11 gal cube on top of radiator

[stewy14]

SO, yes, u read that right, I have a 11gal cube on a radiator in my room cuz there's nowhere else to put it, parents won't let me, so what can I do to keep the temp constant, can I just have my intank heater stay at 69*, or should I do twice a week COLD ahh water changes?(I have 2 clowns, and I'm getting a rainbow btanemone, noopsyche k7mini)

 

[Crabs McJones]

SO, yes, u read that right, I have a 11gal cube on a radiator in my room cuz there's nowhere else to put it, parents won't let me, so what can I do to keep the temp constant, can I just have my intank heater stay at 69*, or should I do twice a week COLD ahh water changes?(I have 2 clowns, and I'm getting a rainbow btanemone, noopsyche k7mini)

There isn't a dresser or desk you can put it on? On top of a radiator sounds like a accident waiting to happen.

 

[stewy14]

There isn't a dresser or desk you can put it on? On top of a radiator sounds like a accident waiting to happen.

well, there is, but idk if it can hold the weight tho, and I don't wanna break a tank today

and how do I move a tank?

 

[stewy14]

an

There isn't a dresser or desk you can put it on? On top of a radiator sounds like a accident waiting to happen.

d how do I move a tank?

 

[The_Paradox]

I’m not sure where to start with this so I guess by asking what temperature is the tank when the radiator has been on an extended time? If it’s staying cool enough you can treat it like any other tank.

 

[Crabs McJones]

an

d how do I move a tank?

11 gallons? What are the dimensions of the tank? Best bet to move it, drain the water into a bucket or two, then pick up the tank and move it, then put the water back in. See if a family member can help you pick up the tank.

 

[stewy14]

I’m not sure where to start with this so I guess by asking what temperature is the tank when the radiator has been on an extended time? If it’s staying cool enough you can treat it like any other tank.

~79-81, idk what the radiator settings are on, my Betta tank is fine, at like 78, but its the saltwater tank that keeps spiking to the 82.5-9's

 

[The_Paradox]

an

d how do I move a tank?

For a tank that size drain 4-5 gallons and pick it up.

 

[stewy14]

11 gallons? What are the dimensions of the tank? Best bet to move it, drain the water into a bucket or two, then pick up the tank and move it, then put the water back in. See if a family member can help you pick up the tank.

how much water tho? cuz the clown thoo and live rock/live sand.

 

[stewy14]

For a tank that size drain 4-5 gallons and pick it up.

ok thanks

 

[Crabs McJones]

how much water tho? cuz the clown thoo and live rock/live sand.

If you can catch the clown and put in the bucket where the water is going that would work fine. otherwise leave just enough water in the tank that the clown can still move around. Drain and refill shouldn't take too long.

 

[The_Paradox]

~79-81, idk what the radiator settings are on, my Betta tank is fine, at like 78, but its the saltwater tank that keeps spiking to the 82.5-9's

If that’s as high as it gets I would not worry about it. Set the heater to ~76 which is where it will stay in summer and it still gives you a delta for winter.

 

[stewy14]

If you can catch the clown and put in the bucket where the water is going that would work fine. otherwise leave just enough water in the tank that the clown can still move around. Drain and refill shouldn't take too long.

k thanks everyone (last time I drained 4 gals for a water change, took 30 minutes lol

 

[stewy14]

If that’s as high as it gets I would not worry about it. Set the heater to ~76 which is where it will stay in summer and it still gives you a delta for winter.

I caught the tank temp nearing 83.5 the other day, and what about winter? and for the anemone and the corals I'm getting in 2 weeks? I don't want them to die, I don't have job, I cant spend hundreds lol

 

[The_Paradox]

k thanks everyone (last time I drained 4 gals for a water change, took 30 minutes lol

Go to hardware store and buy 6’ of 3/4 of vinyl tubing. Draining 4 gallons will take 30-40 seconds.

 

[The_Paradox]

I caught the tank temp nearing 83.5 the other day, and what about winter? and for the anemone and the corals I'm getting in 2 weeks? I don't want them to die, I don't have job, I cant spend hundreds lol

84 is not great but not awful. I give that anemone zero chances though with a tank this new, inexperienced reefer, and pretty harsh parameter swings. Save your money for down the road.

 

[stewy14]

Go to hardware store and buy 6’ of 3/4 of vinyl tubing. Draining 4 gallons will take 30-40 seconds.

think I already have this, I have a 5foot 3/16" tubing that I got from an aquarium air pump

 

[stewy14]

84 is not great but not awful. I give that anemone zero chances though with a tank this new, inexperienced reefer, and pretty harsh parameter swings. Save your money for down the road.

lol, ye, imma move it tho I think, all these people said to move it lol, 84 is awful ik, Im really going for the best for my fishies and corals and anemonies, not trying to kill them(yes ik, anemone and fishes)

 

[Crabs McJones]

think I already have this, I have a 5foot 3/16" tubing that I got from an aquarium air pump

3/16 will take forever, 3/4" or even 1/2" will flow much faster so won't take as long

 

[The_Paradox]

think I already have this, I have a 5foot 3/16" tubing that I got from an aquarium air pump

3/4 > 3/16

(yes ik, anemone and fishes)

Sure about that?