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Hi guys, I'm new to the hobby. I just setup a new 50L nano tank. I'm cycling it now. Got it from Jireh. The owner told me that this setup doesnt require a chiller. However the tank temperature has been hovering at 28.8-29 degrees. I'm planning to have 2 clownfish and soft corals namely GSP, pulsing xenia, clover polyp and zoas.

 

Do I need to get a chiller? I'm planning to have a quarantine tank as well, need chiller for that as well? Seems like the cost will be very high. Sorry for noob question. Thanks.

 

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That statement is misleading. Depending on placement and environment factors, the temperature can fluctuate. Key factor in keep corals is stable parameters. Soft corals, depending on the region, may need diff requirement. For small setup, ppl usually use fan but evaporation is an issue and need constant top up of water thr manual or auto top device w pump. 

Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

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If u are able to maintain 29, should be OK for Hardy corals. Do study the livestocks you intend to get and confirm suitability bef buying them. Some livestocks require or do well in chilled water... 

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Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow

Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector

Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262

FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000

Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000

Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber

Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500

Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil

Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w

Controller : GHL Profilux

Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes

Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator

External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox

Ozonizer : Sander C50

UV : Corallife 6x

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Since you’re keeping corals you might want to invest in a chiller for the long-term. During hotter months temperatures can go well above 30 degrees. Not great for any type of coral. Stability is key


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