My First CRS Tank

[WiNd08]

yup, hill streams are like otos, algae eaters haha. nah was just wondering.. will be going to look for some healthy otos soon

[madnugget]

One question.

How do you use the Aquarium Calculator for Chillers?

Let's say Hailea C-130A

Voltage: 220 - 240V
Working Current: 0.8Amps

To derive Wattage = 220 (best case scenario) x 0.8
= 176W

So I visually estimated that every the chiller will kick-off at every other hour. (ie, work for 1hour, stop for 1hour). So I fill in, Duration as 24hrs, and Interval as 24hrs too? So that's how I derive my estimated bill/mth?

Thanks in advance to all

i did some calculation before too, but dont know whether is it the correct way
maybe some bros can correct it =)

Taking 1 day 24hrs, let say 1hr kick-in 1hr kick-out, so total is 12hr of running.
12hr x 176W = 2112W = 2.112kWh

30days,

2.112kWh x 30 = 63.36kWh

electrical tariffs as of 1st Apr 2010, 23.56cents/kWh

monthly bill = 63.36kWh x 23.56 cents = $14.927

[WiNd08]

Hey thanks bro madnugget.

Got one question for all. Just bought kH test kit and found out my dkH is 1 !! That's incredibly low! gH is 3 and pH is at <6.0. Looks like my water is too soft!

Any idea how should i push up my kH, gH and pH slightly? I'm thinking of using coral chips but not too sure how much should I use for a 2ft tank? If not please advice! Thanks all

[eviltrain]

use mosura mineral plus. that should help.
but i recommend that you test again 1or 2 more weeks later. kH might rise due to the mosura old sea mud.

[WiNd08]

use mosura mineral plus. that should help.
but i recommend that you test again 1or 2 more weeks later. kH might rise due to the mosura old sea mud.

Roger that sir! Looks like I've did the right thing, I went to petmart just now to look for kH test kit, and I thought might as well get Mosura Mineral Plus since my gH is a little on the low side and since its beneficial to the shrimps.

At least now I don't have to run and to get more stuff.

[bettafantastic]

Roger that sir! Looks like I've did the right thing, I went to petmart just now to look for kH test kit, and I thought might as well get Mosura Mineral Plus since my gH is a little on the low side and since its beneficial to the shrimps.

At least now I don't have to run and to get more stuff.

Hope to see your shrimps soon....

[Fuzzy]

Actually an external thermostat is win win.

Water temperature in the tank fluctuates less, so your chiller will kick in less often, it will not only extend the life of your chiller but will also lower your electricity usage.

It will probably not make a huge difference if your chiller and canister flow rate are well matched to tank size though.

[WiNd08]

Hope to see your shrimps soon....

Heh, thanks for the moss too

Actually an external thermostat is win win.

Water temperature in the tank fluctuates less, so your chiller will kick in less often, it will not only extend the life of your chiller but will also lower your electricity usage.

It will probably not make a huge difference if your chiller and canister flow rate are well matched to tank size though.

Personally I find mine quite well match. The temperature between my tank and chiller remains at almost constant, if not just 0.1-0.2deg difference.

[WiNd08]

Much thanks to a friend who works in lab I was able to get some of these Pasteur pipettes. Measures accurately to 1ml.



Who needs some? Just PM me yea!

[WiNd08]

Alright, it's time to release the full tank shot.




Flora:

Flame moss
Taiwan moss
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'tropica'

Fauna:

3x Horned Bee Snails
3x Otocinclus affins

[downxxer]

WA wonderful...

[bai]

Nice....think will look better when plant mature

[WiNd08]

Thanks! I sure hope the moss grows nicely! Only providing 15W of lights for this tank

[WiNd08]

A more nicely patterned horn snail

[eviltrain]

15 watt abit to low for a 2 feet. i recommend 24 watt.

[WiNd08]

15 watt abit to low for a 2 feet. i recommend 24 watt.

Roger that, will try to look for a higher wattage bulb (not sure if there is for this length.) If not maybe I'll change to a PL set.

[eviltrain]

a single tube 24w T5HO light set will cost less than 30 dollars. DIY will get you 2 tubes of T5 lights ( 14-15 watt each) at the cost around 30 dollars too.

[WiNd08]

Thank you, most likely going to Yishun area to source later today