Chiller recommendations for large tanks

[rydr119]

I have a 180 gal cube tank with a 75 gal sump. I am moving it into my new house this weekend and I want to put a chiller on it so I don't have to keep my whole house at 70 to maintain tank temp. I have never used a chiller on any of my previous tanks so I am not really sure which direction to go. What's the best size? Any brand recommendations? Oh and I live in South Florida where it gets very hot so something that can handle warm weather well would be good. Thanks in advance.
-Gina

 

[mpoletti]

Trade winds USA is my brand of choice.

 

[rydr119]

Any opinions on the JBJ Arctica series? I like the drop in option on the trade winds series. Anyone else?

 

[rydr119]

Anyone else?

 

[redhanded77]

i have a 180g with 75g sump and i use a jbj 1/3 chiller. i keep my temps at 79-81 degrees and the chiller kicks on about once or twice a day and runs for about 15 minutes each time. ambient temps are 80-85 degrees.

 

[Blinding Reef]

While I have heard nothing but great things about Trade Winds, I have always used JBJ chillers and they have worked flawlessly. Very quiet and very efficient. I had a JBJ 1/3 hp on my 225g.

 

[kgnept]

I'm setting up a 180 gal w/ 75gal sump and i bought a used 1/3 chiller , I live in south alabama(also hot).

The only issue i,ve had so far, the pump inside the compresser came loose during shipping, made a terrible noise from the compressor.

had a new compressor installed about $200. very quiet now.

 

[rydr119]

Thanks for all the replies. I think a 1/3 hp should be sufficient enough for my tank. Not sure which brand I am going to end up going with just yet.