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11/22/2012, 05:08 PM
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will i need a chiller?
I am looking at getting a aquamedic 6 ft with 3 150 watt my and 4 t5 to go on my 125 open top. what's the chances I will need a chiller to prevent too high of temps? I live in Alabama and kepp my house at 70 degrees year round.
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11/22/2012, 06:02 PM
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I used to run a 125 with an external return pump and 3 250w halides in Ohio. I'd imagine our summers are similar in temp to yours. Never had a chiller and personally, I think chillers are overrated and unnecessary in most situations
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11/22/2012, 06:57 PM
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Is $300 bad for the light with three month old bulbs?
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11/22/2012, 09:19 PM
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11/22/2012, 09:33 PM
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I live in phoenix and my wife wont let the ac lower than 78... I run 3 250 watt and 4 80 watt t5... No chiller no fans i get 3 to 4 degree change( 76-80)
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11/23/2012, 07:30 AM
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Doubt you'll need a chiller. Before you do, thought, try the simpler stuff - fans, switch to an external/non-sumbersed pump for your sump, etc. A lot cheaper to do that than get a chiller.
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11/23/2012, 07:57 AM
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What about the price? Is $300 too much for it?
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11/23/2012, 09:03 AM
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what brand? i have done much much much research on lighting over the past year...use to think thats what makes the tank go round, but it doesnt. I say its good, if its not odyssea
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11/23/2012, 09:44 AM
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Aqua medic
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11/23/2012, 01:38 PM
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11/23/2012, 06:02 PM
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Save you yourself on electric bill of running MH and a chiller and bulb replacement if you keep your room temp consistent and get LED lighting.
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11/23/2012, 06:34 PM
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Chiller, you don't need one. If you check my sig, you'll see I have 3 150 watt MH plus 8 T5s' in my 150. It is open top, but I use a closed canopy!! Ambient room temp is 78, tank goes 78-81, no chillers and no fan.
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11/24/2012, 08:38 AM
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