Those little heaters that nobody can ever find......

For a 5.5g a 50W made by ebo jager or hagen is overkill, but has a better quality thermostat. That's what I have used in the 5.5g.

I think those tiny heaters are better suited for the 1/2 or 1 gallon jars that bettas are sometimes kept in.
 
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