chiller recomendations

[khuancc]

Any chillers to recommend for a 522 tank? Looking at the most slim for fitting into my cabinet. Thanks.

[khuancc]

BTW, budget not more than 1k. Thanks.

[tropic]

can consider compressor slight up 1k if have space. If not hc500a hailea..1/2hp with external temp controller.

[tropic]

Slim chiller wld be arctica I guess but cost more

[khuancc]

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.

[ystad8]

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.