chiller question

[crusty]

I have a 215 gal reef running with 3 400 watt halides for lighting. Last summer tank temps ran as high as 84 -85 degrees by the end of day. was using fans to cool but evidently not able to keep up. Only have room for a drop in coil chiller. Probably will use a 1/3 hp model. If I go this route can i do away with the noisy fans?

 

[chriscobb]

Is your sump located underneath as well? The chiller is going to put off a good amount of heat as well.....

 

[crusty]

yes it is. I was going to put chiller outside of cabinet. Wife may kill me though. After a little more research I may try to mount the Azoo 4 fan cooling fans on my sump in addition to the two icecap fans I already have blowing across my tank. Also gonna remove the 36 watt UV i was using. It probably added a good deal of heating. The summer before the temp never got above 82. Last year was a very hot summer with probably 40 days over 100 degreees here. House is air conditioned but still got warmer than normal.