Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Chillers are Significant for Aquariums

When it comes to keeping your aquarium residents happy and healthy, having the right temperature is important. A sudden change in temperature can actually make your aquatic pets stressed, thus increasing the chance of them dying. This happens especially to the inhabitants of reef aquariums. This type of aquarium needs lots of special equipment, such as lighting, water pumps and an air cooled water chiller or water cooled chiller.

The cooled chiller is needed to produce the right water temperature, and without it the water can be so warm to a point where it can no longer hold enough oxygen to sustain the inhabitants. If you need a chiller for your aquarium at home, install it as early as possible. If the budget for a new chiller isn't enough, a used chiller that is in good condition would do just fine. Just keep in mind that they need adequate space and ventilation, and also remember to avoid putting the chiller in an enclosed aquarium stand since it can cause overheating of both the chiller and the aquarium.

When choosing a chiller, make an estimate of the maximum temperature your setup may produce as well as considering the temperature requirements of your aquarium inhabitants. There are different types of chillers available all over the market, such as in-line chillers, thermoelectric chillers and drop-in chillers to name a few. Thermoelectric chillers are the ones intended for the use of small aquariums. In-line chillers are those for large systems that are used primarily with saltwater reef setups, while drop-in chillers have a probe that is placed directly into filters. Whatever type or brand you choose to use, the most important thing is regular chiller maintenance to prolong its existence.

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