random equipment help needed

[little_fish]

So first, has anyone used this heater? I need to get a new one asap and I would like to get a good quality one. Is there another heater you would recommend using?

ViaAqua Titanium Aquarium Heater


Second, I am going in invest in some sort of a controller that will shut off the heater when the temp gets to a certain point, but I have no idea what kind of controller will do this. Can you guys help me out? Remember, i am so broke at this moment so no fancy pants shit.


Finally, I want to upgrade my over flow to something that will restart when the power goes out, do all i need to replace is the over flow tube to one that has a nipple (hahahahaha) that I can attach one of those air lift pumps to?

 

[Shishimon]

Reef keeper lite would be perfect for turning off and on your heater.
Check out this BRS video:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8FQGz_s_g8&feature=youtube_gdata_player]Digital aquatics Reefkeeper Lite aquarium controller - Automate and protect your reef tank ! - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Shishimon]

You can get this for as low as $104

 

[BL1]

I got the finnex titanium heater after that marineland recall and I was happy with it and it has it's own controller that I thought worked really well. Finnex 150W Heater with Digital Controller - AquaCave.com

As for the overflow, I'd suggest replacing yours with the lifereef one if you're looking for a continuous siphon. I had the CPR one that used the pump and it was a pain. In two years I had to replace that tom's pump 3 times and the hose nipple was always getting clogged and needed to be cleaned. It's just not a reliable enough system for me to eve use it again.

 

[FishyReef]

If you want t good heater, go with the JBJ digital w/ external controller and probe. They are $99 from marine depot for 100w (and then you could get a cheap one to throw in your sump as a back up)

 

[little_fish]

Ugg, what an expensive night. I ordered the RKL, heater and overflow box. I guess this is the price of sleeping soundly at night.

 

[reef3400]

good thing you didnt order the viaaqua. had one and it pooped out dead smack in the middle of winter.

 

[FishyReef]

Which heater did you go with?

 

[little_fish]

the finnex, i just couldnt afford the JBJ one digital

 

[FishyReef]

That makes sense, esp. since you got the RKL too. I'll be curious to hear how you like both the heater and RKL - I was looking at the finnex for my 37 and still might go in that direction.

 

[little_fish]

I will let you know :)

 

[ErinCahir]

Teeheehee.



Nipple.

 

[little_fish]

Omg, thank you Erin :)



But I am going to the house of the guy that makes the LifeReef overflow boxes to pick mine up. Im excited to see what sort of bitching tanks this guy has.

 

[ErinCahir]

Take lots of pictures. Kthnx. :D