How to choose best aquarium chiller? And how to chill your fish tank water?
Nowadays, there are various ways to grow and maintain aquariums. Before installing fish tanks we always think about aquarium heaters, but we do not always realize that water sometimes can be too hot, especially in the hot weather areas. High water temperature can be very harmful for your fish tank creatures. Some fish and fish tank plants species are very sensitive to high water temperature and it may cause the loss of your beautiful aquarium. What can we do if temperature in the house is a lot higher than the temperature in the aquarium? How to act if fish tank water gets too hot for flora and fauna in it? The answer is aquarium chiller.
Since this unit usually costs more than an aquarium heater, it is important to choose the best aquarium cooler available on the market today.
1.JBJ Aquarium Arctica Titanium Chiller
Great aquarium chiller, easy available now in the market. Product has installed memory chip, this means that after power failure it sets the last temperature. Chiller can be quickly installed because it has 3 different size hose connections. JBJ Aquarium Arctica Titanium Chiller has auto IC temperature control system.
PROS:
- Silent, lowest noise and vibration level.
- Good at energy saving.
- Titanium heat exchanger.
- Condenser is located on the front side of the chiller.
- Good size comparing competitors.
- Built-in thermostat and LCD.
CONS:
- Might be a little bit pricier than other competitors.
2.Hydrofarm Active Aquarium Cooler
Ideal chiller for those who wants to keep hydroponic solution and perfect water temperature in their fish tank. Great for big aquarium because it has large refrigeration capacity (26-80 gal). Freon free and friendly for environment (uses R410a. Prior to Nov. 2011, used R22).
PROS:
- Suitable for both salt and fresh water aquariums (has pure titanium evaporator).
- Microcomputer control system.
- Large chilling capability.
- Freon free.
- Built-in thermostat and LCD.
CONS:
- Bigger than other competitors.
3.Apex Fish Tank Chiller Horsepower
Apex Horsepower Aquarium Cooler is probably the quietest water chiller available in the market. It has operation-rubber mounts to reduce vibration. Great for those who have large aquarium.
PROS:
- Freon free and ozone-friendly (uses R134a refrigerant).
- Microcomputer control system.
- Variety of options (1/4 HP, 1/10 HP, 1/6 HP, 1/24 HP).
- Powerful compressor.
- Titanium heat exchanger.
CONS:
- Weights 32 pounds so it might be difficult to transport.
4.EcoPlus Fish Tank Chiller
EcoPlus Aquarium Chiller is suitable for reservoirs, fresh and salt water aquariums. This aquarium chiller are corrosion resistance and made from titanium so it would be a long lasting product.
PROS:
- Titanium heat exchanger.
- Has micro computer with digital LCD display.
- Cheaper than other competitors.
- Variety of options ( 0,1 HP, 0,25 HP, 0,5 HP).
- Hydroponic system.
CONS:
- Not as powerful as other competitors.
- Old looking design.
- Weights 31 pounds so it might be difficult to transport it.
5.Hamilton Technology Aqua Euro Max Fish Tank Cooler
This aquarium chiller maintains optimum water temperature by lowering the water temperature of your fish tank. Also it has anti-freeze system.
PROS:
- Memory recall system.
- Digital led temperature display.
- Anti-freezing system.
- Variety of options (1 HP,1/2 HP,1/4 HP, 1/10 HP, 1/13 HP).
- Titanium heat exchanger.
CONS:
- Weights 24 pounds so it might be difficult to transport it.
In conclusion, if you live in the hot weather area or in the summer time temperature often becomes just too hot, we would highly recommend you to think about purchasing aquarium water chiller.