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Aparker2005

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Any certain cheap temperature controller that will run both of my Heaters? They're 500w total. Not looking to spend a ton. Just a reliable one.
 

xraycer

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Any certain cheap temperature controller that will run both of my Heaters? They're 500w total. Not looking to spend a ton. Just a reliable one.
I have both of these units running for a couple of years now without any issues. You can do a single unit or get 2 of the smaller units.
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-heaters/finnex-hc-0800-heater-controller.html

http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-heaters/finnex-max-300-controller.html
 

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My ranco helps me sleep at night. It's more expensive than you're looking to spend I imagine, but it's a top notch product.
 

Aparker2005

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Update! Got a background, spider wood finally settled, and got a 300w heater. Will eventually be getting a large piece of driftwood and more java Fern and anubius.

Also replaced the stock bulbs with 6500k 24" t8s.




 

Aparker2005

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Think we are gonna ditch getting more rummynose and go with Harlequin raspboras instead. Well get 25 of those and have 25 Cardinals to go along with them. Wife likes the harlequin more as they have more color.

The sand seems to have washed out rummynose out :(
 

Aparker2005

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Found this 4 or 4.5 foot long piece of driftwood at our local lfs. They want $95 for it. I'm trying to convince my wife to get that only for me for Christmas. It would be so awesome with some Moss, Java Fern, and anubius tied to it. I'll have to cut a little piece of it to fit width wise. Not gonna find another piece this big and good for any cheaper! It's probably 8 or 10 inches tall.

 
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Got the piece of wood for Christmas from my awesome wife. Can't wait to get it cut a little and get some plants going on it!
 

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About to order 25 Harlequin raspboras and 25 Cardinals. Wanted to add 6 more Amano shrimp but I think I'll wait. That will be all of the dither fish.


And we're soaking!

 
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