Hey, I'm going down this rabbit hole head first.

ReeferPolly · Apr 8, 2021

Hey,

I'm from Sydney.
Been wanting to set up a mixed reef tank for many years and it's finally happening.

I've ordered a Waterbox 100.3 (300L)
and collected so far:

x2 Radion G5 XR30's
x2 AI Nero 5 wavemakers
Vectra M1 return pump
Qantum Nyos 160 skimmer

I was fortunate that a friend shut his tank down so I bought a lot of equipment, hence the overkill gear.

Can anyone pls recommend a good chiller?

I will be making a build thread, and very excited to keep learning ;Bookworm

Cheers

WIReefer · Apr 8, 2021

Hey welcome to R2R!!! I haven’t had a chiller in years I will let someone else chime in about that.

MNFish · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome to R2R!

Peace River · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Gernader · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome to R2R!! I don’t know much about chillers, but I’m sure someone will chime in soon!

Fred2482 · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome! Haven't needed a chiller, good luck!

redfishbluefish · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome to R2R. #WelcometoR2R

No advice on a chiller. After going to LEDs years ago, simply air conditioning the room keeps the tank at a stable 78F.

PanchoG · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome to R2R!!!
For the chiller I recommend you to check Teco.

Jeffcb · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Zach B · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome :)

CMMorgan · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome to the fishy family! Even with my sump in my garage in Florida, I have never needed a chiller ... rarely even needed a heater in my DT. There are some Aussie reefers on here that can jump in headfirst with you.
If we can be of help as you go through the growing pains, let us know.

BeltedCoyote · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome to R2R!!!

jtp7004ft · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome!

G Santana · Apr 8, 2021

Welcome to R2R, it definitely looks like you fell in DEEP lol
Enjoy your build!!!

MERKEY · Apr 8, 2021

Hello and welcome to R2R!

Fish Think Pink · Apr 8, 2021

ReeferPolly said:
Hey,

I'm from Sydney.
Been wanting to set up a mixed reef tank for many years and it's finally happening.

I've ordered a Waterbox 100.3 (300L)
and collected so far:

x2 Radion G5 XR30's
x2 AI Nero 5 wavemakers
Vectra M1 return pump
Qantum Nyos 160 skimmer

I was fortunate that a friend shut his tank down so I bought a lot of equipment, hence the overkill gear.

Can anyone pls recommend a good chiller?

I will be making a build thread, and very excited to keep learning ;Bookworm

Cheers

Welcome!

My chiller is an Arctica I bought second hand. I need to get it serviced before we get too much further in April/May. Its not always turning on but right now TX heat is okay. If A/C ever goes out here in Texas USA May-September could result in tank wipeout so IMO chillers are essential. I have a generator for fish tank in case whole house lost power.