Aquarium Chiller for 100 Gallon tank

[tired_boy_mike]

Hi everybody.....
It is getting hot here in California....temperature in my 100 gallon reef tank is reaching the Mid 80's currently at 82. I am looking to buy a chiller but not sure if I should get a 1/10hp or 1/6hp. Read some descriptions from manufacturer's web page and it shows that 1/10hp will bring my temp down by 10degrees F.
Anybody have any suggestions on which brands are good and cheap. I'm looking to spend about 4-5 hundred at most...
thanks.

 

[tired_boy_mike]

This is what I think I am going for:
Pacific Coast CL-280 1/10hp....
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This is probably where I am going to buy it.
Please advise before I make this decision.

 

[dive1]

I installed a chiller on my 240 reef and I went to the 1/3 hp. I could have gone a little smaller but in the long run this unit will run less and control better. I suggest going a little on the larger size to allow for expansion and in the long run save on the power bill.

 

[mlm]

I have a 1/4 hp for my 120. I would not go with sdomthing as small as a 1/10 for a hundred gallon tank.

 

[tired_boy_mike]

So I guess a 1/10 hp is not good for a 100gallon reef tank in the long run... maybe I should go for a 1/5 hp? any suggestions on which models are the best?
thanks

 

[katara]

Not trying to steal your post here..but, I only have a 55 & temp. is already hitting 104(in my area) the last 3 days.I'm expecting this summer to hit much higher & I' not home at least 3 days a week & don't want to come home to boiled fish.
Any suggestions, I don't plan to get a larger tank and may be even selling(entire set-up) in the next few months??Thanks!

 

[tired_boy_mike]

Thanks for the advice....
I am no longer going to get a 1/10 hp chiller for my 100g reef tank. I've decided to get a Custom Sea Life Power Cooler 1/4 hp. Cost is about 650m, a little more than I'm willing to spend but I guess I have to do it.
Is this a good manufacturer for chillers?
thanks again..
tired_boy_mike

 

[dive1]

Good move...I think you will be happy with that choice....Good luck.

 

[mlm]

Always better to go bigger.