Am I in trouble?
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muskyhunte
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You need to get the Temp. on you tank down to around 78 to 80. You might need to use a chiller. I have a room in my house where I keep 2- 250 gallon tanks that i keep the AC on in to control the temp. Tis is something you could also do.
reef junky
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You are asking for trouble with temps that high. I recently purchased a chiler from via aqua for a great price and it works great! I have it on a 90 gallon tank and I keep my tank at 78 degrees. Corals especially like temps to be low like this. I tried turning a/c vents towards the tank to lower the temp, its a waste of time. I also tried keeping the house cooler during the day which works somewhat, but also increases your monthly electricity bill. It is more cost effective to bite the bullet and purchase a chiller. I think I payed $290 with delivery included for my chiller which is awesome!
reef junky
Member
2 more things...
1. If you get a chiller, drop the temp 1 degree a day. Do not drop it any faster than this, it will stress your fish.
2. Get a thermometer for your tank, if you have a thermometer in your sump, your getting incorrect readings for temp. I have a difference in temp from my sump to my tank.
1. If you get a chiller, drop the temp 1 degree a day. Do not drop it any faster than this, it will stress your fish.
2. Get a thermometer for your tank, if you have a thermometer in your sump, your getting incorrect readings for temp. I have a difference in temp from my sump to my tank.
muskyhunte
Member
I run 2- 250 gallon tanks with out no chiller. I have been using and AC unit for years to keep the room a a constant temp. My tank water in the summer never goes above 78. I dont think you need a chiller. I have one room in my house set up just for fish and an AC unit works fine for me.
reef junky
Member
No, my chiller is rather quiet.
Also, I have to add about a gallon or two of R/O water to my 90 gallon tank every 2 days. Evaporation is quite normal and should not worry you.
Also, I have to add about a gallon or two of R/O water to my 90 gallon tank every 2 days. Evaporation is quite normal and should not worry you.
jennahill
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Reef Junky-
I just got home from 3 days away and my chiller said the temp was 74- the thermometer on the tank said it was 80- I have it set for 78. I felt the water and it was 80. I shut it off and turned it back on- it then registered the correct temp, but the chiller did not come on. I shut it off for a little bit (about 10 min) and when I tried to turn it back on it has a message that reads LL- do you have any ideas what that means. Thanks! Jenna
I just got home from 3 days away and my chiller said the temp was 74- the thermometer on the tank said it was 80- I have it set for 78. I felt the water and it was 80. I shut it off and turned it back on- it then registered the correct temp, but the chiller did not come on. I shut it off for a little bit (about 10 min) and when I tried to turn it back on it has a message that reads LL- do you have any ideas what that means. Thanks! Jenna
reef junky
Member
Read in the manual under troubleshooting, I think LL means it has an error. Call the phone number, listed in the back I believe, and speak with a technician. They will more than likely send you a part to repair it free of charge. You just have to install it which is not very hard. It is a pretty simple device once opened. Just tell the technician you bought it off ---- a short time ago. They will ask no questions and will also mail the part overnight. You have it on a 55 gallon tank? That chiller will be more than enough to keep that tank cool when working properly. Please let me know how you do and if you need any further help.
Mike
Mike
reef junky
Member
You do have a via aqua chiller right? If so, the phone number is:
service - 888-838-3882
Mike
service - 888-838-3882
Mike