Chances are if you have a fish aquarium whether at home or at the office you need an aquarium chiller for the tank. An aquarium chiller keeps the tank’s temperature consistent which lowers the stress in the tank. It also prevents the growth and spread of disease and algae in your fish tank. During the summer months of the year, it is difficult to maintain a consistent water temperature. This is why you need an aquarium chiller. They are very low maintenance and once it is purchased it should give you years of service
The ideal temperature for fish in a fish tank is between 76 degrees and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. There are other ways to cool your tank such as using your air conditioner but when the temperature of the tank goes above 82 degrees the only solution you have is to use an aquarium chiller.
How Does an Aquarium Chiller Work?
How does an aquarium chiller work? It basically operates on the same principles that a refrigerator or air conditioner. There is a thermostat control unit on all chillers which allows you to set the optimum temperature for your tank. The workings of the chiller are based on that of gas expansion and contraction. A refrigeration gas, such as freon is compressed which results in a loss of temperature. This compressed gas flows through the heat exchanger, where it picks up heat from the aquarium water being pumped through the heat exchanger. The gas carries the heat back to the compressor and as it goes it comes across the expansion valve, which allows the pressure to drop suddenly. As the pressure drops, the gas gives up heat to a radiator, which dispels the heat into surrounding air with the help of a fan. The water then returns to the aquarium at a lower temperature then when it first entered the unit.