heater isn't heating

[Fishy_Fun]

i got the heater in the picture below its a 100w.But the thing is it won't heat the water of my 29G.the water around the heater isn't even warm.Does anyone know why my heater won't warm the water?

 

[jpappy789]

You might need more wattage than 100w.

 

[yourchoice]

Did you turn the dial to a preset temp?.When it is below the required temp a light should come on to let you know it is getting the water to the temp you choose.

 

[J double R]

100w should be sufficient for a 29g tank in a room temperature environment.

first, check that it's getting power from the outlet.
second, check the thermostat.
third, check that the heater actually gets hot (you can do this by BRIEFLY removing the heater from the water after it's been on for a while, it will steam the water off.. be careful not to leave the heater out of the water for more than 5-10 seconds, as it can damage the element)

lastly, if all above is checked, get a new heater.

 

[jpappy789]

if you end up needing a new one, I suggest visisterm stealth heaters...

where is your thermometer in relation to the heater...if you do not have enough flow throughout the tank you may end up with some temp differences

 

[Fishy_Fun]

the light is on
the heater is brand new came with my new aquarium
and the aquarium is cold throughout.
i will take it out of the water for a brief second and see if it gets warm

 

[jpappy789]

whats the temp?

 

[Fishy_Fun]

prob around 65 but it was higher last night when water was added prob around 70

 

[Mgamer20o0]

what type of heater is it? what temp is the heater set on? is it in a high flow area like jrr said?

 

[Fishy_Fun]

i had the **** thing out of the water for at least a minute holding it to see if it got warm nope(had it at max hotness and no steaming).the heater came with the aquaclear aquarium kit so i cant just return the heater