Pump upgrade & heat questions

[Cappymrgn]

I am considering upgrading my BC29 pump and was wondering what peoples experiences were with different pumps and how did it affect the tank temp compared to the stock unit? It seems like a lot of people go with the Rio 6HF and price isnt too bad so we can start there. I am able to run my tank without fans(loud stock fans) and the temp averages between 79-82 keeping the rear lid open. I really dont want it to go much higher that 82 tho. I would love to not have the fans running because of the noise and electricity$$$.

 

 

Thanks

Jason

[plainrt]

mj1200 should be fine in a 29,i had one in my 14 gal but temps did go up a little so went down to a mj900.The mjs are best bang for buck.with more volume a 1200 should be good.whats stock watts on pump in a 29?

[DCG1286]

I am using the Rio 6HF...works great, excellent flow (in addition to 2 Koralia's), doesn't run hot that i have noticed

 

-David

[Cappymrgn]

Thanks for the replies. I bought my BC29 used so im not sure of the wattage, only that its rated about 240GPH.

 

I guess since im asking, any input on noise between stock, rio and maxijet?

 

mj1200 should be fine in a 29,i had one in my 14 gal but temps did go up a little so went down to a mj900.The mjs are best bang for buck.with more volume a 1200 should be good.whats stock watts on pump in a 29?

[Basile]

mj1200 should be fine in a 29,i had one in my 14 gal but temps did go up a little so went down to a mj900.The mjs are best bang for buck.with more volume a 1200 should be good.whats stock watts on pump in a 29?

 

Hi, i got a biocube 29G. I recently put a fuge in the mid chamber wich usually contain bioballs ; now it contain chio. My fuge light is outside hanging or actually stuck to the transparent back. It seems that the 13w light is enough to rase my temp to 82 at midnight and have my temps controle ringing. Today i'v disconnected my heater and my temps is 77.72, this morning it was 76.1 It is of course summer still. My question is How much fluctation can coral and inverts take in the long run.The hole thing is situated in my PC room , with an A/C and 2 larges windows that give a lot of light so i don't need MH and the extra heat. My pump is a maxi-jet 1200 and a Koraline powerhead at the other end, check out my pics and space . What do you think.I'm asking because you have more experience than me.Thank. See me at http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=145325

 

My corals;

1 Plerogyra sinuosa bubble coral

1 Moon Coral, Favia

1 Fungia plate coral orange

1 Blue Spruce Caulastrea

Briareum evergreen star polyp

1 Caulastrea furcata candy cane

1 Sinularia

Brown and purple Mushrooms

Pulsing Xenia

Parazoanthu yellow polyp

Green Zoos, Brown Zoos

1 Fox coral

1 Colt coral

1 Toad leather

Branching Hammers

Snake polyp

Clove polyp

Ricordia green, blue, brown

Fishes:

2 clown

1 cardinal

1 yellow watchman

a red starfish

hermits and snails