Do I need a chiller for my 210 gallon tank?

[JollyReefer]

Hi y'all,

I'm setting up a 210 gallon SPS-dominant tank right now. Never owned a tank before. But pretty much going all out on this one. I've heard many people say that they don't use a chiller. Do I need one?

Here are various details that may be useful in determining whether a chiller is necessary for my tank:

I live in Utah.
I keep my house at 66 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and 71 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter.
I have a SYNCRA PRO (1900 GPH) return pump, which I plan on submerging. I believe it's an AC pump. (How much will submerging this pump increase water temperature vs. keeping it external?)
I'm planning on getting Ecotech Vortech Quietdrive powerheads.

Please advise.

Thanks,
Jon

 

[inktomi]

What kind of lights will you be using? The Vortechs won't contribute much heat, and I doubt the return pump will either. Your largest heat source will probably be your lights.

I have a large tank as well - and keep my house around 74/75 year round with no chiller. In fact, my heater turns on sometimes.

 

[JollyReefer]

Thanks for the response. I'll be running a T5/LED hybrid. Not sure the wattage. Like an ATI hybrid system probably.

 

[inktomi]

With my old 150 in Las Vegas (mid/high 70s room temp) and an ATI Powermodule, I had to run a chiller to keep the tank around 78 degrees. With my current tank and Radions, I have not had to have a chiller.

 

[JollyReefer]

With my old 150 in Las Vegas (mid/high 70s room temp) and an ATI Powermodule, I had to run a chiller to keep the tank around 78 degrees. With my current tank and Radions, I have not had to have a chiller.

Thanks! That's good information to have.