whats the best chiller for the money?

melt · #1 06/30/2004, 12:47 PM

it must be quite because it's in my living room....i really need to buy it this week because i am going on vacation for two weeks and my neighbor will only feed the fish for me so I trying to set up everything before i leave and dail in to my controller.

help needa good chiller. for a 120 tank and a 16 gallon sump= 136 gallons

Crazy-Algae-Eater · #2 06/30/2004, 12:56 PM

jbj 1/3 hp aRCTICA WILL DO THE JOB, BEST CHILLER IN THE MARKET

melt · #3 06/30/2004, 12:58 PM

ok.i am feeling that brand so far great reveiw

monstereef · #4 06/30/2004, 01:38 PM

I would say the Arctica.. 1.5 yrs running .. and very quiet..

s13silvia · #5 06/30/2004, 02:14 PM

i have a jbj artica in my living room and its super quiet i'm very happy with it

beerguy · #6 06/30/2004, 02:16 PM

I've got an Aqualogic that I'm happy with.

You might want to read this thread. It sounds like a freak deal but better to know the story then to be surprised. FWIW - it sounds like the manufacturer did a standup job of making it right.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=381214

JB NY · #7 06/30/2004, 02:25 PM

Aqualogic.

bkiba · #8 06/30/2004, 02:53 PM

DIY. Buy a temperature controller (or build one), a pump hooked to the controller, some tubing hooked to the pump, and a small fridge/freezer or a dehumidifier (you can usually find a cheap appliance on ebay or a yard sale). Coil the tubing around the dehumidifier coils or drill a two holes in the side of the fridge and coil your tubing in the fridge. I prefer the fridge/freezer myself cause you can keep all your perishables in the freezer part, you gots to multitask!

melt · #9 06/30/2004, 03:41 PM

beerguy Ithat was a cool link....but i respect the way JBJ handle it.. and I would spend my money at any company that respect their customers...

I will buy a JBJ 1/3 because of their customer service

Shoestring Reefer · #10 06/30/2004, 07:41 PM

Sounds like you made up your mind, but IMO the best chiller for the money is This One, also available in larger capacities. Automatic temp control, good price.

jdieck · #11 06/30/2004, 10:03 PM

No matter how good a chiller might be I think is a safety design mistake to have the water outlets on top of the unit when if leaking will create a short circuit. I would not count on customer service in case of a serious incident that may kill and seems to me this one has the potential.