kuda Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Has anyone upgraded from about 100 gal to 200 or 300 that can tell me the cost difference (mainly electrical I guess) in running the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 The electical to go from my 90g to my 210g was only about $13-$15 more a month. Of course I was using 2x 400w halides on the 90g and now I am using 3 on the 210g. I also added a couple of koralias, but they really dont suck much energy. So overall, completely worth it!!! Garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuda Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 That should help convince hubby:) Did you have to upgrade your chiller and skimmer too? We would have the same lighting situation as you, but would need to upgrade our chiller, skimmer, and calcium reactor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Other things to think about: More live rock, more sand. More evaporation might be a problem, so increased ventilation or a dehumidifier. More salt for water changes, more RO/DI too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 A bigger tank definately means bigger costs. I am upgrading "double" from a 55 to a 110. I am already looking into 300 bucks just to upgrade the lighting plus the return pump (good thing for B-Days). I have done and will do alot of Do It Yourself things...but it will add up. Worth it....heck yeah! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 240 gallon tank - 100 gallon sump - 55 gallon fuge 3 - 400 watt MH-----1200 watts sequence barracuda--325 watts----closed loop Gen-x pcx70----------300 watts----return pump Gen-x pcx40----------110 watts----chiller pump Iwaki 70rlt------------345 watts----skimmer pump 1/2 HP chiller---------1089 watts Heater----------------800 watts Calcium Reactor pump---37 watts _________________________________________ 4206 watts I still want to add some VHO lighting so another 220 watts for a total of 4426 watts. Hope this helps. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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