stephen78 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hi, would like to know is it ok to turn off chiller for a 4x2x2 tank and 3ft sump tank wif 16pc of fish and live rock in it? Reminding turn on will be over flow pump and two 4ft T5 lighting and skimmer . Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted May 14, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted May 14, 2011 Do you have a thermometer in there to measure your water temperature? Try not to go beyond 30C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkburger Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 No problem, my tank(FOwlr) many time goes up to 31 degree fish also ok, dont worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkburger Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 No problem, my tank(FOwlr) many time goes up to 31 degree fish also ok, dont worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsony Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 No problem, my tank(FOwlr) many time goes up to 31 degree fish also ok, dont worry. can you list the fishes you have in your tank? How accurate is your temperature sensor? I heard many reefer had casualty when the temp hit 31. Personally had the same experience too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen78 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 can you list the fishes you have in your tank? How accurate is your temperature sensor? I heard many reefer had casualty when the temp hit 31. Personally had the same experience too. [/quot Yes I do have the thermometer. Currently I have blue tang, yellow tang, purples tang, flame tang, and some other which am not sure of there name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Underwater Posted May 14, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted May 14, 2011 Flame tang? I presume it's flame angel. From my experience and what I've gathered from other reefers, it's difficult to keep flame angels healthy or long if they are not given cooler water environment. In fact, i think most fishes wld not like living in water above 30 degrees, they may not die but that doesn't mean they are growing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkburger Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 i have a few kind of Tang, banner fish, clown, wrasse, trigger, puffer... i am sure they wont die lah, dont really have to worry, but i am not sure whether they are happy or not, hahaha, maybe they SWEAT like us too??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted May 15, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted May 15, 2011 I think he meant Flame Fin Tang (i.e. Tomini Tang). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member cool guy Posted May 15, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted May 15, 2011 No chiller stil ok. Jus tat e color of e fish will be dull n not as vibrant as it should be... But its best to hav chiller... Happy fish = healthy fish Sad fish = unhealthy fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted May 15, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted May 15, 2011 Alternatively, you can replace the chiller with a fan. It'll bring down the temperature a couple of degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen78 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Flame tang? I presume it's flame angel. From my experience and what I've gathered from other reefers, it's difficult to keep flame angels healthy or long if they are not given cooler water environment. In fact, i think most fishes wld not like living in water above 30 degrees, they may not die but that doesn't mean they are growing well. yap.. it a flame fin tang not the angel . Thanks everyone for the advise. In that case i try to keep the chiller turn on and adjust it to 28.5 degree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted May 15, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted May 15, 2011 28.5? My fan is giving me 28.0 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen78 Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 28.5? My fan is giving me 28.0 now. O really..i did not realise it. I now set it at 28deg and the chiller only kick in around 2 time a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefer6 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Chiller will be good but electrical cost will be the trade off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Shamsul Posted December 19, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 19, 2013 I use two fans, but water evaporates fast, i have the following setup to top up water and to make it bit chill.. have two pet bottles each is 1.5 liter capacity, will add fresh water and refrigerate it....bottle caps have small holes so that it doesn't break in the chiller and water will drip through them when added to the tank. Every morning will just plug that bottle at top of my tank where i have a small setup from which the ice will melt and water will be added to the tank as drop by drop. My tank has a top cover, so everything is hidden inside, my temperature is around 26 to 27. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 19, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 19, 2013 I use two fans, but water evaporates fast, i have the following setup to top up water and to make it bit chill.. have two pet bottles each is 1.5 liter capacity, will add fresh water and refrigerate it....bottle caps have small holes so that it doesn't break in the chiller and water will drip through them when added to the tank. Every morning will just plug that bottle at top of my tank where i have a small setup from which the ice will melt and water will be added to the tank as drop by drop. My tank has a top cover, so everything is hidden inside, my temperature is around 26 to 27. Hi bro, sound like a good idea to keep water temp low..any pic for sharing? Btw, I oso FOWLR without chiller..just fan to blow across water surface..temp 26-28°c depending on room temp..evaporation was high though..ard 3-4L of tap water daily.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted December 19, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 19, 2013 For fowlr, chiller is good as it helps to maintain the temp low and constant. But it all depends on your livestock also. If u have 10k worth of fish, i am sure u wont mind spending abit more on your tank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefer6 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Had no chiller previously and the fishes are fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted December 19, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 19, 2013 Had no chiller previously and the fishes are fine! What fishes u kept without Chiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Having a lower temp will slow down the fishes metabolism rate, color of the fishes will be more vibrant and they are more active, lower temp will also prevent the outbreak of various diseases and parasite as compared to high temp.. Most fowlr without chiller, you will find the color of the fishes much duller and sluggish compared to those with chiller in a cooler temp.. Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 20, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 20, 2013 Inside this thread, there's a side track discussion over a best setup I could say for a marine tank..no skimmer no chiller no fan and tank running for 3yr n counting..seldom water change..the fiercest thing I come across is water temp 31°c n fishes n anemones r ok..salute..happy reefing Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted December 20, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 20, 2013 http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120644-do-you-switch-off-your-wavemaker-at-night/page-2'>http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120644-do-you-switch-off-your-wavemaker-at-night/page-2 Inside this thread, there's a side track discussion over a best setup I could say for a marine tank..no skimmer no chiller no fan and tank running for 3yr n counting..seldom water change..the fiercest thing I come across is water temp 31°c n fishes n anemones r ok..salute..happy reefing Every system is different. U can try keeping large angels in that system and test it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted December 20, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted December 20, 2013 Every system is different. U can try keeping large angels in that system and test it out. Ya agreed bro..I wouldn't choose n try this system for I dun know how good my LR are..but I believe nature like this should work like in the sea..temperature wise I dun know..31°c is a shocker..wonder will the fish sweat anot..haha Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Ya agreed bro..I wouldn't choose n try this system for I dun know how good my LR are..but I believe nature like this should work like in the sea..temperature wise I dun know..31°c is a shocker..wonder will the fish sweat anot..haha Fishes do not sweat because they do not have sweat gland. Sweating in mammals helps to regulate the temperatire of the mammals. Fishes are cold blooded. Their body temperature is the same of their environment. I would set chiller to 28.5 as i find no point risking the lifes of my fishes should one day the climate become very.hot. And I wanna my fishes to thrieve not just survive in my captivity environment. To the best of my ability of course. Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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