Need small inexpensive chiller.

[iamwhatiam52]

Does anyone know what the smallest most inexpensive chiller is?
I'm planning a seahorse tank in the 30 to 40 gal. range.

I found this on a search, it is $235 including shipping and has no thermostat.

There must be something better out there.

 

[TamiW]

No, not really. However, you may want to do a google search for "DIY chiller" as I know some people make their own from dorm refrigerators.

 

[pledosophy]

The Artica nano's are nice.

Depending on what the tank is running at you might be able to get away with an iceprobe if you only need a degree.

You can also check the selling forum here and find some great deals now and again.

 

[Mak71]

Maybe this one?
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...uct_Code=PC-CL-150&Category_Code=pacificcoast
or
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...uct_Code=PC-CL-280&Category_Code=pacificcoast

 

[Arforrabbit]

Hi

I just bought an Aquamedic chiller for my Wifes fish house from a computer supplies company and it was half the price I was being quoted by fish shops. I'm sure a google search for computer chiller units will throw up a couple of leads.

 

[iamwhatiam52]

Second time I've done this today, forgot the link.

http://www.fishtothenth.com/Chillers.htm

 

[TamiW]

My experience with the ice probes is that they won't do ENOUGH unless you're talking a really small tank (10 gallons or under). They're just a peltier device with a large heat sink smacked on them. And generally what little chilling they provide you can accomplish with fans set up properly. At a much lower cost, I might add.

YMMV, but I've know a few people to try them and be unhappy with them. I on the other hand, I made one for a 2.5 gallon nano reef and I was quite happy with it for that.

 

[Angeline]

I've been wondering the same thing. I run my tank without a heater or a chiller and my temperature is stable, but I want to get a chiller so I can make sure it stays stable even in the summer. They are all so expensive though. I wouldn't need my water temp lowered, just maintained.

 

[savager]

I might sell my chiller, it's this model http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...uct_Code=PC-CL-280&Category_Code=pacificcoast

I live in North NJ. If you want to get used chiller, I can sell it to you and we can meet someplace in Flushing area, I think you live in LI, right?

Send me a PM. It's only a year old and it's very good condition. I was using it on my 30G cube tank with 150MH light fixture and I was keeping my tank temp at 78 last summer without any problem.