Chiller for Reefer 525 XL

[Thor2j]

Hello all. Just getting back into the game. Going to have a RSM 525 XL with 3 Kessil 360. I probably won't need a chiller but have a lead on a used 1/3 hp jbj artica. My question are does anybody know the chiller compartment dimensions on this tank and will it fit ok. Secondly is this a complete over kill. Just want to be safe if something happens to temp in house. Live in central Florida. Room stays 76-77. Have 2 ac units in house.

Thanks

[rvareef]

Im running leds on mine with vortech and dc return, so not a lot of extra heat added from lights and pumps, so I had to use a heater, you may want to get things setup and see what the temp sits at before adding the chiller, lots of evaporation with this setup so might wanna use that space for a larger ato reservoir

[Pablos RSM 450]

Originally Posted by Thor2j

Hello all. Just getting back into the game. Going to have a RSM 525 XL with 3 Kessil 360. I probably won't need a chiller but have a lead on a used 1/3 hp jbj artica. My question are does anybody know the chiller compartment dimensions on this tank and will it fit ok. Secondly is this a complete over kill. Just want to be safe if something happens to temp in house. Live in central Florida. Room stays 76-77. Have 2 ac units in house.

Thanks

Those JBJ use a lot of power at 7.25A. I use the Aquaeuro Apex 1/4hp on my 450 and it is more than enough cooling at 3.0A. You might not need the chiller if your house stays at that temp with your AC units. Just changing my main return pump to a DC pump caused a 1 degree drop in my tank. There are cheaper alternatives. You can even put a cooling fan in your sump area and have it cool your tank down. Some advice dont use the "chiller compartment."
Chillers need some breathing room as specified in the instructions and the compartment keep a lot of heat.