Heater makes popping sound...

[WeedCali]

My heater has always made sort of a ticking sound when its on and i assume thats due to the coils expanding. but now ive noticed its quite louder and if i go up to the tank and look at it closely, i can see the heater move or even jump a little.

Should i be concerned about this? should i replace it?

Tanks in advance for anyone who can help me out

BTW, its a cheap 200w AGA heater that came with my tank.

 

[cichlidude]

Yes I would be concerned. Replace it. Heaters are cheap, fish are not.

 

[WeedCali]

yeah thats my guess. theres also little bubbles that come off of it when its on.

Has anyone tried the cheaper ones from KensFish?

 

[FINJOY]

FOR SAFETY SAKE, I WOULD GET IT CHECKED OUT.

 

[WeedCali]

theres also a little condensation inside it. i think that could mean only one thing; water got in it somehow and that doesnt sound good. ill have to try and replace it asap.

 

[BioHazard]

Wow, I would replace that ASAP. I would avoid Marineland heaters for now, as people have been having issues with them konking out, exploding and being unreliable. I would recommend a Jager.