Wtb small chiller

[Mav]

Looking for a 1/13 or 1/10 hp chiller. Something small for my biocube, having a hard time keeping the temp down, even with led lights

 

[zombie]

If you have an ato and dont mind a little extra evaporation, you would probably be better off just using a small fan to evaporatively cool the tank. A 6" walmart fan (cost me $12) cools my 125 gallon no problem even when the ambient temp in the room is 85+ degrees.

 

[sethsolomon]

What you will want is an ice probe chiller.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/iceprobe-thermoelectric-aquarium-chiller-nova-tec.html#

 

[Mav]

I guess I should start by saying it is a 29 gallon cube. I have a rapid led kit, a koralia 480, a wp10, submersible fuge light and a mj1200. Tank is in a house 72 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit and I can't keep it below 81 or 83

 

[Mav]

Return is 2 months old, koralia is a year old and wp is 9 months old.

 

[jda123]

You sure that it is not the heater?

 

[zombie]

You sure that it is not the heater?

+1. What you mentioned should not take your tank temp above 76ish unless there is something wrong with the heater. Most likely stuck on.

 

[Mav]

Heater is set to like 76 and ran off a reefkeeper. I'll un plug it for a day and check temp again. Chance of my probe reading wrong as well

 

[Mav]

 

[Mav]

Intake fan

Exhaust fan

Center of hood

Water temp

Lights

 

[zombie]

Those lights are definately running hot enough to cause that temp spike. I would actually recommend this route over a chiller since the lights are definately the cause of the high temps.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2075538

 

[SkyDiv3r17]

Holy crap that's hot!! Do the leds have chilling fans?

 

[Balz3352]

I switched my fans to be both intakes when switching to leds because I read it somewhere. The exhaust vent is pretty much in the middle of the heatsink. I don't have heat problems. But I also have a newer coralife version of the biocube. Maybe something to try if you can.

Here is a pic of my hood. I also upgraded the fans slightly more powerful but quieter than stock

 

[Mav]

 

[Mav]

Rj, how are your leds installed?

 

[Balz3352]

What do you mean. Do you want an inside shot like yours?

 

[Mav]

Yes please

 

[Balz3352]

 

[Balz3352]

I found your problem!! Take o ut the drivers!! That's where all the heat is coming from. Rewire them so they're out of the hood.

Hell of a lot cheaper than buying a chiller.

 

[Mav]

I like that idea.