120 gallon heater

[Joecatfish88]

I normally do not run a heater on my 120 gallon, however I am trying to treat a bluegill that has ICK. Any suggestions on a good heater(s) that would work to get temperature near 90 degrees. I would prefer to buy just one heater, but will do two if that works better. Any brand names would be appreciated, specifically if they are available through amazon.

-Thanks

 

[FreshyFresh]

What does the ambient temp of the room the tank is in run? If it's ~70F and you want to get to ~90F, you'll probably need two 300 watt units.

To me, all brand names are good. They'll last if you unplug them during every water change and always keep the dial-end out of the water. They're all "submersible", but i've always wound up with water in them eventually when kept this way.

 

[Joecatfish88]

Thanks, just ordered two Aqueon 300 Watt heaters, should be arriving tomorrow. Sweet avatar haha

 

[predatorkeeper87]

What does the ambient temp of the room the tank is in run? If it's ~70F and you want to get to ~90F, you'll probably need two 300 watt units.

To me, all brand names are good. They'll last if you unplug them during every water change and always keep the dial-end out of the water. They're all "submersible", but i've always wound up with water in them eventually when kept this way.

I have the exact opposite experience, I moved the dial end of one of my units out of the water and 2 days later it blew up, no other unit so far has done it.