I really wasnt wanting to do this but I really dont see any way around it. Ive got a 90gal with MH lights and a 75gal sump (49gal of water). Now here is the issue, the sump is in the garage. Im going to build a small room around it but Im still worried about the heat. I must say, its awesome in the winter, it keeps the tank cool! Before a simular setup stayed ok (right around 80-82) with everything running, I also have 2 fans in the canopy.
I know thats not going to happen with the sump having so much water in the garage!
Does anyone have any other ideas? I was looking at running an air vent to the small room, do you think that would work?
But even with that done, Im thinking the chiller would still keep the temperature a lot more stable.
For the chiller...
how big do you think I would need?
Whats the best brand?
Do I need a controller or do they come with a built in one?
Do I need anything other than plumbing and a pump?
My other issue, if you read the instructions on them, they require a lot of room on all sides, is this really needed? They make it sound like they should hang from the ceiling in the middle of a 10x10 room!
I know thats not going to happen with the sump having so much water in the garage!
Does anyone have any other ideas? I was looking at running an air vent to the small room, do you think that would work?
But even with that done, Im thinking the chiller would still keep the temperature a lot more stable.
For the chiller...
how big do you think I would need?
Whats the best brand?
Do I need a controller or do they come with a built in one?
Do I need anything other than plumbing and a pump?
My other issue, if you read the instructions on them, they require a lot of room on all sides, is this really needed? They make it sound like they should hang from the ceiling in the middle of a 10x10 room!