Chiller for a 90 gallon

[DrDave]

Just curious. What size chiller would be appropriate for a 90 gallon tank?

 

[ZANYMASTER]

1/4th HP

 

[DrDave]

Thanks.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

I need one too but can't afford it now.Hopefully I can get one here for cheap.By the summer of course.

 

[Zuska]

need one for my 65 gallon also

 

[MikeyNYC]

I second the 1/4 hp recommendation, anything less may not bring temps down low enough


I've seen used chillers show up here time to time, some old, some new. but IMO this is one of those items that you might be better off getting brand new, like everything in life exceptions do exist.

On a side note,
I need a three story house, and new sports car, but I what I think he's look for is advice on purchasing a chiller for his 90 gallon, hahaha

 

[caad3]

I think it will depend on on what type of lighting you will be using(ie, MH verus, T5, PC.) and how long you have them on. Also where the tank is located, such as an area that is air conditioned in the summer.

 

[Dace]

I'm selling a one third. will maintain the temp much easier

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Curious,How much for the chiller?

 

[pecan2phat]

I think 1/4 is overkill for a 90g unless you need a pull down temp of 20 degrees.

 

[masterswimmer]

Thank you Warren. Unless you can tell us how many degrees you need to lower your temp, there's absolutely no way you can say what size chiller you need.

You have a 90g tank in a room where the temp is 95 degrees in the summer. Or you have a 90g tank in a room where the temp is 85 degrees in the summer. The chiller size will not be the same.

We need more info.

swimmer

 

[buddy7664]

I have the 1/4 hp ----- 1/4 Hp - DBE-200 by JBJ Aquarium Chillers excellent chiler..