Heater question on large tanks?

TexOscar1

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I am currently setting up a 220 for a temp home for some baby TSN, curious as to what heaters everyone is using?
Seems any of the inline heaters are smaller at 300w. I have two canister filters along with 2 HOB AC 100s. Would like to run inline heaters but all I have looked at are the hydors foor the 5/8" tubing. Any reccomendations?

 

jsodwi

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I just run visitherms and Ranco temp controllers on my big tanks.

 

rodger

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Just buy whatever quality heater you like and put it in a PVC pipe with lots of holes or slots cut in it. Be sure to put good waterflow pointed directly at it.

 

TexOscar1

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I will have to look those up Jsodwi, thanks.

I didn't think about the pvc idea, may try that. Thanks for the idea rodger.

 

xraycer

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I'd recommend 2 300W Jager heaters hooked up to a controller like this (extra safe guard from fatal overheating) http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-heaters/300-watt-jager-submersible-heater.html

 

T1KARMANN

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rodger said:

Just buy whatever quality heater you like and put it in a PVC pipe with lots of holes or slots cut in it. Be sure to put good waterflow pointed directly at it.

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All this putting hears in pvc pipe with holes drilled in I have never understood

You can buy heater guards off the shelf or online for less than $10 and they give better water movement and also look 100x better than a pvc pipe
You can also buy a universal type that fits any heater

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=371013594812




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TexOscar1

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Good options, i do like the jager heaters. I have them on my 125 and 130, my oscars don't seem to mess with them but have heard the stories with the catfish.

 

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Ive been using one of these for a year and have had no problems at all, love it. http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-Digita...F8&qid=1422470827&sr=8-1&keywords=800w+heater

 

xraycer

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For a 220, I would recommend multiple lower wattage heaters over a single high wattage.

 

TexOscar1

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I was going to go with 2-3 heaters, but able to sustain temps incase one fails.