View Full Version : Can't find an Undergravel Heater.
Mr. Bill
12-10-2003, 4:01 PM
I've searched both PetCo & Petsmart, but can't find an undergravel heater. Even my ever so faithful google let me down. Can someone please point me in the right direction?
I'm looking for one for a 20 gallon "long" freshwater, which I'm starting to set up. With only 20 gallons, I'd like to save some space in the tank, and this just might do the trick.
Thanks a million tiny bubbles!
Bill in San Diego:cool:
Google on 'aquarium heating cables" and you will find lots, but it is a $$ way to get extra room.
Dragon_Lord_Tia
12-11-2003, 12:46 AM
once one of them cracked the bottom of my tank so be careful.
Externally mounted reptile pad can represent a hazard to tanks. Internally mounted heating cables should never be an issue as they do even contact the glass, they are support mounted out of glass contact.
Kagh't
12-11-2003, 11:14 AM
heating cables are not a substitute for proper heaters, they don't churn out enough heat in the right way to provide as much as you need, and if you try to go for a bigger one, don't think about plants, it'll kill them within months i'm afraid.
Mr. Bill
12-11-2003, 12:30 PM
RTR was correct, I did not realize they were so expensive. I really do appreciate all the advice, but I think a standard tube heater will suffice. I'm sure if I explain it nicley, the fish will understand.
Thanx again.
Bill in San Diego:cool:
LOL! Yes, our fish do put up with a lot from us - but at times they do get back at us - puffers squirt at you, catfish and cichlids splash you, and larger plecos decorate your plants with something that is not Christmas garlands...
I found one at petsolutions.com. But wow at 154.99 for 100 watt unit.Thats a little high.