Reef2Reef,
I have had my 36 Gallon aquarium for 6 years and just recently upgraded my light and bought some corals which are all zoa's. Things seem to be going pretty good until the last 2 days or so. Then I noticed my tank temperature was 84-86 degrees. So I went to the store bought a small fan for the top of the tank and a water pump. My tank now is around 82 degrees which looking online still seems hot for the corals. My space under the tank is limited. The heat here in Socal I am sure will be 100+ regularly.
My questions....
1. Do I need a chiller? If so any recommendations? I've looked into a JBJ Artic Chiller 1/10 HP and an Aqua Euro Max Aquarium Chiller 1/10 HP. The Aqua Euro Max is much smaller and will fit inside the cabinet no problem
2. Anything else I can do instead of a chiller?
3. Are my corals done? How long could they last?
My setup
36 Gallon Bow Front
Fluval 407 Canister Filter
2 AI Prime 16HD lights
Air Bubbler
Water Pump
Small Fan On Top of the tank.
Tank sits inside of a cabinet with a glass canopy.
I have had my 36 Gallon aquarium for 6 years and just recently upgraded my light and bought some corals which are all zoa's. Things seem to be going pretty good until the last 2 days or so. Then I noticed my tank temperature was 84-86 degrees. So I went to the store bought a small fan for the top of the tank and a water pump. My tank now is around 82 degrees which looking online still seems hot for the corals. My space under the tank is limited. The heat here in Socal I am sure will be 100+ regularly.
My questions....
1. Do I need a chiller? If so any recommendations? I've looked into a JBJ Artic Chiller 1/10 HP and an Aqua Euro Max Aquarium Chiller 1/10 HP. The Aqua Euro Max is much smaller and will fit inside the cabinet no problem
2. Anything else I can do instead of a chiller?
3. Are my corals done? How long could they last?
My setup
36 Gallon Bow Front
Fluval 407 Canister Filter
2 AI Prime 16HD lights
Air Bubbler
Water Pump
Small Fan On Top of the tank.
Tank sits inside of a cabinet with a glass canopy.