My setup is a 70G w/ approx 30G sump. I have a large return pump, skimmer, etc. My lighting is 6X39W T5.
I currently have a 1/10HP chiller. My house has thru-wall AC, but not near the hall way where my tank is. To make things worse, my tank is just out side of my kitchen (so it gets hot when we cook).
So far, it's been stable. I have it set for 80, and it never has gone over 81.
I fear when the summer hits, this chiller will be struggling.
Would a 1/3HP be too large? There is a nice one for sale in the WTS forum.
Would a 1/3HP be less efficient?(i.e. cost more to run on the same tank than a 1/10HP)
I currently have a 1/10HP chiller. My house has thru-wall AC, but not near the hall way where my tank is. To make things worse, my tank is just out side of my kitchen (so it gets hot when we cook).
So far, it's been stable. I have it set for 80, and it never has gone over 81.
I fear when the summer hits, this chiller will be struggling.
Would a 1/3HP be too large? There is a nice one for sale in the WTS forum.
Would a 1/3HP be less efficient?(i.e. cost more to run on the same tank than a 1/10HP)