Aquarium chillers

[gregmayberry]

Can someone recommend a chiller that can lower a 75 gallon tank from mid-70s down to 60°? Room stays 73° - 75°. Thanks!

 

[TMoct]

I have a Teco TR15, which I'm happy with. My tank is 75g, chiller set to 65 deg (room is 75 deg in summer). I might consider one size larger if I wanted the tank at 60 deg.

 

[gregmayberry]

This is very helpful, TMoct! Thank you so much!

 

[Tomh]

1/10 HP will do it comfortably. It will work efficiently also. Thanks

 

[gregmayberry]

Oh, wow! Thank you, Tomh! I was starting to wonder if 1/2 hp would be sufficient. So, you think 1/4 to 1/3 hp will be more than sufficient? Any brand to really recommend (or to avoid like the plague)?

 

[Tomh]

Bulkreef supply has them.

 

[Reef Wizard]

1/10 HP will do it comfortably. It will work efficiently also. Thanks

This is excellent to hear. I just snagged an open box essentially new 1/10 on BRS for a future 75 gal Bimac tank.

It was about 210 dollars off

Id keep an eye on that section @gregmayberry

Can someone recommend a chiller that can lower a 75 gallon tank from mid-70s down to 60°? Room stays 73° - 75°. Thanks!

EDIT: There is some on there now a little bigger unit than 1/10

JBJ Arctica Chiller 1/4 HP (OPEN BOX)

Why does BRS recommend this? We have tested multiple chillers from different manufacturers and we prefer the JBJ Arctica line of chillers. They are energy efficient, easy to plumb, and very quiet for those low noise applications. Excellent quality and quiet operation for your nano tank...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Arctica Chiller 1/5 HP (OPEN BOX)

Why does BRS recommend this? We have tested multiple chillers from different manufacturers and we prefer the JBJ Arctica line of chillers. They are energy efficient, easy to plumb, and very quiet for those low noise applications. Excellent quality and quiet operation for your nano tank...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[jlarzelere]

I got my artica chiller open box from BRS as well! I’ve been very happy with it my house sits around 70 during the day but i turn the temperature down in the evenings to around 65. It keeps the tank at a comfortable 65 degrees for my bimac no problem. I think I have the 1/4

 

[gregmayberry]

Can someone recommend a chiller that can lower a 75 gallon tank from mid-70s down to 60°? Room stays 73° - 75°. Thanks!

Thanks for the advice! I just ordered an open-box JBJ Arctica 1/4hp chiller from Bulk Reef Supply. Their 30 day return policy on open-box goods sealed the deal. That, and of course, everyone’s recommendations! Thanks to everyone for your input!!!

 

[Tomh]

Ok sounds good.