[Fishhead Junkie]

is there any inexpensive way to make a chiller for a nano reef tank?? can i just drop in RO ice cubes in the summer to cool the water down? is it possible to easily create some type of machine from spare parts? i just cant seem to pull out my wallet and spend $200 and up on something to cool the water off. any cheap websites to go to or people selling one cheap??

steve

[darkwolf29a]

DIY Saltwater Aquarium Chiller

Notes on a do-it-yourself (DIY) reef aquarium chiller

Aquarium Chillers - Marine Depot - Marine and Reef Aquarium Super Store

Hope that helps.

Honestly, unless you are inclined to do it yourself...I might think about the last idea. Marine Depot seems to have them fairly cheaply. The CoolWorks Ice Probe is only $100, which is quite reasonable, considering the small size you are talking about. Most of the DIY solutions I am seeing involve small fridges.

You could also try a few fans placed strategically to force air movement across the tank.

[Fishhead Junkie]

hmmmm...so the ice probe would end costing around $150 total, i just dont see how i could use it with my bio-cube....unless i drilled a hole into the back of the tank into the upper skimmer tank. ugh...that makes me nervous. i need to find a used chiller, there has to be someone out there that wants to get rid of one. ANYONE ANYONE???

steve