In need of some chiller advice

[CubanPete]

Hi all...
So I tried looking and there really aren't any good threads on chiller advice....I have a 120 gallon, 40 fuge system, and unfortunately, where it is being housed just doesn't have central AC. The temp was approaching 80 yesterday and it was a cool day. I put a fan over the top of the fuge for the time being, but I know I need a chiller in the next 48 hours or so, unfortunately....
Anyone have an recommendations on an affordable, but adequate chiller? I am moving again in 6 months or so, and probably won't need it for much longer...I also don't have much room next to the tank, like maybe 10-12 inches...would it be wise to drill a hole in the wall behind the tank and run it in the closet behind the tank? I wish I would have done this before, but didn't think about it...

Pete

 

[zemuss]

Can you add a fan to the room where the tank is to pull some cool air into that room? I don't have advice on a chiller because i never need it in florida.

 

[booth2010]

Anyone have an recommendations on an affordable, but adequate chiller?

Not sure I have ever seen an affordable chiller lol. Even small ones for 40g tanks run $400.00+. Just running a couple fans over the water should help to keep the temp down. You will just have a lot more evaporation.

 

[CubanPete]

Putting a fan into the room isn't an option. I will try to add another fan to the top. I'll have to check the temp when I get home to see what the fan is doing, although I'm sure that the temp will probably have gone down a bit by 5. I'll at least know if it is above 80. I don't have any coral yet, just 5-6 rock nems and 6 fish...

 

[zemuss]

If you only need it for 6 months before you move, I would just add circulating fans in the room and fans to blow over the top of the sump. If you have a canopy I would make sure it is properly ventilated as well.

Good Luck.

 

[CubanPete]

Thanks for the fan advice. I put a fan in the stand, which is definitely hot. It seems to be doing the trick for the time being. Let's see how it works. I opened one door, and it definitely cooled down a bit...let's see what happens in July...