Chiller Q.

[doch]

Looks like JL is cheaper than OA. I have a 90 w/30 G Sump... when it's HOT out I need to drop the temp about 4-5 deg. It has got as warm as 31 or 32.

[jimmyray]

Phone O&A wendell will beat it. I looked at chillers last week and bought one from O&A

[doch]

Has anybody done the mini fridge and piping idea? I've been thinking about it, but haven't heard of anyone actually doing it. That would be my best choice... keep the fish cool and not have to walk as far for a beer!!!

[demon666]

sound like a plan to me!!!!!!!! cold beer and cool fish all with in arms reach

[Canadbis]

I just thought if you could drill a couple holes in the fridge and run the piping through it, be sure to seal the holes and fiddle with the temp till you have it where you want it.

[atcguy]

sounds like a newfie joke. Put that with the Newfie Green Golf balls!!!!!

Ya it wouldnt work and there have been posts about that in the past.

[DanG]

I've seen articles on why you shouldn't use a fridge as a chiller, but can't find the article now.

[TheReefGeek]

Have you tried other methods of cooling your tank? I have had a 100g tank with metal halide lighting, and no sump, in a second story apartment without air conditioning and never had heat problems in Edmonton.

Before investing in a chiller, you should install some fans across the surface of your sump to increase evaporation.

Also try to keep the heat from your lights out of your tank with fans as well.

What kind of hood are you using? Is your tank open top? If not open top should solve the heat issue. If you can't do open top, install some fans in your hood.