Shrimp Setup at Balcony

[gxchong]

Hi, im thinking of setting up a CRS tank. From the information that i read in this forum, it is a "must" to have a chiller for a successful CRS tank. Currently, i have a few venues in my house that can position the tank and one of them is at the balcony. Even though my balcony is not directly facing the sun, it can get pretty hot. Can the chiller sufficiently keep the temp between 25-27 for the CRS. I'm thinking of a 2 ft tank with EHEIM 2213 and resun cl280 or
hailea 150A?

thanks

[brianz_410]

Chiller whether a must is very subjective. There are bro here breeding successfully without needing a chiller. For me I'm using a chiller.

Chiller definitely can keep your temperature 25 and below.

for 2ft tank think hailea 150A will do a decent job.

[Clamence]

Have not heard of crs breeding without any form cooling. Since u mention the balcony can be hot at times, this might put great stress on your chiller, therefore would not suggest u put in balcony.

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[sgbetta]

Breeding crs without chiller but with air con 24/7 yes.
Breeding cherry or other shrimp like sakura or yellow etc yes.
But breeding high end shrimp like prl, pbl or kk etc NO!!!!
bro brianz410 where u heard or know of any bro breeding crs without chiller???? Maybe low grade crs still got chance. Juz my opinion.......

[brianz_410]

Originally Posted by sgbetta

Breeding crs without chiller but with air con 24/7 yes.
Breeding cherry or other shrimp like sakura or yellow etc yes.
But breeding high end shrimp like prl, pbl or kk etc NO!!!!
bro brianz410 where u heard or know of any bro breeding crs without chiller???? Maybe low grade crs still got chance. Juz my opinion.......

Bro Spid loh.. His shrimps no chiller but temp is 27-28 deg

to hv a peace of mind. it better to hv a chiller. it wont cost much if u use a external probe.

Your chiller will be able to handle the water within the required temperature, no prob. It will kick in more often if your balcony is hotter, but i dun think it is going to cost you more than a PRL per month.

[eugenecj]

I'm intending to try CRS breeding without a chiller. Hopefully got some result to share once I start.

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[shaun23]

Originally Posted by eugenecj

I'm intending to try CRS breeding without a chiller. Hopefully got some result to share once I start.

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Good luck..
Once a seller told me he just use fan, no chiller...maybe aircon room..

[eugenecj]

Originally Posted by shaun23

Good luck..
Once a seller told me he just use fan, no chiller...maybe aircon room..

That's similar to me too. 1x fan and air con at night.
With air con I measured lowest at 17 degree.

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