How many people use a chiller?

[rudeanduncouth]

Just curious how many people utilize a chiller in there setup? I am in Idaho, and we don't generally have extremely hot summer but it does get warm sometime (90+). I have a 125g with a 55g sump with 3x400w MH that will be mounted about 10" above the surface. Do you think it is a neccesary or at least recommended? I know there are a lot of people in this general area on this board so I am curious if they use one or not?

Thanks

 

[marinelife]

I use one on mine, I have to have one, if not my tank would get to 88 and up

 

[rudeanduncouth]

Does it get pretty warm there? What are lighting it with and what size of tank?

 

[Blazer88]

I can get away without having to use one. I just have two fans in the canopy and one blowing across the sump. My tank really doesn't get much above 81'ish even in the middle of summer without any AC in my condo.

 

[BCT182]

I have a via aqua 1/4 hp on my 72g. Two 250w halides with no fans.

 

[Frankie]

i run a 3/4 drop in chiller on my 120. i also use fans for the lighting but will be doing away with them after the re-build. The top of the tanks going to be open so i dont see the reason for fans up there.

 

[mattseattle]

I use a 1/4 HP JBJ chiller on my tank. It definitely keeps the halides from warming up the tank too much.

 

[bc_slc]

I use an aquamedic 1/2 hp chiller. 170 gal + 40 gal sump with 250w MH x3 and 4 VHO actinics. I also run 2 funs in the vented canopy that come on with the halides. Without the chiller I would get too warm in the summer as well.

Mat

 

[Krish]

I don't use one and I live in the Bahamas where it gets real hot. My temperature use to sit about 85-86 (even with running central air 24/7), but since I put a fan in my stand and removed the lids off of my sump and tank, it sits at 78 now.

 

[rudeanduncouth]

I don't use one and I live in the Bahamas where it gets real hot. My temperature use to sit about 85-86 (even with running central air 24/7), but since I put a fan in my stand and removed the lids off of my sump and tank, it sits at 78 now.

What are your thoughts on why it stays cooler particular in an area where it is consistently warmer? Do you use any other fans in your hood?

 

[marinelife]

180 with 3 400w MH and 2 160w VHOs, I added a 300 in the garage that added to the heat in the summer

 

[rudeanduncouth]

So it sounds like I might want to keep a bit of money handy just in case.

 

[spongebob lover]

I don't use one.
My tank has been pretty stable when it comes to that and the hotests it gets it's 82 .
Only one time i think it was a few months ago, it got to 86, but i did the whole ice cube bags and it went down, that's been my only experience i think.