chiller ?

mesquite · 03/20/2008, 12:57 PM

whats is a good size chiller for a 120 with 40 gallon sump? I do not plan to up garde to a bigger tank. Thanks, Mark

MrSandman · 03/20/2008, 02:15 PM

Depends on alot of factors. What wattage lights are you running? Is the room where the tank is in air-conditioned? Are you planning on running fans anywhere? How many pumps will you be running? Is it an open top tank or sealed? Off hand i would say you'd need a 1/3HP but may be able to get away with a 1/4HP if your light's aren't too excessive (i.e. 400W MH's).

mesquite · 03/22/2008, 08:12 AM

2 -250wat mh 1 fan, tank is in a closet(in wall tank) 18 mag return pump. 2 korlia 4

03/20/2008, 12:57 PM	#1
mesquite Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: mesquite,tx Posts: 60	chiller ? whats is a good size chiller for a 120 with 40 gallon sump? I do not plan to up garde to a bigger tank. Thanks, Mark

03/20/2008, 02:15 PM	#2
MrSandman Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: South Bay, So. Cal. Posts: 5,408 Blog Entries: 6	Depends on alot of factors. What wattage lights are you running? Is the room where the tank is in air-conditioned? Are you planning on running fans anywhere? How many pumps will you be running? Is it an open top tank or sealed? Off hand i would say you'd need a 1/3HP but may be able to get away with a 1/4HP if your light's aren't too excessive (i.e. 400W MH's). __________________ June 2001 Tank of the Month. Yes, i said 2001. Current Tank Info: 112G 36"x36"x20" Lee-mar rimless. Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2293182.

03/22/2008, 08:12 AM	#3
mesquite Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: mesquite,tx Posts: 60	2 -250wat mh 1 fan, tank is in a closet(in wall tank) 18 mag return pump. 2 korlia 4