The insanity has begun... My 345 SA/CA Build thread

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Thanks for all the comments/compliments everyone.

As far as heating costs, it made a bit of an impact, but its hard to tell how much exactly, I wouldn't say more than a few bucks.

My entire electric bill has gone up about 40 bucks. Factor in not only the heaters but also running 2 FX5's and all the new lights and waterfall etc. Not too bad I'd say. Ambient room temp is 72 but I almost never see the heaters on and I keep it at 79.5. Runs on 3x Aqueon pro 300w.

For being summer in Texas, I figured it would be more expensive to be honest. I was pleasantly surprised.
 
not that bad i suppose, but over a year thats about almost 500 bucks. and the bigger you go the more money for running. has anyone every seen a small solar panel to run their tank heaters or even just the filters.
 
bretthogan said:
not that bad i suppose, but over a year thats about almost 500 bucks. and the bigger you go the more money for running. has anyone every seen a small solar panel to run their tank heaters or even just the filters.
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I doubt the entire 40 is going to the tank, I'd say maybe 25$ or so. Like I Said it's summer in Texas, so I'm sure my garage fridge as well as A/C have caused a bit of the extra energy cost. Either way that's still $300.

I'd love to find some kind of Solar setup for my tank and have actually thought about it before. For right this minute though I guess I'm just stuck paying an extra 300-500 a year. No biggie though, I didn't have any delusions of this being a cheap hobby. :) Good thing is: I just quit smoking 5 weeks ago and I was a pack a day guy, so now I'm saving money!

Thanks again for the comments and compliments.
 
yea i would love to see a solar ran setup inside and the wiring. i wonder if you would need a battery pack or just a converter with a heat sink.... very interesting.
 
Wow that is impressive! Love the natural look with the waterfall and everything. Nice to see another Texan from the metroplex.
 
TheGinge5 said:
Wow that is impressive! Love the natural look with the waterfall and everything. Nice to see another Texan from the metroplex.
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Thank you, and :headbang2

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Random Tank update shot :D
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I got lazy on the stand, I have a shelf built in it and its painted and stained but I still need to add the removable panels and sliding door to hide my equipment. Hopefully I'll have this done sometime soon after Halloween.
 
Just read the build from first to last, truly an amazing build you put your time and effort into!
subscribed for more updates! :popcorn:
 
Its after Halloween, and I just finished your build sheet...got sides yet?

I LOVE the built in waterfall! My only concern is how big your Aro will eventually get.. I've seen some Biggun's that would bust even your huge gorgeous tank... Since your a texan, ever thought about a pond too?
 
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