boxerz Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Would it be possible to start one if using LED lights and fans for cooling and if the tank is not in AC area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member milu_kaka Posted November 8, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted November 8, 2018 I believe depends on what Corals and fish you keep . Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member PaulPaul01 Posted November 8, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted November 8, 2018 Would it be possible to start one if using LED lights and fans for cooling and if the tank is not in AC area? Hi bro, I used to have a two foot cooled by a fan. I was able to keep BN, Shrooms and GSP. You have to constantly top up water though.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member PaulPaul01 Posted November 8, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted November 8, 2018 Hi bro, I used to have a two foot cooled by a fan. I was able to keep BN, Shrooms and GSP. You have to constantly top up water though.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Also, always keep a spare fan set as my BN quickly declined when temps rose up to 31.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerz Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Hmmm, what is BN? I am thinking LPS and some SPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Zhi Long Oh Posted November 8, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted November 8, 2018 Bn=bird nest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerz Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Interesting. So question here is, without a chiller, using fan and using LED lights, how likely it is for the temp to go over 30/31C? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member PaulPaul01 Posted November 10, 2018 SRC Member Share Posted November 10, 2018 16 minutes ago, boxerz said: Interesting. So question here is, without a chiller, using fan and using LED lights, how likely it is for the temp to go over 30/31C? Not really much. My temp was maintained at 28.5-29 using fans for a two foot. To be fair, my LED were very low temp. How big of a tank are u thinking of using it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerz Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 I am thinking of just a 2-3 ft tank as well. My concern is if start without chiller, then after that realize the temp gets out of control (affecting the lifestock/corals), then either need to take down the tank of put in the chiller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokMerah Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Chiller.... really recomend it. It will give a peace of mind, less chores and coral or even fish respond better to colder water.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerz Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 I thought too, had a chiller before but the heat from the chiller is a concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deityhack Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 if talking about equipment broken down, chiller system has 2 equipment to be worried (chiller & its pump) than fan. Using fan = higher evaporation rate, thus ato is highly recommended. Fan depends on ambient temperature to bring down 1~2 degC. Will need ice pack / ice bottle to bring it lower, especially in hot spell. Hot exhaust from the chiller will increase ambient temperature, resulting in never ending cycle of heating / cooling. Chiller running cost is higher than fan. Appearance wise, chiller setup is neater and more "pro". BTW, im a fan man for the past 2 years. In colder months, it can drop to 26degC. Hottest maybe 31degC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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