by admin on January 22, 2010
Iceprobe Thermoelectric Aquarium Chiller
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Available on Amazon for $126 here
*This is ONLY for small tanks*
The Iceprobe is quiet, reliable, and efficient, and doesn’t use gasses or chemicals that could hurt your livestock. However, it’s only ideal for small aquariums. The manufacturer states that it can lower a 10 gallon tank 6-8 degrees, but it just doesn’t work for big tanks - they even say you might need more than one!
I use one on a 24 gallon tank, though, and it works great. It climbed up to 100 degrees this summer, and the air conditioning in my apartment isn’t that great, but with good flow I managed to keep my water temperature in the safe zone.
The Coolworks Iceprobe is currently on sale for $24 dollars off
Let me show you what current owners have to say about it.
JPC1985.,
I bought this chiller because I wanted to have more cooling power for the summer, but didn’t want to buy or install an expensive chiller. I have it set so that if the water temperature reaches 78.5 it turns on, then if the temperature reaches 78.9 the fan turns on too. Since I’ve had it, the fan has only turned on once for a few minutes. I feel that it exactly offsets the heat from the metal halide. I give it 5 stars based on price, easy install, and because it makes no noise!
Review Paraphrased for size – view original review here.
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by admin on November 12, 2009
A lot of people have been asking me lately why some people suggest aquarium chillers for seahorse tanks, and other people don’t. It’s not actually a matter of opinion - it depends on the type of seahorse you want to keep.
Different species of seahorse occupy a wide range of habitats across the globe. While many live in tropical areas, there are species of seahorse that live as far north as England, and as far south as New Zealand.
Seahorses from these temperate regions need water that’s much cooler than tropical fish tanks, and in order to keep the water at about 60 degrees Fahrenheit year round, you’re probably going to need an aquarium chiller.
Some of the cold-water seahorse specis are the Pot-bellied seahorse (Hippocampus abdominalis), the Cape seahorse (Hippocampus capensis), the Short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus breviceps), and the Sydney seahorse (Hippocampus whitei). These species are mostly from South Africa, New Zealand, and southern Australia, which is why they need cooler water to survive.
In cooler areas, you can keep these species safely most of the year, though an extended heatwave could certainly be a problem. However, in most areas of the world, an aquarium chiller will be needed year round to keep these seahorses healthy and happy in your aquarium.
Photo by Tambako the Jaguar
