Chiller recommendations?

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  1. Fish_whipped

    Fish_whipped Astrea Snail

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    Does anyone have a preference on a specific brand of chiller?

    How about the size?

    I have a 90 gallon tank 20gal sump/ 10 gallon fuge and have them all in an enclosed space that gets rather warm. I am worried for this summer.

    I understand that it is premature because it is only January but I need to be prepared.
     
    Fish_whipped, Jan 22, 2014
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  2. Zero_Dude

    Zero_Dude Fire Shrimp

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    You may not need one. Depends where you live. You could get away with doing water changes with cooler water, or using ice (which really really doesn't do much in large aquariums). Not too knowledgeable in chillers, though!
     
    Zero_Dude, Jan 22, 2014
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  3. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    Fans are your best friend, you can easily lower the temperature 5 degrees or more with a simple clip on fan over the sump or display. The downside is increased evaporation so an ATO comes in handy.
    I'm in Phoenix and have a 100G mixed reef with a fully enclosed canopy. The house is warm during the day whilel we are at work and I was able to sell my 1/4HP chiller by using two 120mm computer fans in my canopy and a WalMart clip on fan over my sump and that was with 2x250watt metal halides and 2x140watt VHO fluorescents on 10 hours a day.

    Since switching the LED lighting I don't even use the fans anymore, strictly back up.
     
    AZDesertRat, Jan 23, 2014
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