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Someone out there put something smart here.
I have long wanted a very large (250 gallons+) tank.
I finally got the go ahead for a 72"x26"x36” tank in the kitchen/dining area of my house.
The plan is to have it up against an external wall and drill through it and put the sump and equipment outside. This is where I run into an issue.
I live in a pretty moderate climate. 40f to 90f, but averages about 65. Most of the time it is between 55 and 75 degrees.
How should I keep my tank heater in the colder times if the sump is external?
It needs to be external because I have been told that I cannot have and noise inside and that the stand cannot have cabinet doors( aesthetic reasons).
They also do not want me to have “fish tank crap” (assorted things such as test kits and other items) to be in the kitchen.
I also think that an exterior sump is a pretty cool idea.
I will be ordering the tank+. Sump from custom aquariums, unless there is a cheaper/ better idea.
I already have lights, a return pump, and powerheads and heaters, but have been given a 5k budget for everything but the stand.
Please let me know if I am missing something or any improvements you would make.
I have already ordered 200 lbs of base rock from BRS and 60 lbs of shelf rock. I also have 200lbs of reef flakes. I am thinking of going with a skimmer in the $400 to $500 range.
Thanks!
I finally got the go ahead for a 72"x26"x36” tank in the kitchen/dining area of my house.
The plan is to have it up against an external wall and drill through it and put the sump and equipment outside. This is where I run into an issue.
I live in a pretty moderate climate. 40f to 90f, but averages about 65. Most of the time it is between 55 and 75 degrees.
How should I keep my tank heater in the colder times if the sump is external?
It needs to be external because I have been told that I cannot have and noise inside and that the stand cannot have cabinet doors( aesthetic reasons).
They also do not want me to have “fish tank crap” (assorted things such as test kits and other items) to be in the kitchen.
I also think that an exterior sump is a pretty cool idea.
I will be ordering the tank+. Sump from custom aquariums, unless there is a cheaper/ better idea.
I already have lights, a return pump, and powerheads and heaters, but have been given a 5k budget for everything but the stand.
Please let me know if I am missing something or any improvements you would make.
I have already ordered 200 lbs of base rock from BRS and 60 lbs of shelf rock. I also have 200lbs of reef flakes. I am thinking of going with a skimmer in the $400 to $500 range.
Thanks!
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