When running mulitple aquariums together to 1 sump is it best to heat each tank or heat the sump?
Heating Question?
- Thread starter loureyes
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My set up is 5 aquariums 225,65,55 & 40 all are plumbed to a 75 gallon reservior for the return I have a little giant pump rated to do 1325 gph connected to an Emperor Aquatics Pressurized bag filter. Right now for heating I have is 3 hydor heaters a 400 watt in the 225 a 300watt in the 65 and another 400 watt in the 55.
loureyes;4833818; said:
I'm not sure what you're looking for, but if all the tanks are connected, then it really doesn't matter where the heaters are. It simply becomes a matter of aesthetics.
If all your tanks are suppose to be kept at the same temp, add up the total volume of the tanks and sump. Get a powerful heater and place it in the sump
Thanx guys I tend to panic sometimes. I recently had an ich outbreak due to me not quarantning a huge midas I picked up. I just need more heaters for approx. 460 gallons of water. After I made this thread I did the math & for that much water I need 1380-2300 total watts @ 3-5 watts per gallon! I only have 1100.
loureyes;4833935; said:
I was running 1,500W when I had my central setup. 415 gallons. I guess it depends on how cold your room is. My basement is kinda chilly.