Need help on the Chiller... - Page 2

**KathyC** · 06-16-2008, 12:19 PM

lol..you want to keep it..we aren't even into the summer yet!
This week is supposed to be cooler, so it may not even come on.

They are nice for peace of mind

Mak · 06-16-2008, 12:42 PM

I know that.. Cuz last week I didn't have a chiller and when we have the heatwave.. I lost most of my stock.. Coral & fishes, and I miss my cleaner shrimp..

That's why I was in a hurry to get a chiller.. and didn't even think i also need a pump.. hahah

MOIDOL · 06-16-2008, 12:50 PM

Like Kathy Said always go to have a peace of mind! I run AC but Chiller still comes on better save then sorry....

Mak · 06-16-2008, 01:37 PM

I know steve.. lolz.. Lost some coral and live stock from last week heat wave.. Damn no luck on it..

Anything new frag steve? let me know..

Mak · 06-16-2008, 04:21 PM

Which is a better pump?? I was looking at the eheim 1260 and couple people told me to get the Blueline HD 40.. Anyone?

NavyNano212 · 06-23-2008, 07:22 PM

I have a 24G nano and this is the one I have been using for 2 years, since it came on the market. I love it and it has worked like a charm. Keeping my water a nice 78-78.5 degrees. It's quiet, produces little heat and is way better than keeping your air on. I live in a studio which is not air conditioned during the day(to save money) and the tank never get too hot. I also run HQI lights which produce mad heat.

Mini-Arctica & Nano-Arctica Titanium Chillers. 1/15hp

Compact aquarium chillers house a powerful, energy-efficient cooling system. Unlike thermoelectric chillers, Arctica chillers rely on revolutionary nano compressor technology to offer reliable water-cooling performance. A state-of-the-art titanium heat exchanger is paired with ozone-friendly refrigerant to ensure reliable temperature drop down. Integrated, analog temperature controller and probe maintains set temperature within ±1°F. Condenser grill is located in front for maximum airflow and convenient maintenance. Barbed 1/2" connections for quick and convenient installation. Measures 7-3/4" x 12-1/2" x 14" high. Requires appropriately sized water pump and tubing (sold separately). JBJ sells them as well as Dr. Fosters online.

Just my little piece of advice. Make sure you figure out what size pump you need,that is very important to pull and push the water out of the chiller.

mexican turbo · 06-23-2008, 07:34 PM

The Oceanic 1/10 hp is solid peice. Quiet and built strong. Great for nano-40 plus gallons.

mexican turbo · 06-23-2008, 07:36 PM

Don't get the blue line pump- you don't have a sump-its an external pump and you have no place to plumb it to. get a rio 600(easy install)

meschaefer · 06-24-2008, 01:12 AM

Do not get a Rio, they have a horrible track record and will cause you problems eventually.

Been awhile since I looked for a pump that size but check out ehiem pumps, I sure others will have suggestions.

qy7400 · 06-24-2008, 02:43 AM

The 1260 is a good fit for the chiller, since this setup is more like a closed loop or canister filter your head loss is almost zero so you'll get the full 640GPH

06-16-2008, 12:19 PM	#11
KathyC Rafflemeister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Barnum Island Posts: 4,711 Reefer Ratings: (80) Friends: (53)	lol..you want to keep it..we aren't even into the summer yet! This week is supposed to be cooler, so it may not even come on. They are nice for peace of mind __________________ Don't just treat the symptom, remedy the cause!

06-16-2008, 12:50 PM	#13
MOIDOL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BROOKLYN NY 11214 Posts: 1,238 Reefer Ratings: (89) Friends: (27)	Like Kathy Said always go to have a peace of mind! I run AC but Chiller still comes on better save then sorry.... __________________ experience is everything

06-24-2008, 01:12 AM	#19
meschaefer One to Ignore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Astoria Posts: 2,510 Reefer Ratings: (14) Friends: (3)	Do not get a Rio, they have a horrible track record and will cause you problems eventually. Been awhile since I looked for a pump that size but check out ehiem pumps, I sure others will have suggestions. __________________ Matt When you pay too much, you lose a little money, that's all When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything, because the thing you bought was incapable of doing the thing it was bought to do. John Ruskin (1819-1900)

06-24-2008, 02:43 AM	#20
qy7400 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 187 Reefer Ratings: (3) Friends: (0)	The 1260 is a good fit for the chiller, since this setup is more like a closed loop or canister filter your head loss is almost zero so you'll get the full 640GPH __________________ -Joe

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06-16-2008, 12:42 PM	#12
Mak Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 459 Reefer Ratings: (7) Friends: (2)	I know that.. Cuz last week I didn't have a chiller and when we have the heatwave.. I lost most of my stock.. Coral & fishes, and I miss my cleaner shrimp.. That's why I was in a hurry to get a chiller.. and didn't even think i also need a pump.. hahah

06-16-2008, 01:37 PM	#14
Mak Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 459 Reefer Ratings: (7) Friends: (2)	I know steve.. lolz.. Lost some coral and live stock from last week heat wave.. Damn no luck on it.. Anything new frag steve? let me know..

06-16-2008, 04:21 PM	#15
Mak Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 459 Reefer Ratings: (7) Friends: (2)	Which is a better pump?? I was looking at the eheim 1260 and couple people told me to get the Blueline HD 40.. Anyone?

06-23-2008, 07:22 PM	#16
NavyNano212 Nano Reefer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn Posts: 99 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	I have a 24G nano and this is the one I have been using for 2 years, since it came on the market. I love it and it has worked like a charm. Keeping my water a nice 78-78.5 degrees. It's quiet, produces little heat and is way better than keeping your air on. I live in a studio which is not air conditioned during the day(to save money) and the tank never get too hot. I also run HQI lights which produce mad heat. Mini-Arctica & Nano-Arctica Titanium Chillers. 1/15hp Compact aquarium chillers house a powerful, energy-efficient cooling system. Unlike thermoelectric chillers, Arctica chillers rely on revolutionary nano compressor technology to offer reliable water-cooling performance. A state-of-the-art titanium heat exchanger is paired with ozone-friendly refrigerant to ensure reliable temperature drop down. Integrated, analog temperature controller and probe maintains set temperature within ±1°F. Condenser grill is located in front for maximum airflow and convenient maintenance. Barbed 1/2" connections for quick and convenient installation. Measures 7-3/4" x 12-1/2" x 14" high. Requires appropriately sized water pump and tubing (sold separately). JBJ sells them as well as Dr. Fosters online. Just my little piece of advice. Make sure you figure out what size pump you need,that is very important to pull and push the water out of the chiller.

06-23-2008, 07:34 PM	#17
mexican turbo Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: somers ny Posts: 3 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	The Oceanic 1/10 hp is solid peice. Quiet and built strong. Great for nano-40 plus gallons.

06-23-2008, 07:36 PM	#18
mexican turbo Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: somers ny Posts: 3 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	Don't get the blue line pump- you don't have a sump-its an external pump and you have no place to plumb it to. get a rio 600(easy install)