heaters how many??

[frnchjeep]

What do you plan on for filtration? If you are going to have a sump, you should definatly have the pump submerged. The pump puts off heat...might as well utilize it. You are paying for that electricity already, try to get all you can out of it. On my 220, between the sump pump and compact fluorescents, the heaters only turn on after a water change (and only for a short time).

 

[mr giant gourami]

What do you plan on for filtration? If you are going to have a sump, you should definatly have the pump submerged. The pump puts off heat...might as well utilize it. You are paying for that electricity already, try to get all you can out of it. On my 220, between the sump pump and compact fluorescents, the heaters only turn on after a water change (and only for a short time).

great idea i will be haveing a sump i think so will have the pump in to help with heating thanks

 

[jay240G]

I have 2- 200 watt for 240 gallon keep at 79 no prob in finished basement