Looking for information on chillers And peoples experiences

[destroyer125]

Im looking around at the 1/4-1/2HP chillers. I know what to look for as far as TI heat exchangers and such, just wondering what peoples experiences are with the different brands, how they are holding up, what size units their running with what size tank, and the amount of pull down they can achieve.

Thanks

[acidrain]

I'm using one of those 1/4hp ViaAqua Polarbear cillers. With my old tank (about 30 gal), it worked really quickly dropping the temp about 1 or 2 deg F per hour. I just set up a new tank that is about 50 gal, and it cools at about .3 deg F per hour at an ambient temp of 80F.
Honestly, if you have the space, I'd go with a window type AC unit blowing cold air into a box like HVAC is doing... much cheaper.

[destroyer125]

I have the 30 gallon tank now, But soon im moving up to around a 140 gallon tank. What im wondering is if one of the bigger chillers will suit my needs.