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WTB IceProbe Chiller

Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by Lee, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. Jul 27, 2008 #1
    Lee

    Lee Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Or some other kind of small chiller for a 20g tank.  I know it's almost impossible to find one this time of year but might as well ask.
     
  2. Jul 27, 2008 #2
    Waverz

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    I hgad an ice probe chiller on my 24 gallon, IMO i would have been better off throwing in a few ice cubes every couple hours. Having some temp issues? Tried a fan? how about a window AC unit for the room the tank is in?
     
  3. Jul 27, 2008 #3
    glaspie69

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    yeah i would second that.....they cant keep up
     
  4. Jul 28, 2008 #4
    Lee

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    It only needs to drop a couple of degrees. I think they are rated at a 3-4 degree drop on a 20 gallon, and I only have about 16 gallons total. A window AC would probably work best, but I don't think my roomates would be too happy if I did that. For some reason my room is 5 degrees warmer than any other room.
     
  5. Jul 28, 2008 #5
    Lee

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    Jason what size of tank did you have it on?
     
  6. Jul 28, 2008 #6
    glaspie69

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    I used the same one jeremy had and it was on a 24 gal aquapod.....that 3-4 degrees is stretching it alot.....the bad part about those is the chilling part is fairly small so it doesnt do much
     
  7. Jul 28, 2008 #7
    billbigsbe Clive

    billbigsbe Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Make one out of a dorm fridge, pump, coiled plastic tube! pm 4 info
     
  8. Jul 29, 2008 #8
    Lee

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    Thanks for the suggestion, but not looking to add any pumps to the tank at this time nor have the space for the fridge. Otherwise I would probably shell out the dough for a real chiller.
     

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