Recommended Chiller Size/ Brand for 75 G Reef Tank

oneilwiz · 07/02/2014, 08:29 AM

Guys, its very hot in NYC, i need a Chiller recommendation and brand that I should buy to reduce the temp of my tank. I have tried fans but no luck currently my tank is 84.

Please give me your recommendations especially for those who have experience with Chillers.

ca1ore · 07/02/2014, 09:09 AM

JBJ appear to be selling quality units theses days. Chiller size is a function of temp pull down per volume, so if you have 100 total gallons, and need 5 degrees of temperature reduction, look at the sizing recommendations accordingly. My guess is you'd need a 1/5 HP unit, but that's just a guess.

sowildpaul · 07/02/2014, 09:25 AM

http://www.aqualogicinc.com/products...-Aquariums.pdf

oneilwiz · 07/02/2014, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sowildpaul

http://www.aqualogicinc.com/products...-Aquariums.pdf

they are way too pricey, sticking to max $550 range

sowildpaul · 07/02/2014, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneilwiz

they are way too pricey, sticking to max $550 range

I posted the link (sizing chart) because you wanted to know the recommended size for your set-up regardless of the brand. It's just FYI.

oneilwiz · 07/02/2014, 10:29 AM

got it

Mark9 · 07/02/2014, 10:56 AM

This one

CLICKME

m0nkie · 07/02/2014, 11:03 AM

you should look on CL and buy a used JBJ 1/3 or 1/4.. if your budget is $550, you are not going to find a new 1/4hp

msderganc · 07/02/2014, 11:04 AM

From JBJ:

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

sowildpaul · 07/02/2014, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneilwiz

got it

There are reviews on chillers if you are interested.

http://www.thereeftank.com/shopping/...llers_s32_m53/

More reviews at Amazon.com as well as reef dealers in their websites.

Mhay · 07/02/2014, 12:53 PM

Now is the time to buy through BRS too with 10x points!

07/02/2014, 08:29 AM	#1
oneilwiz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 81	Recommended Chiller Size/ Brand for 75 G Reef Tank Guys, its very hot in NYC, i need a Chiller recommendation and brand that I should buy to reduce the temp of my tank. I have tried fans but no luck currently my tank is 84. Please give me your recommendations especially for those who have experience with Chillers.

07/02/2014, 09:09 AM	#2
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	JBJ appear to be selling quality units theses days. Chiller size is a function of temp pull down per volume, so if you have 100 total gallons, and need 5 degrees of temperature reduction, look at the sizing recommendations accordingly. My guess is you'd need a 1/5 HP unit, but that's just a guess. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

07/02/2014, 11:03 AM	#8
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	you should look on CL and buy a used JBJ 1/3 or 1/4.. if your budget is $550, you are not going to find a new 1/4hp __________________ 560gal in the making

07/02/2014, 12:53 PM	#11
Mhay Crazy Cat Lady Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 468	Now is the time to buy through BRS too with 10x points! __________________ Maggie Current Tank Info: Coralife Biocube 29

07/02/2014, 09:25 AM	#3
sowildpaul Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 383	http://www.aqualogicinc.com/products...-Aquariums.pdf

07/02/2014, 10:29 AM	#6
oneilwiz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 81	got it

07/02/2014, 10:56 AM	#7
Mark9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,497	This one CLICKME

07/02/2014, 11:04 AM	#9
msderganc Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 672	From JBJ: http://chiller.jbjlighting.com/prod_chiller_size.asp