Heater in indoor "pond" safe?

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I have an appx 20 Gal "tote" that was bought at Kmart and used as an outdoor pond on my back porch for the summer. I am in the process of moving it indoors now. Is it safe to put a 50W heater in there for the winter, or will the heater melt the plastic floor of the container? I have a little pebble sized gravel on the bottom. Any experiences?
 
I would say a heater is fine. I have a heater in my plastic bin for water changes...
 
What kind of fish will be in it? What temp do you keep the room at? You may not need a heater.
 
I keep a submersible heater in a homemade sump (made of the same material) without problem. The heater has a rubber tip-guard and rubberized relief at the top as well, the barrel never contacts the plastic.
 
heater in indoor pond

SubRosa said:
What kind of fish will be in it? What temp do you keep the room at? You may not need a heater.
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Not really sure what fish I will put in there yet. The room is around 70, but it will be setting on a concrete floor near the door that accesses the attached, unheated, uninsulated garage. I think I need a heater.

Thanks to all for the helpful replies.
 
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