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08-03-2004, 12:40 PM | #1 |
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Do I need a Chiller?
If I have no corals?
Furture may have anemone. Pls advise. |
08-03-2004, 01:19 PM | #2 |
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What is your tank temperature now? What lights your currently using?
IMO, if you can keep the tank temperature below 30degs using fans then there's no need for a chiller. Though you would have to find a way to cope with the evaporation. |
08-03-2004, 01:35 PM | #3 |
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currently i had observed with the digital thermometer. The temp stays around 29.3'c - 29.7'c
Is it ok? I am just using a normal PL lights. |
08-03-2004, 02:59 PM | #4 |
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If your using only PL lights and have no intention to upgrade anytime soon, IMO you should save the money on a chiller and get a fan to cooldown the water instead for now.
The downside would be the evaporation(can be alot depending on how big is the fan) caused by a fan. If your not going for a reef tank, IMO it is not necessary to get a chiller, fowlr shouldn't have problems coping with your current temperature. Mine is even hotter than yours, hovering at around 30degs. |
08-03-2004, 07:09 PM | #5 |
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BTW, what kind of lights does Aneomne need?
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08-03-2004, 08:05 PM | #6 |
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Not too sure about what are the exact light requirements.
I think the bare minimum is PL but i would recommend getting at least t5s or MH. Not sure if PL is a good light to sustain anemones long term. |
08-03-2004, 10:43 PM | #7 |
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i think the evaporation rate shd not bother u. my former tk was cooled by a fan. each day i had 2 top up abt 1.5l of h2o. my present tk is cooled by a chiller n i'm actually topping up almost the same amount everyday.
a fan can bring u great results. suggest at least u get 1 standby n dun go 4 those 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 kind which r rather costly. get a domestic type which oni cost abt $18. |
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