Iceprobe Chiller in a 55g?

[Tybond]

I am upgrading my lights this coming weekend from 8x55w pc's to 4x55w pc's and 2x250w MH and am concerned about the temp later this summer.

I am installing dual 4" fans in my canopy and have removed the back of the canopy completely to alow the most air flow possible.

My lights set right at 8" above the water surface and the fans seem to blow down into the water causing a slight ripple to the water.

Last summer with the 8x55 pc's and 1 4" fan, my tank temp hit 83 degrees when it was 90+ outside with a room temp of +/- 80.

I was looking at the Iceprobe chiller sold by Champion Lighting and am curious if there are any other reefers using this device?

Iceprobe

I think I will need to only pull my tank down about 5 or 6 Degrees (Hope anyway) and it sounds promising.

Any comments or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

ty

(Hey tangirl, if ya read this, how many more posts do I need before I get a "{")

 

[mariner]

From what I have read, the in-line chillers are better than drop in's.

 

[Anonymous]

I'd think you'd be lucky to get a degree of pulldown from that thing in a 55.

Bill-e reviewed it awhile back and it couldn't handle a 15 gallon. That method of chilling just isn't that efficient.

You are better off buying a room air conditioner than a chiller. IMO you aren't likely to need one if you utilize evaporative cooling. Run dual 4" fans and you should be fine - if not buy a room a/c.

 

[reefmut]

I am running 2 250 w mh and 2 110w vho actinics and i live in fl. All I run is 2 3" fans one that brings air over the mh and one that blows air out of the canopy and my temp level remains between 75-78 even when the temps reach the upper 90's. oh my vhos are about 8" off the water and the mh are about 10 or so inces off the water I also have a 55

 

[Tybond]

Thanks all!

Especially to you Reefmut and Mick!!!

I will just try the 2 4" fans and see.
LOML might like the new A/C if it don't do it...she's been hinting about central air for a while...Hmmmm...

Best Regards,

ty