How much electricity would an average tropical 125-150 consume? I don't have much experience with tropicals, only temperate.
Energy Consumption of Tropical Aquarium?
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Hello; I post so I can follow the thread. I do not have an answer for the how much part as I have never tried to separate operating costs.
I have read about devices that measure electricity use directly. That may be a way to go.
Some will depend on the setup. A tank in an unheated room will cost more to heat than one in the heated part of a house for example.
I have read about devices that measure electricity use directly. That may be a way to go.
Some will depend on the setup. A tank in an unheated room will cost more to heat than one in the heated part of a house for example.
For example, my 120 with a sump runs a 300w heater, dc return pump ~50w, circulation pump 30w, lighting ~300w. 12 hours lights on time, say 3-4 hours of heater on time (run my house at 72f, tanks at 78f)
So with that prob around 7KW/day, being $1.10-$1.75 a day to run ish... Assuming my math is in the ballpark
With larger tanks, you get more stable temps, but also means you need a larger heater depending on your house and water temps.
So with that prob around 7KW/day, being $1.10-$1.75 a day to run ish... Assuming my math is in the ballpark
With larger tanks, you get more stable temps, but also means you need a larger heater depending on your house and water temps.
My fish room (house) in Milwaukee was on a separate energy consumption line than the house I lived in.
It fluctuated with about 1000 -2000 gallons in tanks going depending on spawning and stock levels.
In summer my energy bill for the fish house averaged around $150 per month.
A number of water pumps, lights etc, but I turned off most heaters May thru Sept.
In Jan, Feb and Mar, the energy bill could be as high as $400 per month with the heaters cranking, and below freezing, (often below zero F) temps outside.
It fluctuated with about 1000 -2000 gallons in tanks going depending on spawning and stock levels.
In summer my energy bill for the fish house averaged around $150 per month.
A number of water pumps, lights etc, but I turned off most heaters May thru Sept.
In Jan, Feb and Mar, the energy bill could be as high as $400 per month with the heaters cranking, and below freezing, (often below zero F) temps outside.
If your looking for a free and accurate way to calculate your electrical consumption of just your aquarium, most public libraries in the states offer free rental of outlet power meters. Simply plug the devices into the outlets running your tank/tanks then plug power strip into the meter. Call your local library, I would almost bet they will have a couple available for you. Once you know the kilowatt usage you can calculate it based on your per kilowatt cost on electric bill.
P3 P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009MDBU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_g5qXzbRM4SQN4