300W heater with 30gal?

[kmail5776]

Actually, this is called short cycling and will give the heater a shorter life.

:iagree:

I think a rule of thumb is 5 watts per gallon. Your 300w will cycle on and off more than necessary. Just spend as few bucks more and get what you need for the tank. I don't think you can ever have enough filtration, but you can definitely go overboard with heat.

 

[Asthrou]

fiddlesticks... well i made a mistake looks like i will just have to get a tank for the 300w heater then!! hehe

 

[12 Volt Man]

LOL agreed.

a nice 90 gallon setup would go great with that 300W heater!

 

[Star_Rider]

sounds tpo me you need a bigger tank to match the heater.
I agree.. short cycling may shorten the life of the heater.

but hey..you got it on sale right?

 

[ILOVEBETTAS]

Set the temp a bit low, 300W is a lot but itll be ok.

 

[red devil]

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