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Old 03-19-2007, 08:28 PM
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Not that this plays too much of a big "decision maker" in my 75g reef build but I'm just curious....approximately how much do you guys think it cost to run one of these babies monthly? Seems like a lot of wattage and amps...
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Old 03-19-2007, 08:35 PM
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my bill as gone up 20 to 30 bucks a month when i set my 55g heater, pump, air, lights, lunars, jets
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Old 03-20-2007, 08:44 AM
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depends on equipment used. Metal haylides use more power than flouresents, size of filters, sump or no sump, powerhead size and number?
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Old 03-20-2007, 06:17 PM
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Yikes I think my tank upped my bill 50 bucks and the chiller isnt even running yet. I have lots of equipment running about 1500 watts not sure on Amps for a 75 gallon tank. I love my reef though, HMMM reef or case a beer? Better off relaxing in front of the tank then the bar LOL!
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