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need some advice

I have a cheap HOB heater now with no thermostat reading so its all guesswork and a rather high "water line". I dont like the idea of turning off the heater while doing water changes and then turning it back on and guessing if its set right

can someone point out give some in-depth info or actual experience with heaters? the pros&cons and/or recommend a good heater for a 10g tank for a novice?

I plan on getting a 50watt (5watt per gallon?)
 
I'd get a 50w Ebo Jager submersible. They've been rock solid in performance for me. Easy to use, easy to read and I've never had one short out or break.
 
Ebo Jager and Tronic heaters are generally regarded as the most reliable. Either brand would be a good buy. They cost about the same as the truly horrible brands.

Both can be had on line at about any fish supply retailer.

Good luck,
Jim
 
I have had 2 Ebo Jagers running for about 6 years and they have never given me any pain or sorrow. I am looking to get some new ones simply because I think it is about time.

Who has the oldest heater?
 
I have a Tronic 50w in my 10-gallon. You're all set with either that or the Ebo -- both great products. I like the Tronic because Hagen sells a matching heater guard for the Tronics. Whatever works for you. You won't be disappointed with either choice.
 
So how many Watts for a 29g? 100? Haven't had much luck with heaters so I might look into getting one off of Big Al's soon.
-Neo Sithlord
(and yeah post #50 I can have a sexah avatar now)
 
Originally posted by Neo Sithlord
So how many Watts for a 29g? 100? Haven't had much luck with heaters so I might look into getting one off of Big Al's soon.
-Neo Sithlord
(and yeah post #50 I can have a sexah avatar now)
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I'd use a 150w heater.
 
If your house has lots of temp variation (e.g., cold at night in the winter when the heat is turned down) you probably need 150 watts of heat. If your temp is steady and not far from the desired tank temp, you can probably get by with half that.

If you go with 150 watts, I'd suggest using two smaller heaters. That way, if one fails in the on position, the water temp will rise but probably not enough to kill any fish. A 150w getting stuck in the on position will probably cook your fish.

Good luck,
Jim
 
I use marineland Visi-therm heaters, I've yet to have any trouble with them, and until I do I have no intentions of changing brands. I've not tried the others mentioned above but have heard good things about both.

The rule of thumb (here we go again) is 3-5 watts per gallon. Variables are water current, difference in temp between tank and ambient air, and heater placement. I usually go with the 3 watts end of things, and have no trouble. I always use two heater when possible, and place them close to the intakes on my RFUG's this seems to create the most stable temps.
 
I would recommend the two heater situation
specially if you have a longer style tank, i have noticed that since I switched to a two heater thing to fight ICH my fish have actually started to swim the whole length of the tank rather then hang around the one heater.
yeah pretty much anything you can do to create a non-variable temp in the tank is a good idea
 
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