What Equipment Do You Recomend For A New Tank?

[blurry]

I am in the process of cycling my first marine tank

Unfortunately the hot weather has been driving the temperature on the second floor up (even with the central AC on) resulting in an 82 degree tank. I was thinking of getting a water chiller since I would like to try a reef someday. Any suggestions on what a good chiller is for the price? Since I will be spending money I was thinking of a protein skimmer, power head and a small pump for water changes - any suggestions? I would prefer to get equipment that will work with a reef tank in the event I head that way in a few years.

in a nutshell:

water chiller
power head (how many?)
protein skimmer
small pump for water changes

lastly, what are some good places to order from?

The tank is a 72 gallon bow front that is running an eiheim canister filter.

thanks!

 

[crazyelece]

before a chiller I would add a sump. some fans on the sump and it will keep the temps down. Better off in the long run. Also a reef usually runs at 80 degrees so you aren't too terribly high.

 

[SkiFletch]

Yeah, 82 is a normal summertime temp, I wouldnt be too worried

As for powerheads, enough for 20 times the tank volume in flowrate per hour. With a 72 you might want to look at a closed loop ran off a big recirculating pump.
Skimmer, you get what you pay for. AquaC and ASM make good skimmers.

 

[blurry]

Yeah, 82 is a normal summertime temp, I wouldnt be too worried

As for powerheads, enough for 20 times the tank volume in flowrate per hour. With a 72 you might want to look at a closed loop ran off a big recirculating pump.
Skimmer, you get what you pay for. AquaC and ASM make good skimmers.

Good to know I can spend my money on the AC which broke today