Hey guys, basically my money pit is starting to run out because I only got this casual job atm. So I have to put my purchases in order. I will be getting a chiller but I may not be able to get it when I start up a new tank (have a 37L atm). Anyhow, because of this do you really need a chiller to help run the 250? And unfortunately Perth temps in summer can get up to 40 degrees.
Do you really need a chiller - 250
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Just a guess... from reading lots of post... but unless you get a new / improved 250 pump, you might need the chiller... seems most do...
I wish that was not the case, I don't have a chiller on my 130D & I am hoping one day the 250's won't "have too" have one too...
I wish that was not the case, I don't have a chiller on my 130D & I am hoping one day the 250's won't "have too" have one too...
tnwillia
Well-Known Member
It really depends on how your tank is reacting.
Mine had Temp swings of 5 to 6 deg druring the day then dropped over night. This was due to both lights and the skimmer pump running hot. I tried the provided dual fan on the left chamber and it helped knock things down a couple of degrees but the tank really did a big swing over night unless I turned it off every night. I was even proping my hood up a couple of inches during the day while I was at work. Again it helped a little but not enough. In my tank there was no middle ground found. The chiller was my only option.
If your not seeing the temp problems then let it ride if you can untill you have to or can get a chiller. You just need to think hard about the livestock/coral you will keep if your fighting temp stability. Good Luck which ever way you go!
Mine had Temp swings of 5 to 6 deg druring the day then dropped over night. This was due to both lights and the skimmer pump running hot. I tried the provided dual fan on the left chamber and it helped knock things down a couple of degrees but the tank really did a big swing over night unless I turned it off every night. I was even proping my hood up a couple of inches during the day while I was at work. Again it helped a little but not enough. In my tank there was no middle ground found. The chiller was my only option.
If your not seeing the temp problems then let it ride if you can untill you have to or can get a chiller. You just need to think hard about the livestock/coral you will keep if your fighting temp stability. Good Luck which ever way you go!
pocketreef
Member
Yes, you need to find a way to better control colling and heating.
It's 5C outside
, 22C inside and I dont need a chiller during the winter but I will need during summer when It's 30 inside. I keep the fans on all the time and as the stock heater is bad :bmcflme: I'm now picking a temp controller.
I managed to live last summer with the tank cycling, so no big deal, max temp at 29.5C but I decided I will pick a chiller before May2010 and finally set maximum variation of 1 degree celcius.
I wish I could say stock is all you need, but...
It's 5C outside
, 22C inside and I dont need a chiller during the winter but I will need during summer when It's 30 inside. I keep the fans on all the time and as the stock heater is bad :bmcflme: I'm now picking a temp controller. I managed to live last summer with the tank cycling, so no big deal, max temp at 29.5C but I decided I will pick a chiller before May2010 and finally set maximum variation of 1 degree celcius.
I wish I could say stock is all you need, but...
33C in Melbourne yesterday. Left the aircon on while I was at work. When I got home room was at 18C tank at 25C.
34C today left the aircon off, room at 26C tank at 27.5-28.
Both days the cooling fans were on with the front flap open.
I live on the ground floor in a 3 floor complex so my place stays reasonably cool.
When it heats up I'm going to have to either run the aircon 24/7 or get a chiller.Going to me cheaper to get the chiller I reckon.
If you are in a house you are going to need a chiller or use aircon all the time.
Cheers
Tim
34C today left the aircon off, room at 26C tank at 27.5-28.
Both days the cooling fans were on with the front flap open.
I live on the ground floor in a 3 floor complex so my place stays reasonably cool.
When it heats up I'm going to have to either run the aircon 24/7 or get a chiller.Going to me cheaper to get the chiller I reckon.
If you are in a house you are going to need a chiller or use aircon all the time.
Cheers
Tim
Stu
New Member
If you are going to have coral you will need a chiller in Perth with the long hot weeks during summer. I just got one on special from Guppy Aquariums on the net. Guppy’s Aquarium Products Online.
bodyguard295
Member
Chiller is a must! With all the pumps in the rear and lights causes a lot of heat in a closed system.
h45e - let us know how it does for you 
Nowellsy SNR
Active Member
Hi i would say yes befor i had the chiller temp swings where out off control my tank was some days allmost hitting 29 degress not good but with the chiller stays at a steady temp and the peice off mind is there....