Fishsticks Custom 130Gallon Rimless, LED Build

[d2mini]

Looking good! Good idea doing the dry pipe for the lights! :)

 

[fishsticks]

got it from u, the ideas u used on ur tank were good. i hope u dont mind, i took a couple.

 

[fishsticks]

does anyone know the name of those computer systems that read the waters parameters at all time. or something that can control the water parameters at all times. thanks

 

[fishsticks]

what do u guys think about this heater.
do i go by the display water amount, or total amount of water.

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[BL1]

If you're looking at getting an aquarium controller I wouldn't think you need to get a heater with it's own controller. You can find a much more inexpensive option. Also, You'll be better off getting two smaller heaters that way if one malfunctions it won't be as big of a problem.

 

[fishsticks]

ive decided to pick this one up, i will get the jbj heater if i can find it without the controller which i doubt. i really like the jbj heater with its plastic casing and magnets.
what do yaw think?

Digital Aquatics

JBJ-USA Aquarium Products

 

[fishsticks]

what size water heater will i need for my tank? my room now has hardwood floors an stays pretty cool, but its not summer yet.

 

[daugherty]

the reef keeper is one of the best controllers that i have read about it seems to be the most user friendly

 

[BL1]

Everything I've been reading lately is that the RKL/RKE doesn't even compare to the Apex.

 

[daugherty]

i have heard that

 

[fishsticks]

i looked into the apex system but its far over priced for the stuff u get compared to the reef keeper. the apex lite is 369.99 with a temp probe.

the reef keeper is 279.99 with a temp probe a ph probe with 2 power controllers 4outlets each.

 

[fishsticks]

though the emailing will be cool from the apex, the rkl has emailing but thats an additional module. one thing i like i just noticed is this new auto top off system

Digital Aquatics

 

[daugherty]

i am saving to get the rke w net

 

[fishsticks]

i like that one better than the lite, it looks really nice. but i cant get it

 

[fishsticks]

are there any special heaters out there that are only controlled by a aquarium controller? everything i find has its own thermostat

 

[daugherty]

they will all have a thermostat but the controller superseeds the thermostat on the heater. just turn the temp all the way up and the controller will control if the heater gets power or not

 

[fishsticks]

thanks daugherty, also do u know if they have any out there with magnets instead of suction cups.. i hate! suction cups they dont work for long. i know the jbj has magnets but i dont want to buy the jbj with the controller. i cant just buy the rod, it all comes together.

 

[fishsticks]

i noticed in your set up u have an external waterpump? how does that work i have not yet decided how to run my plumbing an stuff just curious. im used to a waterpump sitting in the sump.

 

[daugherty]

i dont know if they have any that use magnets besides the one you know of.. as for the external pump i love it. most external pumps dont add much heat to the tank since they are air cooled. but there are some that are water cooled and will add a couple degrees to the tank. internal pumps can add alot of heat to the tank. and take up lots of room in the sump

 

[fishsticks]

how quiet is it? i think i will go external, im sure this rimless will evaporate alot. i will try to add as lil heat as possible.