Short answer

Higher water volume, lower target temperature and hotter ambient conditions all require more cooling capacity. In busy tropical sites, leave capacity margin.

Water volume is only the starting point

Model selection for seafood tank chillers should also consider room temperature, sunlight, pump heat, seafood loading and desired pull-down time. A 2,000L tank in a cool indoor restaurant is different from a 2,000L market stall tank under hot ambient air.

ConditionSelection impact
Lower target temperatureChoose more cooling reserve
Frequent seafood loadingLeave capacity margin
Saltwater tankUse titanium water-side heat exchanger
Long daily operationUse inverter control to save energy

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