high then you might lose a lot of corals. Like puttputt said, reef tanks thrive on stability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Still, would not be on my start-up equipment list... remembering putt is in probably the warmest part of the country... horses - courses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 We have a local lady here with a lovely marine set-up. She has to run a chiller because of the heat of the lights and equipment. She has a tank built into the lounge wall and accesses by a specially built room behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 . She has a tank built into the lounge wall probably that fact right there more so than anything atmospherical... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithbleed Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Back again with another question: I'm settled on a tank size of 1000w x 600d x 500h. Comes with built in overflow, should work out around 250L Does anyone have any objections to this size/shape and is it appropriate for a small - medium marine build? Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirio Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Sounds awesome. Can't wait to see some progress, all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yes 1000x600x500mm is ideal for your first tank :thup: Brilliant for a reef build - you could fit tonnes of stuff in there :bounce: And it isn't so large that it will be unmanageable for a beginner like yourself. When I eventually get my first reef tank I don't want to excede 300L since it would be my first tank. I would rather start with one or two small to medium tanks and then work my way up. That way I can get the hang of it first before I start investing in huge tanks and lots of equipment Check out this thread for inspiration - this guy's tank is even smaller than yours and look at all the cool corals he has in it! http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=96169 And this guy has a beautiful tank too. He has mainly SPS corals and uses AI Sol Blue LED modules http://www.youtube.com/user/whatafather/videos Another great thread, using Maxspect LED lighting http://reefcentral.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=1929512&s=ea1cb4e11471470870edb97d359b2fa6& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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