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Thread: Chiller for 3ft tank

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    Chiller for 3ft tank

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    Need advise from fellow hobbist in choosing a chiller for my 3ft tank.

    Tank Dimension: 90x45x42cm (45 gallon)
    Current water temp without chiller: 30deg'c
    Intended water temp with chiller: 23deg'c
    Total heat from 4xT5 tube: 156watt
    Filter: Eheim 2217 (flowrate 264 gallon/hr, 1.5 gallon capacity)

    I calculated using JBJ's chiller size calculator, it recommends 1/10 HP. I've read many sites advising to go 1 step higher (1/5 HP) so that it requires less kick ins and use less power.

    Is that really necessary or 1/10 would be more than enough for my tank? Thanks in advance for the advices

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    Re: Chiller for 3ft tank

    according to my experience, 1/10 is not enough for your tank. maybe it may cause the chiller startup frequently.

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