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lcstorc · 12-04-2006, 03:38 PM

Well last year our big present was the reef tank. This year we decided to get an upgraded skimmer (still ASM but much bigger) and a chiller. I'm looking for any suggestions or things to avoid before spending this much money.
My system is of course a bit non standard. I have a 125g reef tank and a 24g Aquapod (seahorse tank) that share water with each other. I have a 30g sump and will soon have a 30g fuge as well and I want something that can handle the additon of a 55g that I hope to add in the early part of the year for my seahorses. The 24 may go away or may be turned into something else but I want more room for the ponies.
Anyway, does anyone have suggestions on chillers or bad experiences so I at least know what to avoid. Also do I need any additional equipment such as pumps or controlers since that will have to go in the budget as well. Of course I am looking for the best i can get for a relatively small amount of money. I have looked around and it seems I am going to need a 1/4 horse chiller but mostly I have looked at places that sell them so perhaps that is incorrect.
Sorry for all the questions, but the plumbing stuff is really not my thing and my husband wants to get the chiller now and add it at the same time we add the fuge to make the plumbing easier.
Let me know what you think.
TIA
Lynn

12-04-2006, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,932 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Chiller for Christmas Well last year our big present was the reef tank. This year we decided to get an upgraded skimmer (still ASM but much bigger) and a chiller. I'm looking for any suggestions or things to avoid before spending this much money. My system is of course a bit non standard. I have a 125g reef tank and a 24g Aquapod (seahorse tank) that share water with each other. I have a 30g sump and will soon have a 30g fuge as well and I want something that can handle the additon of a 55g that I hope to add in the early part of the year for my seahorses. The 24 may go away or may be turned into something else but I want more room for the ponies. Anyway, does anyone have suggestions on chillers or bad experiences so I at least know what to avoid. Also do I need any additional equipment such as pumps or controlers since that will have to go in the budget as well. Of course I am looking for the best i can get for a relatively small amount of money. I have looked around and it seems I am going to need a 1/4 horse chiller but mostly I have looked at places that sell them so perhaps that is incorrect. Sorry for all the questions, but the plumbing stuff is really not my thing and my husband wants to get the chiller now and add it at the same time we add the fuge to make the plumbing easier. Let me know what you think. TIA Lynn __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.