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The lights look brilliant! I want them for my tank! So turns out the pistol that I put in the nano cube at Seaside is still alive I witnessed him and the watchman together in a burrow. Come by tomorrow if you have time and I'll help you pick out some frags! We have a ton of zoas and green star polyps. Great to start off your tank with. I'm so excited to see more of your thread!

 

Pipefish are perfect for that but seahorses are unlikely ):

 

Part 8: Heating and Cooling Systems + Updates

PART 8: HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS + UPDATES

Temperature regulation is super important for maintaining your livestock and keeping your fish healthy.

What's the ideal temperature?

Depending on what you have in your tank, the ideal temperature may range between 72°-90° F. For now, I'll be setting my tank to maintain 75° F.

Determining the temperature in your tank is important for proper care of your fish and livestock, so get some thermometers for temperature readings!

I find that having 2 thermometers is necessary for accuracy (in my EcoPico). They're only 1-3 bucks each, so might as well get 2 or more for peace of mind! lol.


So here are some of the things I bought for my Heating/Cooling Systems:

- O2 Cool Portable Fan with Battery or Electric (my alternative for a chiller)
Price: $12.95 (Can be found on Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more or your local superstore)

- Hydor Theo Heater 50W
Price: $24.99 (fish supply)

- 2 Thermometers
Price: $1.00 -$3.00 each (you can find these anywhere!)

(OPTIONAL) If you have the money to spend:
- JBJ Chiller or any kind of chiller
Price: $200-$600 (price varies depending on chiller)



The Goodies for Temperature Regulation:


The Cooler


Unboxing the O2 Cool Portable Fan


The Heater


Unboxing the Hydor Theo Heater 50W


Thermometer 1


Thermometer 2



Installing the Heating/Cooling System:

The Cooler!


Cooling System



The Heater!


Heating System


Thermometer 1


Thermometer 2



ECOPICO UPDATES:

- Cycling is ALMOST DONE!!!

- Going to Add Corals and Livestock Soon!!!

- Going to Add Moon Light + Timer!!!





COMING UP NEXT:

MOON LIGHT + TIMER + CYCLED TANK + LIVESTOCK DECISIONS + ADDING LIVESTOCK + FINALIZED TANK!


Stay Tuned! MORE TO COME!!!!!



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Hey Haugcm2, thanks! That would be awesome, let me know when you start that up!

Hey morninwood, lol, you should get a 3rd tank, that would be awesome!

Hey Cjiggajess, thanks! I'll try to update more soon!

Hey Kriss, thanks! I'll try to be update more soon!

 

Hey Christine, I'll definitely drop by tomorrow when I'm free! when are you usually there?

 

10-2 and then 4-8

 

This article suggests leaving the heater head out of the water.

BeanAnimal's Bar and Grill - Heaters

 

Hey Christine, sounds good, thanks for your help today! You're awesome.

 

Hey brianlow, thanks for the info! I'll include it in my next update (which is going to be VERY soon)!

 

Hm...which inverts should I get tomorrow?