Chiller recommendation please

[BCT182]

For my 210 reef I will have three 400watt SE bulbs in a oak canopy with no fans. I was wondering what size, brand and ect chiller would be recommended?

Also, drop in, or inline?

 

[danno14]

1/2hp. Inline. Brand...... lots of possibilities.

 

[fishoutofwater]

dido...........

 

[EriksReptiles]

go Pacific Coast. I have a 1/2 HP inline on my 300 and it does a great job. I am getting a 1 hp Pacific Coast for my new tank. They are built like tanks and do an awesome job bringing the temperature down.

Thanks Erik

 

[mfinn]

I agree with the above deff. inline.

 

[BCT182]

I had a probe go out on my last pacific coast and wiped out my entire tank. Im alittle nervous about them.

As for inline, what if I put the chiller in a closet?

 

[beaujames]

I have a 1/2 hp pacific coast and when it runs for a while it puts out heat. It can raise the temp in my fish room from 70 to 80. If you put it in a closet, I would try to vent it somehow.

 

[Scooterman]

I had a probe go out on my last pacific coast and wiped out my entire tank. Im alittle nervous about them.

As for inline, what if I put the chiller in a closet?

chillers need plenty air space & circulation, closed up will just turn it into a heater.
Pricey but I liked the AcuaLogic I had, no issues! They come with a Ranco Temp. controller & has a Titanium probe, solid as can be! One big purchase but your done with that, also spend the extra $150 on the flow sensor, It will save the unit if you loose a pump or flow to the chiller.

 

[BCT182]

Can the aquacontroller 3 work as the temp controller?

 

[Scooterman]

Can the aquacontroller 3 work as the temp controller?

Sure but not sure If I'd go that route If you buy a high end chiller, The Ranco is commercially built, better relays etc.