Bill Flowers
On 6/24/05, Derek Parr <derekparr-in-earthlink.net> wrote:
> thanks to everyone for the suggestions, info and help.
>
> Unfortunately the AC in my apt sucks. I tested it out last night, and
> the inside temp never dropped below the outside temp. In fact it never
> got colder than 3 degrees more than the outside temp. So I gave up,
> opened the windows and turned on the fans again. I am testing to see if
> the place can hold the cold in during the day today, normally I leave a
> couple windows open during the day. But, I don't hold out much hope.
> I've also started manually exchanging refridgerated water either once a
> day or every other day, we'll see if that makes a difference.
>
> I am contemplating the idea of getting a chiller, but it looks like the
> cheapest one i can find that will suit my needs is a via aqua 1/4hp 25cc
> that will run me-in-least $350 after shipping. A very large expenditure
> to say the least, not sure if I can really afford it right now. Anybody
> have opinions on that model? or on other chillers?
>
> Granted, I expected my first try with these mountain stream fish
> wouldn't be succesful, but that redline and greenfin have to be the
> coolest fish that I've ever seen, much less have kept, and I'm not ready
> to give up. Especially since they've all made it home alive, I was
> surprised to see that, after bouncing them around in their coolers while
> driving those mountain roads.
>
> thanks,
> -derek
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