recommend some chillers and what HP?

geaux xman · 08/07/2011, 09:08 PM

I have a 180g, probably net 200g water FOWLR. I have central A/C, but the room the tank is in does not get very good A/C. the tank in my bedroom run 74degrees and my 180g in a diffrent room runs near 80 degrees with NO LIGHTS, as i use mostly room fluorescent lights for this tank.

can i get some chiller recommendations? i'm considering keeping colder water angel and am considering keeping my tank around 72-75 degrees.

sporto0 · 08/07/2011, 09:40 PM

JBJ arctica 1/4 HP chiller. They are fantastic chillers & very quiet.

pmrossetti · 08/07/2011, 09:45 PM

Teco or JBJ

http://chiller.jbjlighting.com/prod_chiller_size.asp

geaux xman · 08/07/2011, 10:14 PM

do i really need an electronic controller(DA or Apex) or can I get by pretty good without one? I rather not have one...

Yogre · 08/08/2011, 06:56 AM

I run a JBJ 1/3 hp chiller on my 215. It does a fine job. A separate controller is not necessary, I just use the chiller's internal controller.

geaux xman · 08/08/2011, 08:45 AM

Been reseaching overnight on some of the old threads. I think I will need a 1/4HP or 1/3HP. I'd like to drop my 200g net from 80degrees to 72-73degrees. Probably would go with JBJ.

foxrazr · 08/08/2011, 11:45 AM

I have a JBJ Artica 1/3 on my 180 Gallon. Just be made aware that when it comes on it warms up the air in the room its in. It's also not exactly quiet you definately hear it when it comes on. The good thing about it, that in my situation in comes on like 3 times per day so not a big deal just have to endure the noise for like 10 minutes or so. I keep my temp at 78 degrees and have an 8 x 80 watt T5 fixture which is on 10hrs a day.

BryanW · 08/08/2011, 12:14 PM

I have a 1/2 hp 2 yrs old aquaeuroUSA chiller. Just upgraded to a 1hp on new tank. PM me if interested...I'm in So Cal.

dzfish17 · 08/08/2011, 08:23 PM

I used a 1/3 hp from aqua logic on my 210g for about 4 yrs with no problems. They are a little pricey but good solid equipment.

jporter · 08/08/2011, 09:11 PM

I have the JBJ 1/3 HP and have it vented into the garage. It's not silent but only runs every few hours.

eco37 · 08/09/2011, 08:55 AM

http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/AquaE...Chiller-1.aspx

My buddy got one of the AquaEuro chillers in May. It is pretty close to silent.
Seems to keep his 180 cool without running all day long.

08/07/2011, 09:08 PM	#1
geaux xman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,279	recommend some chillers and what HP? I have a 180g, probably net 200g water FOWLR. I have central A/C, but the room the tank is in does not get very good A/C. the tank in my bedroom run 74degrees and my 180g in a diffrent room runs near 80 degrees with NO LIGHTS, as i use mostly room fluorescent lights for this tank. can i get some chiller recommendations? i'm considering keeping colder water angel and am considering keeping my tank around 72-75 degrees. __________________ - Miracles 180g 60x30x23" rimless FOWLR - Youtube video: Miracles 180g March 2013

08/07/2011, 10:14 PM	#4
geaux xman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,279	do i really need an electronic controller(DA or Apex) or can I get by pretty good without one? I rather not have one... __________________ - Miracles 180g 60x30x23" rimless FOWLR - Youtube video: Miracles 180g March 2013

08/08/2011, 06:56 AM	#5
Yogre Cheesehead Reefer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,351	I run a JBJ 1/3 hp chiller on my 215. It does a fine job. A separate controller is not necessary, I just use the chiller's internal controller. __________________ "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." ~ Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: 215 gal TBS Reef

08/08/2011, 08:45 AM	#6
geaux xman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,279	Been reseaching overnight on some of the old threads. I think I will need a 1/4HP or 1/3HP. I'd like to drop my 200g net from 80degrees to 72-73degrees. Probably would go with JBJ. __________________ - Miracles 180g 60x30x23" rimless FOWLR - Youtube video: Miracles 180g March 2013

08/08/2011, 08:23 PM	#9
dzfish17 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fresno,Ca. Posts: 2,545	I used a 1/3 hp from aqua logic on my 210g for about 4 yrs with no problems. They are a little pricey but good solid equipment. __________________ 600g (96x36x46) FOWLR

08/07/2011, 09:40 PM	#2
sporto0 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 2,924	JBJ arctica 1/4 HP chiller. They are fantastic chillers & very quiet.

08/07/2011, 09:45 PM	#3
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	Teco or JBJ http://chiller.jbjlighting.com/prod_chiller_size.asp

08/08/2011, 11:45 AM	#7
foxrazr Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Laredo,Texas Posts: 256	I have a JBJ Artica 1/3 on my 180 Gallon. Just be made aware that when it comes on it warms up the air in the room its in. It's also not exactly quiet you definately hear it when it comes on. The good thing about it, that in my situation in comes on like 3 times per day so not a big deal just have to endure the noise for like 10 minutes or so. I keep my temp at 78 degrees and have an 8 x 80 watt T5 fixture which is on 10hrs a day.

08/08/2011, 12:14 PM	#8
BryanW Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 106	I have a 1/2 hp 2 yrs old aquaeuroUSA chiller. Just upgraded to a 1hp on new tank. PM me if interested...I'm in So Cal.

08/08/2011, 09:11 PM	#10
jporter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,411	I have the JBJ 1/3 HP and have it vented into the garage. It's not silent but only runs every few hours.

08/09/2011, 08:55 AM	#11
eco37 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 98	http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/AquaE...Chiller-1.aspx My buddy got one of the AquaEuro chillers in May. It is pretty close to silent. Seems to keep his 180 cool without running all day long.

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