Chiller questions

CMG · 05-11-2008, 11:16 PM

How many degrees do fans blowing across the tank take off? Just wondering if I need a chiller or not when I move at the end of the month. I am moving to a place that typically gets above 100 degrees in the afternoons....

If I do need one then can someone make a recomendation on brand and size. When I was looking online the talk about flow rates and horse power but not tank size. Thanks.

GSELLERS · 05-12-2008, 01:29 AM

what size tank? what type of lighting? wil the lighting be suspended over the tank or in a canopy will there be fans anywhere? whats the ambient room temperature?...these need to be answered before even a half ass answer will be given.

CMG · 05-12-2008, 02:12 PM

This is what I get for editing my post 3 times...haha..I cut all the good info out on accident.

Right now its a 40g tank with Tek T5 lighting mounted on legs about 8" off the water. Soon I hope to have a canopy (this month) and hang the fixture in the canopy. The ambient room temp will vary during the year. In the summer I anticipate it to be in the mid 90's - 110 degrees.

CMG · 05-12-2008, 05:19 PM

I think my main concern is if fans on the tank with or without a canopy are going to be enough to bring the temp down to 78-80 from the 100's and 90's that we get duting the day up there. And if so I will probably need to do major top offs.

05-11-2008, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
CMG Scopas Tang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Chiller questions How many degrees do fans blowing across the tank take off? Just wondering if I need a chiller or not when I move at the end of the month. I am moving to a place that typically gets above 100 degrees in the afternoons.... If I do need one then can someone make a recomendation on brand and size. When I was looking online the talk about flow rates and horse power but not tank size. Thanks. __________________ My Chronical: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wlr-setup.html 40g, Purple Dartfish (squirley), Banggai Cardinal (Spot), 3 sand sifting snails, 3 nerite snails and a golden banded shrimp (Batman).

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GSELLERS Limpet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BRANDON FLORIDA Posts: 128 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Chiller questions what size tank? what type of lighting? wil the lighting be suspended over the tank or in a canopy will there be fans anywhere? whats the ambient room temperature?...these need to be answered before even a half ass answer will be given.

05-12-2008, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
CMG Scopas Tang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Chiller questions This is what I get for editing my post 3 times...haha..I cut all the good info out on accident. Right now its a 40g tank with Tek T5 lighting mounted on legs about 8" off the water. Soon I hope to have a canopy (this month) and hang the fixture in the canopy. The ambient room temp will vary during the year. In the summer I anticipate it to be in the mid 90's - 110 degrees. __________________ My Chronical: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wlr-setup.html 40g, Purple Dartfish (squirley), Banggai Cardinal (Spot), 3 sand sifting snails, 3 nerite snails and a golden banded shrimp (Batman).

05-12-2008, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
CMG Scopas Tang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Chiller questions I think my main concern is if fans on the tank with or without a canopy are going to be enough to bring the temp down to 78-80 from the 100's and 90's that we get duting the day up there. And if so I will probably need to do major top offs. __________________ My Chronical: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wlr-setup.html 40g, Purple Dartfish (squirley), Banggai Cardinal (Spot), 3 sand sifting snails, 3 nerite snails and a golden banded shrimp (Batman).

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