Why Use a Water Chiller for Your Aquarium?

If you are a fish farming enthusiast, you definitely should not miss itwater chiller. In addition to preparing the fish tank, lighting system, water purifier… you need to install a device for your fish tank to regulate the tank’s temperature. So why is a water chiller so necessary? Now let’s goaquaplantshub.comLet’s find out.

What is a water chiller?

Perhaps for those new to the aquarium fish farming world, this is a fairly new phrase. But this is an essential item used by many seafood businesses. In English, this device is written as Chiller. It has the effect of reducing the temperature in the water tank, helping fish and aquatic plants adapt better.
People often use mini chillers for home aquariums and seafood businesses. The machine operates on the principle of automatic induction. When the temperature in the pool increases, the machine will automatically cool the water back to the specified temperature.

So why use a water chiller for aquariums?

On the market today, water chillers are quite diverse. The price of each type will depend on the capacity of each machine. Most of them range from a few million to tens of millions. This makes many aquarium enthusiasts hesitate when deciding to raise fish. However, once you go down this path, you should definitely buy a chiller for your aquarium. Why do I recommend this? Here are a few reasons:

• First, Vietnam is a country located in a tropical climate zone. During the hot season, the temperature can reach 38 – 40ºC. Many fish species will not be able to adapt to this temperature and will easily die.
• Second, equipment such as fish feeders, pumps, lighting systems… will radiate heat and cause the water temperature to increase.
• Third, ornamental fish usually live in cool water and about 3 – 5cm above the water surface. Meanwhile, home aquariums and seafood ponds are usually less than 1 meter high. Therefore, adjusting the water temperature is very necessary.
• Fourth, there are often many customers at stores that sell ornamental fish or seafood. When too many people gather, the temperature in that place will increase. The water in the fish tank can also increase quickly, causing the fish to easily die.

Therefore, to limit risks to your aquarium, a chiller is the right choice.

Introduction to water chillersChiller Hailea HS – 28A

As mentioned above, water chillers are very diverse from brand, size to price. Today, Vietnam Aquarium will introduce to you the Chiller Hailea HS – 28A.

This is a very commonly used machine on the market today. Because it is quite compact, has good performance and a reasonable price. Below is some information about this type of machine you can refer to and buy.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 40 x 21.8 x 41.5cm
• Weight: 13kg
• Capacity: 1/10HP, 220 – 240V
• Flow rate: 250 – 1200 liters/hour
• In/out tube size: 12/16mm and 16/22mm
• Suitable for 50 – 160 liter tanks
• Prices range from 5,600,000 – 6,000,000

Instructions for use:

• Unscrew the silver cover on the front to find the internal heat detector wire of the machine. Remove the connector and install the external heat detector wire.
• Close the lid of this machine and fix the temperature sensor head into the tank.
• Next, turn on the switch on the side of the device and look at the screen. The screen will display the current temperature of the tank. If the screen displays P1 or P2, it means the external heat detector wire is damaged.
• Now to set the desired temperature, hold down the Set button until the number flashes. Next, press the Up or Down button to adjust the appropriate temperature. Finally press Set again to save the value.
• To review the saved temperature value, just press the Set button once.

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Some notes when choosing to buy and use a chiller

Before deciding to buy a water chiller product, you need to do the following:

• Determine clearly the size of the fish tank
• Number of aquatic life in the tank
• Number of lights being installed
• Does the machine you choose have the right capacity for your tank? If the capacity is smaller, it will be difficult to cool and maintain temperature. If the capacity is many times larger, it will easily cause waste of raw materials.
• You should choose machines with white titanium pipe systems or anti-corrosion materials to be durable in salt water pools.

In addition, during use you should pay attention to the power source. Do not leave the device disconnected from the power source. When cooled to the set temperature, the machine will automatically turn off the power, and when the water heats up, the machine will operate again. So, don’t be afraid of wasting electricity and unplug the power source. This will cause aquatic life in the tank to die quickly.
In short,water chillerThis is a very necessary device for those who do aquatic farming. Hope the above information brings you useful information. Vietnam Aquarium thanks you for your interest in this article!
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