Heater inside external filter?

  • Get the NEW AquariaCentral iOS app --> http://itunes.apple.com/app/id1227181058 // Android version will be out soon!

dougall

...
Mar 29, 2005
3,480
900
120
I personally wouldn't. I'd expect it will displace media, and possible allow water to flow through unfiltered; Not to mention potential problems with the power cord.

It would work, but I'd say it would be too risky to bother.
 

FreshyFresh

Global Moderator
Staff member
Jan 11, 2013
5,075
850
144
West Falls NY
Real Name
Joel
What size tank and what type of hood? I've never heard of one that wont accommodate a filter and a heater.
 

TL1000RSquid

AC Members
Apr 6, 2011
2,364
1
38
46
NY
I've done it before with no problems, but its always been when I've been running an oversized filter like an AC70 or 110 on a 10-29g tank.
 
zoomed.com
hikariusa.com
aqaimports.com
Store