Chiller question

SteveO83 · Sep 17, 2018

is there a system small enough for a 20g? Room mates keep the house around 77. I want the system as stable as I can keep it

Retro Reefer · Sep 17, 2018

a small computer fan on a controller blowing across top of your tank makes a cheap, simple and effective chiller.

SteveO83 · Sep 17, 2018

Retro Reefer said:
a small computer fan on a controller blowing across top of your tank makes a cheap, simple and effective chiller.

So that would bump it maybe 1 degree?

Dr. Reef · Sep 17, 2018

a small fan blowing across can make drop 1-4 degrees depending. what are you trying to keep temp at? if house is 77 your tank will be pretty steady about couple of degrees over that about 79-80 and thats a pretty decent temp to keep.

To answer your question yes an Ice Probe Chiller is for small or nano tanks.

SteveO83 · Sep 17, 2018

Dr. Reef said:
a small fan blowing across can make drop 1-4 degrees depending. what are you trying to keep temp at? if house is 77 your tank will be pretty steady about couple of degrees over that about 79-80 and thats a pretty decent temp to keep.

To answer your question yes an Ice Probe Chiller is for small or nano tanks.

House is at 77, my room is prob a couple above that.

Retro Reefer · Sep 17, 2018

SteveO83 said:
So that would bump it maybe 1 degree?

Depending on the humidity level in your home a fan can effectively drop temperature by as much as 4-5 degrees.

SteveO83 · Sep 17, 2018

So the fan would have to sit right on the rim aimed down to the water?

Lance Schneider · Sep 17, 2018

I have this setup exactly(2 fan). It’s setup with a Ranco temperature controller and have no issues keeping the temp at 77-78. Just be sure you have an ATO, the cooler you set the temp-the more evaporation you will have.

SteveO83 · Sep 17, 2018

Lance Schneider said:
I have this setup exactly(2 fan). It’s setup with a Ranco temperature controller and have no issues keeping the temp at 77-78. Just be sure you have an ATO, the cooler you set the temp-the more evaporation you will have.

Have an ato, but need a container to hold the water

Lance Schneider · Sep 17, 2018

I use a 5 gallon non-BPA water jug. Granted, my tank is a bit smaller...I use roughly run thru 1/4 to 1/3 of a gallon a day. Prior to using the temp controlled I ran the fan overnight only to find it dropped the temp to a chilly 72F

Retro Reefer · Sep 17, 2018

SteveO83 said:
So the fan would have to sit right on the rim aimed down to the water?

There are pre made units available that clamp right on aquarium rim

Dom · Sep 17, 2018

Keep it simple.

I don't have a chiller, but I have a controller with an 18" fan pointed at the sump. A computer fan might help if you leave it running all the time. But I can't see a fan from a computer case doing much if it is on a controller.

SteveO83 · Sep 17, 2018

Lance Schneider said:
I use a 5 gallon non-BPA water jug. Granted, my tank is a bit smaller...I use roughly run thru 1/4 to 1/3 of a gallon a day. Prior to using the temp controlled I ran the fan overnight only to find it dropped the temp to a chilly 72F

The pump I have is too big to fit the opening in the container I have.

Lance Schneider · Sep 17, 2018

This is what works for me

SteveO83 · Sep 17, 2018

Retro Reefer said:
There are pre made units available that clamp right on aquarium rim

Ill have to look these up. Is there a specific name for them? Like product name?

Lance Schneider · Sep 17, 2018

The SmartATO I have fits with no issues

Lance Schneider · Sep 17, 2018

You can search “aquarium cooling fan”

SteveO83 · Sep 17, 2018

Lance Schneider said:
You can search “aquarium cooling fan”

Doing it now. Just wish there was something that would go in the sump. Nuvo20. So it looks clean up top

Lance Schneider · Sep 17, 2018

There’s just not enough surface area in an AIO to get the desired cooling.

vetteguy53081 · Sep 17, 2018

SteveO83 said:
Ill have to look these up. Is there a specific name for them? Like product name?

Many on ebay

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