Hey i was just wonder what set up uses the least electricity. I know heaters suck up alot of juice but what do you guys think hob filters, diy sump, canister. In your experience what is the most economical set up possible, any suggestions?
energy efficient heaters and filters
- Thread starter mchambers527
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That answer depends on the size of tank. Smaller to medium tanks would benefit from HOB filters the most I feel, I think my whisper 60 uses like 9 watts. Even air pump driven sponge filters are an excellent option for small tanks.
Tanks around 100gal or more would probably benefit more from a sump since a single pump of your chosing could take the place of multiple canisters or HOBs. Some large submersible pumps run hot, which in turn helps heat the water to a negligible extent, but then again excess heat is a telltale sign of an inefficient pump.
Heaters are straight forward- watts = btu's. There's no way around it, smart placement like putting a heater near a filter intake or powerhead can help it's efficiency a little bit.
Also insulating the non-viewing panels of the tank with Styrofoam helps too.
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If you want to go the super economical route and ugliness doesn't bother you, then sponge filters running off air pumps and cover all the sides of your tank with rigid foam insulation to help retain heat.
