chiller questions

[chinmo]

hi guys, planning to get a chiller couple of mths later..... but got this question bothering me.... does the glass tank thickness important when using chiller? i'm planning on 2-3, 5 plan 2ft tank, think glass thickness is 4mm ba..... will the glass crack due to the difference in temp in tank(22-24'c) and the ambient of the room(29-30'c)? Pls advice! thanks all in advance!

[tineng]

dun think it should unless the drop is sudden....simple logic....if glass crack so easily....then whenever i drop a ice cube into my drink or drink chilled beer, my glass should break!!!!

[klim]

Looking at my situation....dun ever start a tank with 8mm thickness or below...

If your tank is 2 feet, forget about chiller...fan will do. Don't waste the money. But if it is 4 ft and above, you might want to consider Resun...you can read about the comments in the forum.

[smyee]

Why 2' tank no point to use chiller, the smaller the tank the faster to get heat build up. Fans can never bring temp down below 25C. As for the 5 plan 2' tank, think is not made by glass

[Gouldian]

I think Chinmo is trying to keep some cool water species of seahorses thus needs to keep the temperature below 25 degrees.

Anyway Chinmo, the only point to note is that below 24 degrees the surface of your tank will have lots of condensation during humid days.

[chinmo]

Thanks guys for the advice

Thanks Gouldian for e tip me eyeing on H.breviceps aka short snout seahorses! they so cute!

[kareen]

2-3, 5 plan 2ft tank, think glass thickness is 4mm ba

the only concern here. min. should be 6mm.

[Gouldian]

Thanks guys for the advice

Thanks Gouldian for e tip me eyeing on H.breviceps aka short snout seahorses! they so cute!

Hi Chinmo,

Loves them too, how I wish we could see them more often in Singapore. I guess, I will have to leave you with the resposibilties of creating a haven for them here for our enjoyment.

Please update us once you have them, would loves to see them!