Chiller Selection?

[Camvan]

Hi everyone... I just joined up so I want to say thanks in advance for your advice.

I have been away from reefkeeping for awhile... maybe about 15 years. This was when 4300k MH bulbs were the cutting edge. Wow!.. have things changed. In any event, I've got the itch again and I am in the process of setting up a 70 gallon reef.

This is what I have now:

-tank and stand: Solana XL67. It comes with a MH light fixture (250 watts);
-Skimmer: tunze 9410;
-Calcium reactor: Deltec 501 with ph controller; and
-Nitrate reactor: Aquamedic NR1000 with ORP monitor;

I am thinkg about picking out a chiller, but I can do with some advice before I go shopping. The tank will sit in my living room so it has to be quiet. Does anyone have any suggestions on a chiller of approximately 1/4 hp - maximum decibel ratings will be apprectiated along with suggestions.

 

[Camvan]

Sorry typo "thinking".

 

[meitzler]

Your first big decision is inline or drop-in. Drop-ins are lower risk since no additional plumbing is required, buth they are not as efficient as inlines. All chillers make some noise especially 1/4HP, both from the compressor and the fan if your room is very quiet.