What kind of chiller to get for a 1-1.5 ft tank?

[Don90]

As above, I'm stuck.

I'm getting it for my newt tank, but I don't know if compressor type ones are overkill for such a small tank.

I saw a dolphin one at C328 some time ago, but I wonder if it can bring the temperature down to about 23 degrees.

And can anyone give me a rough idea of the price? the cheapest one possible. lol

Thanks.

[williamng]

for 1 ft tank, I guess the dolphin (2 fan type) could bring it down to 25degC depending on your ambient temperature.

for 1.5ft tank or 2ft tank, me and larlee is using Hailea HC130. So far so good. I set my temperature at 26degC

[Don90]

Hmm.. is it able to lower the temperature to below 23 degrees?

And whats the price range like?

And if I've the chiller, do I need a canister filter?

Thanks

[williamng]

Why do you need to adjust the temperature to 23degC? Is it really needed? I thought 26 will be a very good temperature.

[Razorblade]

I would think getting a used resun cl280 at less then $150 will justify...i have tried DIY those TEM chiller with 2 peltier but was rather disappointed with the performance...eventually found a used cl280 and been running it since..

Cheers,

[Don90]

Is the cl280 able to lower the temperature till like, 22 degrees?

And do I need a canister filter in order to use that chiller?

Thanks

[Razorblade]

Is the cl280 able to lower the temperature till like, 22 degrees?

And do I need a canister filter in order to use that chiller?

Thanks

Should be able to chill to 22C, but what are you keeping that need such low temp ? CRS ? I am keeping crs at 25C.

Yes, you will need at least a pump to pump water to the chiller if you are not using a canister.

Cheers

[Don90]

haha, I'm keeping newts thats why I have to set it below 24 degrees.

Anyway, where to find the below $150 chiller?

thanks.

[Razorblade]

Oh i see..show some picture leh

Saw 1 for sale at Iwarna...was tag at $120...hope its still there tho

cheers,

[Don90]

Haha, the pictures are in the vivarium section.

Anyway, is irwana open during the CNY period?

And its a cl280 right?

[Razorblade]

They are close from 7th to 10th Feb, you have to visit them after CNY yes its a CL280...if not big enough they also have the CL680 hehehe...

Oh...ok saw the pic...the belly nicer then the top....hehehe...