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I had been considering a chiller for the tank I'm planning to set up soon and from what I've read so far it seems like it's something to avoid using if you can. With that in mind I had the idea that I could create a closed loop and have it piped under my house and buried underground since it's always much cooler underground. I figured that it would be best to use large diameter pipe to prevent any clogs. I would also add ball valves on both ends of the loop so I can close it off during the winter for cleaning and maintenance. If I can do it cheaply enough then I'd probably use actuating valves in place of ball valves so I could have my controller open and close the loop when it's needed. I'll definitely be connecting the pump to my controller so that it only runs if the tank is getting too hot. I know this wouldn't cool it very quickly but, as I've heard many people in this hobby say, nothing good happens fast in an aquarium. I'm just curious if anyone else has ever tried this and if more experienced people think it will work. I'd also be interested in hearing your ideas on how I might improve this idea