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Bursa
12/16/2007, 01:22 PM
Do you absolutely need a chiller for this tank?

zma21
12/16/2007, 01:28 PM
Some people get away without using a chiller, but others don't.

If you don't have the extra cash for the chiller i wouldn't buy the NC. Because if you end up needing a chiller you're up a creek..

scottydo
12/16/2007, 10:08 PM
No, you don't - although if you can afford it, chillers make life easier. A fan is really all you need to keep the tank cool. They work great but evaporate a fair amount of water - probably 20 - 30 ounces a day. You can pick up an Azoo 2 fan unit from Foster & Smith for under $30.

I made my own fan and tried it for a week or so before I found a used chiller on e-Bay. My tanks build thread is here with some pics that show how I made a fan - Clicky. (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1234822)

Jasonincuritiba
12/16/2007, 10:44 PM
I would say yes, mine ran at about 86F when the lights were on, got a Current USA 1/15 chiller and now it stays at 78F. If you don't want to buy a chiller go with the 24g Aquapod with the 150watt Sunpod.