Chiller Question

leftyblite · 01-21-2005, 10:45 PM

I'm getting ready to start setting up an 80 gallon Fowler tank. I've heard and read differing opinions on whether a chiller will be needed for my tank. I live in southern California. Should I have one? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

hail_sniper · 01-21-2005, 10:57 PM

well for the time being i wouldnt buy it just yet, but maybe in march or so i would get maybe a 1/6 HP chiller, as i know how hot it can get in summer (especially last summer) but there are always alternatives, like running fans over the water, running the a/c in the room, if your house has good insulation keeping the tank cool shouldnt be too hard, but its not a bad investment to have , im glad i bought mine which is a via aqua, about 300$ off ebay right out of the box and it kept my tank at a steady 80, while when i didnt have it run was about 88 (things tend to die off at this temp) so i would just save up for now and by the time its summer youll have no problem raising funds and setting up

01-21-2005, 10:45 PM	#1
leftyblite Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9	Chiller Question I'm getting ready to start setting up an 80 gallon Fowler tank. I've heard and read differing opinions on whether a chiller will be needed for my tank. I live in southern California. Should I have one? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

01-21-2005, 10:57 PM	#2
hail_sniper The Frugal Reefer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Downey, Ca Posts: 195	Re: Chiller Question well for the time being i wouldnt buy it just yet, but maybe in march or so i would get maybe a 1/6 HP chiller, as i know how hot it can get in summer (especially last summer) but there are always alternatives, like running fans over the water, running the a/c in the room, if your house has good insulation keeping the tank cool shouldnt be too hard, but its not a bad investment to have , im glad i bought mine which is a via aqua, about 300$ off ebay right out of the box and it kept my tank at a steady 80, while when i didnt have it run was about 88 (things tend to die off at this temp) so i would just save up for now and by the time its summer youll have no problem raising funds and setting up __________________ Sam H. Member of MASLAC 30gal reef 90gal planning

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