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04-14-2006, 12:55 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: tampa
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Chillers
Everyone -
I finally have my canopy and installed 2 mh's, 250 watt 10k XM bulbs with 2 96 watt actinic bulbs. All I can say is wow. That shimmer looks outstanding. Can't believe I've never used mh before.
My problem (obviously from the title) is that this bumps my temp up to about 86 degrees. It's not even summer yet in Florida  I need some help determining what chiller I should buy for my 65.
Are they easy to install? Any hints would be great. I would love some links of prefered chillers........
Thanks,
Hawks
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04-14-2006, 02:19 PM
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The Muddy Mod
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Uxbridge, MA
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I have this chiller on my 90 and I find it to be borderline on not big enough. That's with the house staying at 74 degF
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04-14-2006, 03:00 PM
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Stinky Slimey FEESH
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: San Antonio
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I just bought a chiller for the 135-gallon because Texas gets pretty warm too and it's not summer yet - - tank temp was going up to 84 and the corals didn't like it. Got a JBJ Artica 1/4 HP chiller, it's in-line, easy to install, I had no problems as they allow either 1/2" or 3/4" outlets/inlets and include adapters for both. So far it's been very easy - the thermostat is included in the chiller....I highly recommend it.
HHC
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04-14-2006, 03:06 PM
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Eat more PIE
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Florida Panhandle
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I have that chiller on my 200 and it works great I dont know why Butchs would not on a 90.Robert has it also on his 150 and it rocks.My house is at 76.
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04-14-2006, 03:32 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: tampa
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Casey - Are you saying you have the JBJ Artica 1/4 HP?
Hardhead Cat - What else would I need besides the chiller? I wouldn't need the 1/4 for a 65 would I? What would you recommend?
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04-14-2006, 04:00 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: tampa
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For the people who have http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...e=pacificcoast. What size tanks are you running this on. The price seems sooo much cheaper then alot of the 1/10's out there... |
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04-14-2006, 04:06 PM
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Stinky Slimey FEESH
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: San Antonio
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Hawks - yep, I have the 1/4 HP but you wouldn't need it - I would recommend the 1/5 HP, it hooks up the same way - the 1/4HP is model DBE-200, the 1/5HP is DBA-150. They have the user's manual in PDF format on the 'web. It's pricey but I like it a lot.
HHC
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You can't kill a fish born to hang.....
135-gal Oceanic reef, MH, PC, Lunar
12-gal Nanocube
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04-14-2006, 04:08 PM
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Stinky Slimey FEESH
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: San Antonio
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I'm sorry Hawks, I wasn't very helpful the first reply - here's the JBJ chiller website - it has a calculator on it too that you can use to determine the size chiller you would need - - good luck!
http://www.jbjchillers.com/
HHC
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You can't kill a fish born to hang.....
135-gal Oceanic reef, MH, PC, Lunar
12-gal Nanocube
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04-14-2006, 04:24 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Toledo OH
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I run a 1/10 HP Aqua Euro USA chiller and it works fine on my 110 gallon tank...plus it is in the stand..not the best place for it.
Plus it is like under $300.
http://www.globeaqua.com/aqua-euro_usa.html
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04-14-2006, 04:31 PM
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Eat more PIE
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Florida Panhandle
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I have the PCI 1/10 and it works great on my 200. 
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04-14-2006, 04:46 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Is the PCI 1/10 http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...e=pacificcoast
Sorry I'm getting confused.
I'm just worried about being in florida and the heat that it won't be enough. I see you are in the panhandle. Do you have fans on your tank Casey? My house is around 76-78. |
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04-14-2006, 04:49 PM
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Eat more PIE
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Originally Posted by hawks
Is the PCI 1/10 http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...e=pacificcoast
Sorry I'm getting confused.
I'm just worried about being in florida and the heat that it won't be enough. I see you are in the panhandle. Do you have fans on your tank Casey? My house is around 76-78. |
No fans needed I keep my house at 76 and it keeps my tank at 80 no problem this chiller is great it is a workhorse and you can not beat the price you wont be sorry.
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04-14-2006, 05:19 PM
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The Ninja MOD
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Planet P.....Why Me?
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I whole heartedly agree with Casey. I have the exact same 1/10hp Pacific Coast chiller on the 150 and it works flawlessly. We regularly sit at 115 degrees here in the summer. Keeps my tank at 79 without any problem!
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04-14-2006, 08:03 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: tampa
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I think I will get this chiller. Just out of curiosity, how loud is it when it runs? My tank is located in my bedroom. Wondering if my wife is going to complain.
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