An aquarium is a beautiful thing. Your fish deserve
the best. To reduce stress in the fish and other creatures in your
aquarium, get an aquarium chiller.
To understand why an aquarium chiller might be an asset
to your aquarium set up, a basic understanding of the aquarium
environment is necessary.
Each part of the aquarium, the contents, the fish and
other creatures such as any coral or plants that are part of it helps
maintain a special environment. Each of these creatures plays a vital
role in the aquarium’s life. If any of these roles are disturbed or
altered in any way, it could mean the difference between a long lived
aquarium or a disaster.
The natural aquariums of the world, our oceans, have regulators in
place. The atmosphere helps maintain the temperatures necessary for life
under the ocean. With temperature regulation, there is less disease and
less change for one part of the system to grow rampant or disappear.
Anyone with a saltwater aquarium can benefit from the use of an aquarium
chiller. Sometimes especially during the hot summer months the water in
an aquarium becomes stagnant and hot. The chiller can help regulate this
temperature. An aquarium chiller lowers the temperature in an aquarium
and regulates the temperature much like a refrigerator does.
Most chillers are used in saltwater aquarium. Saltwater aquariums need a
more consistent temperature to maintain optimal results. Coral and other
plants vary in degree when it comes to taste and temperature so adding
an aquarium chiller can help maintain a lower stress environment. Even
tropical fish can benefit from a constant temperature.
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 This
is the ideal cooling solution for small aquariums--55
gallons or less. This quiet, reliable efficient chiller uses
advanced thermoelectric technology to directly convert
electricity into cooling power. Can be easily bulkheaded
through a 1 14" hole into siphon overflows, prefilters,
sumps or even directly into plastic aquariums. Provides
continuous chilling when plugged in to a power source, it
does not have a onoff switch. A separate temperature
controller must be used to turn the device on or off at
pre-determined tempertures.Size:Unit is 4" x 4 34" x 7 12"
includes probe. Cord: 5' 9", probe cord: 6'.
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Aquarium chillers come in many sizes ranging from the
smaller size to a much bigger size needed for huge saltwater aquarium
tanks. They also range in price according to size, brand and place where
you buy them.
It is recommended you buy an aquarium chiller that has slightly more
power than you actually need for the size of your tank. It will give you
more control over the temperature range in which your tank can be
regulated. This will also help in regulating the electricity needed to
run the chiller. The slightly higher powered chiller will actually run
less often in the tank.
The cost of an aquarium chiller ranges from size to brand name. Most
generally are in the 300 to 500 dollar range. Some can extend
considerably higher, up to a couple thousand dollars if more power or a
bigger sized chiller is needed.
Most tanks need to be at about 75 to 80 degrees. This
temperature can depend on many things. The type of fish, coral and other
plants can greatly affect the temperature necessary for the maximum
environmental conditions. Make sure you read about the fish and other
creatures you have in your tank to find out the most suitable
temperature to maintain the tank at.
To help maintain the best possible temperatures placement of the
aquarium itself can help. Do not place the aquarium too close to open
windows or doors. This can allow cool air to escape or heat from the
outside air to build up the temperature of the tank causing the chiller
to work even harder.
Basically, the chiller acts much like a refrigerator
circulating the water and through gas principles, it lowers the
temperature of the water circulating back into the tank.
This investment in an aquarium chiller will be for a lifetime. Aquarium
chillers can last many years with little maintenance and problems. It is
well worth it for a better longevity of the aquarium and the beautiful
environs that it contains.
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