Chiller for a Pico

dasickle · 03/02/2015, 09:53 PM

Any chiller suggestions for a 3g pico?

I know about the Cool Works Ice probe but it seems like they went out of business or something. Their website no longer works and I have seen the probe on clearance at a local store.

I found another one but cannot find any reviews other then their own website.
Its called CSXC-1 Aquarium / Hydroponic Chiller. Marine Depot just started selling them but also no reviews.

HaroldT · 03/02/2015, 10:03 PM

3 gallon - have you tried running a fan across the top of the water? Would make a difference if you feel your temp is too high

dasickle · 03/02/2015, 10:13 PM

I have LED's with a fan that are about 8 inched about the open top tank so thats not really an issue here. I am just getting ready for the summer when the temp inside will be much higher. My main goal is stability of the temp.

jayball · 03/03/2015, 07:41 AM

As long as you have an ato the evaporative cooling should keep the temp down

hk855 · 03/03/2015, 08:22 AM

I have used two of the csx chillers, one on a 40(way too small but I got it for free) it managed to drop the tank about 4 degrees, kept the tank from swinging with the 250 halide. and one on a 2.5 cold water tank, that got down to 55 but usually was more like 57 in a 70 degree room again for about six months. They seem like quality for what they are and resisted a lot of spills salt creep and abuse. The thermostat is a bit funny to operate but you will figure it out. I don't use them anymore because I downgraded the 40 and upgraded the cold water tank.

dasickle · 03/04/2015, 09:07 PM

Thanks. I might give this thing a shot.

03/02/2015, 09:53 PM	#1
dasickle Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 55	Chiller for a Pico Any chiller suggestions for a 3g pico? I know about the Cool Works Ice probe but it seems like they went out of business or something. Their website no longer works and I have seen the probe on clearance at a local store. I found another one but cannot find any reviews other then their own website. Its called CSXC-1 Aquarium / Hydroponic Chiller. Marine Depot just started selling them but also no reviews.

03/03/2015, 08:22 AM	#5
hk855 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 297	I have used two of the csx chillers, one on a 40(way too small but I got it for free) it managed to drop the tank about 4 degrees, kept the tank from swinging with the 250 halide. and one on a 2.5 cold water tank, that got down to 55 but usually was more like 57 in a 70 degree room again for about six months. They seem like quality for what they are and resisted a lot of spills salt creep and abuse. The thermostat is a bit funny to operate but you will figure it out. I don't use them anymore because I downgraded the 40 and upgraded the cold water tank. __________________ For some dumb reason I tore down my tank. New goal, plan, build and conquer the ultimate sps nano. Current Tank Info: Taking a break, ultimate nano in planing

03/02/2015, 10:03 PM	#2
HaroldT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 582	3 gallon - have you tried running a fan across the top of the water? Would make a difference if you feel your temp is too high

03/02/2015, 10:13 PM	#3
dasickle Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 55	I have LED's with a fan that are about 8 inched about the open top tank so thats not really an issue here. I am just getting ready for the summer when the temp inside will be much higher. My main goal is stability of the temp.

03/03/2015, 07:41 AM	#4
jayball Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,671	As long as you have an ato the evaporative cooling should keep the temp down

03/04/2015, 09:07 PM	#6
dasickle Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 55	Thanks. I might give this thing a shot.