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Supplies: Aquarium Chiller Sources

The Chiller information below comes from the sources listed at the bottom of the page and from our own research.  We have not used these products so can not attest to their quality and apologize for any other inaccuracies in contact information or price.  

  • Aquatic Technology
    440-236-8330
    www.aquatictech.com/chillers.html
    T150 Chiller for 20-50 gallon tank ($249)
  • www.drsfostersmith.com
    Prime In-line Chiller
    1/10 HP $389 (Product # CD-22312)
  • www.jbjchillers.com
    1/10 HP Chiller (model # DBA-075)
    good for tank up to 130 gallons
    $399 + Free Shipping
  • Aqua Direct
    www.aquadirect.com
    Selection of chillers ranging from $400-$1,200
  • www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/chillers.html
    (877) 878-9349
    1/10 HP- 1 HP Chillers ranging from $400-$1,249)
  • www.customaquatic.com
    1/5 HP Drop-In Chiller (model # CH-TWDI-15) $599
  • Universal Marine Industries, Inc.
    1815 Williams Street
    San Leandro, CA 94577
    510-352-9856
    Prices range from $599 and up (shipping included)
  • Glacier Corporation
    2610 Halladay
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Tel: 714-557-2826
    FAX: 714-557-2823
    Email: glaciercorp@glaciercorp.com
    www.glaciercorp.com
    West Coast Aquatics 1/6 hp Micro Mini Chiller $649 + s/h (~$40)
    Discounts available to schools, Federation of Flyfishers and Trout Unlimited Chapters, and others associated with school programs. 
  • Refrigeration Specialists, Inc.
    Vernon River Post Office
    Prince Edward Island, Canada COA 2EO
    Phone: (902) 651-2722
  • Taylor Refrigeration
    6662 Apollo Road
    Site 2 Comp-92 RR-6
    Vernon, British Columbia
    Canada VIT 6Y5
    Phone: (520)545-4906
    Fax:  (520)-545-5975
    $750 US currency + tariff (2%) and shipping
  • Classic Aquariums, Inc.
    10501 NE Hwy 99
    Vancouver, WA 98686
    Phone (503)-231-9577 or (360) 573-5373
    Fax (360) 573-3347
    steve@classicaquariums.com
    www.classicaquariums.com
    West Coast Aquatics 1/5hp Micro Mini Chiller $729 +s/h
    West Coast Aquatics 1/6hp Micro Mini Chiller $618 +s/h
  • Aquarium Dynamics
    15190 SE McLoughlin Blvd.
    Milwaukie, OR 97267
    (503) 659-1280
    West Coast Aquatics 1/6 hp Micro Mini Chiller $725.99 (includes s/h)

Some of the above information came from the following publications:

  • A Guide to Building and Maintaining Classroom Incubators for Atlantic Salmon
    http://www.fws.gov/r5cneafp/incubator.htm
  • Fish Eggs to Fry, Hatching Salmon and Trout in the Classroom
    Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Salmon-in-the Classroom – A How to Guide
    Jan Duncan-Vaughn 1999