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    Bryozoan
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    Attention RSM 130 Owners Who Use A Chiller

    Unfortunately it appears as though I am going to have to invest in a chiller being that it is only April and already I am having trouble keeping my tanks temperature stable. The question I have is what is a good one to get? I am not looking to break the bank here but I also don't want to buy a piece of crap. Here is the link to one I am looking at: 1/10 HP (Mini) Current USA Prime Inline Chiller w/ Dual-Stage Thermostat

    Not sure if this matters or not but here is a breakdown of my current setup:

    Stock Lighting
    Stock Heater (although this is going to change soon)
    Tunze 9002 Skimmer
    MP 10 Powerhead

    Current Inhabitants:
    2 True Percula Clowns
    1 Blue Spotted Watchman Goby
    1 Fire Shrimp
    1 Emerald Crab
    15 or so assorted snails
    1 Torch Coral
    1 Xenia
    1 Long Tentacle Plate Coral
    1 Colony of assorted Zoas

    Any help is greatly appreciated.

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    Scopas Tang TonyV's Avatar
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    Re: Attention RSM 130 Owners Who Use A Chiller

    Perfect choice. I have the same one (Aqua Euro/Current are the same, just different labels). What chiller pump are you planning on using? I can't remember which one I have but I plan to take it out soon for maintenance.
    My Setup:
    Red Sea Max 130D, AquaticLife T5 HO 4x24, Vortech MP40w ES, 18 Gallon Sump, BM NAC6 Skimmer, Stealth 150W Heater, Aqua Euro 1/10th HP Chiller

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    Re: Attention RSM 130 Owners Who Use A Chiller

    At the risk of sounding like a complete noob I had no clue I would need to purchase a chiller pump as well. I guess I should be asking more questions like aside from the chiller what else am I going to need to buy for this?

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    Re: Attention RSM 130 Owners Who Use A Chiller

    Here is my external set up on my 250. This is just to give you an idea what you can do. There is no set right or wrong. Have fun!
    Tom


    RSM 250 Jan 2009 .... Tank cracked Feb 2012 "RIP"

    Tom's RSM 250

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    Re: Attention RSM 130 Owners Who Use A Chiller

    Duh... forgot the link, sorry

    Tom


    RSM 250 Jan 2009 .... Tank cracked Feb 2012 "RIP"

    Tom's RSM 250

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    Re: Attention RSM 130 Owners Who Use A Chiller

    Yes you need a pump and vinyl tubing.
    My Setup:
    Red Sea Max 130D, AquaticLife T5 HO 4x24, Vortech MP40w ES, 18 Gallon Sump, BM NAC6 Skimmer, Stealth 150W Heater, Aqua Euro 1/10th HP Chiller

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    Re: Attention RSM 130 Owners Who Use A Chiller

    My chiller came with the tubing. I went with an external pump also. You will need the hose barb fittings and hose clamps for connection to the pump. Mine needed one one male thread and on female. You can also get the RSM chiller insert to connect the tubing from the outside of the tank thru the back.
    Red Sea MAX Accessory Kit

    I got mine there
    ~Charles

    RSM 130d

    RSM 130d: Vor Tech MP-10, Via aqua polar bear chiller, Euro Reef Skimmer, Little Giant 3-mdq-sc, Hamilton Technologies Cayman Sun Pendant 250W HQI 14K with LED's, JBJ ATO, 150W Stealth Heater

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    66" 85gal Build
    80lbs Dry Fiji rock, 50lbs crushed coral/sand, Reef Octopus Extreme 200, glassholes overflow and return, quiet one 4000, Random lighting,(36" 4bulb T5, 48" 4 bulb pc), Korilla 4, 40gal sump w/ refugium

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