Chiller recommendation required

[chweedaniel]

Hi guys

'm new to marine hobby... Any recommendations for a chiller for a 24G nanocube? At present, the water within the tank seems to be warm... averaging at 30 - 32 degrees. I was looking at resun models such as the CL-85 or mini-20 (heard they are silent!). Does anyone know who carries these in S'pore and where?

Also, what pump would you recommend for the chiller back to the tank? (Chiller will be located about 1.5m below the tank).

Thanks!

[Solo77]

Hi Bro,

Is there any budget? Maybe you can check with the shop where you bought the tank. If not, really must get experience from reefers here. Nevertheless, you may wish to buy a chiller that is slightly overkill. Reason being it will definitely cool your tank faster, hence may contribute to saving electricity. Also, it may allow future upgrade of tank. For the pump, it will tie to the chiller. The specification of the chiller will state the recommended flow rate. Too fast not effective and too slow no efficient. Also, just make sure the return does not create turbulent in your tank. All the best.

Hi guys

'm new to marine hobby... Any recommendations for a chiller for a 24G nanocube? At present, the water within the tank seems to be warm... averaging at 30 - 32 degrees. I was looking at resun models such as the CL-85 or mini-20 (heard they are silent!). Does anyone know who carries these in S'pore and where?

Also, what pump would you recommend for the chiller back to the tank? (Chiller will be located about 1.5m below the tank).

Thanks!

[chweedaniel]

Hi Bro,

Is there any budget? Maybe you can check with the shop where you bought the tank. If not, really must get experience from reefers here. Nevertheless, you may wish to buy a chiller that is slightly overkill. Reason being it will definitely cool your tank faster, hence may contribute to saving electricity. Also, it may allow future upgrade of tank. For the pump, it will tie to the chiller. The specification of the chiller will state the recommended flow rate. Too fast not effective and too slow no efficient. Also, just make sure the return does not create turbulent in your tank. All the best.

for the info... yup, budget's a constraint. Anyhow, what chiller type (1/5 HP?) would you recommend? Where can I buy this at a good price?

[ocicato]

If budget is a concern, go for the China made ones. Resun or Hailea should be okay. Not too sure about Hailea but Resun CL280 should be good enough. Personally, I'm using the Artica 1/15 for my NC24. Works well for me.

1/5 will be too good for the 24NC. However, if you're thinking to upgrade soon get a 1/10 (slow and steady)