chillers

[Yoshi-22]

summer is almost here and i was wondering what kind of chiller i should get? but not too expensive, i was hoping not to spend a lot on chillers because i saw the prices and i was like ugh!

thanks

[golfish]

Originally posted by Yoshi-22
summer is almost here and i was wondering what kind of chiller i should get? but not too expensive, i was hoping not to spend a lot on chillers because i saw the prices and i was like ugh!

thanks

a used one

[aquaticsdeptleader]

get a mini fridge lots of air tubeing and an air pump put air pump in fridge youll have to drill a whole and cut the air pump cord and re attach (electrical tape ) put airline conveintly in tank plug in and enjoy

[Yoshi-22]

ok never thought of the fridge, i guess that would work
and ill look around for a used one, im just that kind of guy who would want a new one but o well

[Cali Kid]

Maybe you don't need a chiller.

[Yoshi-22]

well id like to keep anemones and ive heard that they cant take too hot of temps

[Mrs Smith]

Since anemones require an established tank with exceptional stability, why not give it some time? What I'm thinking is that you wait this summer out, and see if you really need a chiller. That way, if you're still set on an anemone (which I would sincerely warn you away from), you'll be a little more seasoned, and be able to at least give one a fighting chance.

I know that there are major temp swings in Michigan, but they can't be any worse than the swings on the plains of Kansas, or anywhere else. We found that we didn't need one, and easily maintain temps in the 80-84 ranges with fans installed in the hood. (And we have 3 250W MH bulbs on the tank.) I'd also do more research on anemones, as the majority are kept in reefs at those temps.

My 2c,
Danielle