I'm looking to upgrade and get a canister filter for my 55 gallon. I wanted to know the easiest way to control the temperature in the tank. Is there a canister with built in heater/chiller or away to run something in line with canister? That way I can remove the heater from tank and have more room. Any advice or input welcomed.
Canister and temperature
- Thread starter MCL169
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As James has mentioned, there are in-line heaters that connect to the return of your canister. If you don't find one that matches your filter return tube, you can always use some adapters to get it in.
Check this link out:
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Check this link out:
http://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=11369
Thanks. I see now. I'll shop for canister then get the inline. Looking at a fx5 or something comparable. I'm wondering if I could use a aquarium safe sealant for connections.
Would probably be better to go with an eheim that has the heater compartment built in, otherwise you will have to change FX tubing to Vinyl (1in) then reduce to 5/8 on return, plus get 1in intake and 5/8 return (I've done it, not "hard" but requires multiple parts, and some mechanical aptitude).
King of diy made sn inline that I used and it worked great. I've used stuff that didn't work at all too......lol
Eheim with compartment for heater sounds interesting but models I was are pricey. Would any heater go? Mine is about 10in. Filers with dependable heater would be ideal but I can do some light modifications on a canister and inline heater.
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