Do I need a chiller?

cwatkins · #1 06-08-2011, 07:50 PM

As long as your're comfortable with top-off (maybe go auto top-off) then I'd say Fan only, but it'll cause a lot of evap.

I have dual 250's over 90G and I have built 2 large "ultra quiet" PC fans into the hood and they're controlled by my Apex.

Works great, No chiller necessary. Although to be honest I am thinking of going LED this summer for heat and electricty reduction.

aquajeep · #2 06-09-2011, 01:12 AM

My friend uses a air pump put in his fridge and runs airhose to his sump lol works in a pinch.

windcoast reefs · #3 06-09-2011, 01:35 AM

So It sounds like I can probably get away without a chiller, so Im going to consider a metal halide for my lighting on this new tank I just set up.
Thanks for your input!

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