Water coolers

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by salty, Oct 15, 2008.

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  1. salty

    salty Plankton

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    I just wanted to know what the purpose in having a water cooler was since im new to saltwater tanks thanks.
     
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    do you mean chiller. if you do its to keep the temperature of the water below 82 degrees, the lighting for reef tanks put out alot of heat
     
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  3. salty

    salty Plankton

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    Thanks yes thats what i mean so is it nessasary to have one in case you need it or ? thanks
     
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  4. sostoudt

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    it depends upon the normal temperature of your house, the type of lighting you have, how much lighting you have, and the size of the tank. i would just set the tank and see if the tank will stay around 80 degrees with out one, and if it gets to hot then get one.
     
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  5. tigermike74

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    Lighting and pumps will generate heat in the tank. My tank's pump and lighting system generates about 5-8º of heat transfered into the tank, most comes from my pumps and PHs. It was enough for me to pick up a chiller to get my temp down to 78º.
     
    tigermike74, Oct 17, 2008
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