khuancc Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Any chillers to recommend for a 522 tank? Looking at the most slim for fitting into my cabinet. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khuancc Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 BTW, budget not more than 1k. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tropic Posted September 7, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted September 7, 2012 can consider compressor slight up 1k if have space. If not hc500a hailea..1/2hp with external temp controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tropic Posted September 7, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted September 7, 2012 Slim chiller wld be arctica I guess but cost more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khuancc Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Thanks. Was thinking either tr15 or tr20. Comparing these to hc500; which will be more powerful to cool down the tank faster? Will be using for planted tank with about 480watts of lights. Targeting 26-28 degree. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ystad8 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 If possible for yr current setup, advice to go for compressor. 1HP CARRIER brand costing below 1K. Got mine done 2 yrs ago and still running. For my 4 by 2.5 by 2.5 ft with sump, takes abt 1h 20mins to cool down from 27 to 25 deg. 5 - 6 hrs later will kick in again( with 8 tubes T5 on). Using chiller, its more costly say compare to 1/2 HP and above. Efficiency of cooling takes 3 times longer, not forgeting the heat and the noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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