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    Default Any chiller recommendations?

    I will have a 150g setup when I get moved to SA and was wondering if anyone had recommendations on what chiller would work well for it.

    I want something quiet, energy efficient, and reliable.

    Thx for your helpy!

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    Most units are pretty similar in design, and a majority are imported from China, so not much difference between brands.

    Personally, I've been very happy with my JBJ artica, until the compressor went out. But, JBJ honored their warranty and I received my replacement chiller last week. They are the quietest chillers I've found. Very hard to tell when it's on.

    The 1/4HP JBJ model out-performed a 1/3 hp Current/Prime chiller. It takes 1/2 the time to bring the tank's temp down vs. the Current/Prime model. The built in temp probe on the JBJ is also a major plus.
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    Pacific Coast are great units. pretty reasonable price and good quality. Look at 1/2 or 3/4 HP units.

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    Thanks!

    I think I'm leaning toward the Arctica.

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