Forgot to ask about heaters for 150g...

[KenyanSandBoa]

I've kept fish all my life, but I'm fairly new to the 100 gallon plus tanks. I have three 200 watt Ebo Jager heaters for my 150. That gives me 3.75 watts per gallon.

Has anyone experinced any problems with the ratio that low? I normally try to keep it around the 5 watts/gallon area.

Thanks for the help.

 

[mostlycichlids]

as long as your room temp is higher than 65 degrees on a regular basis you will be fine. if your room temp is 60 or lower you will want 5+ wpg if you are over 65 degrees 3-3.5wpg will work out fine. It also depends on how warm you want to keep your tank I am assuming you are keeping it between 75-82 degrees.

 

[KenyanSandBoa]

Thanks, mostlycichlids.

I ususally keep it around 77-78 degrees. I don't think I'll have a problem with the room temp dropping below 65. My girlfriend likes the place HOT, so it looks like I'll be ok.

 

[dmopar74]

you will be fine ive ran 3w per gallon b4 with no probs.

 

[ROSS]

IMO bigger heater's leave no cold spot's in the tank.

 

[KenyanSandBoa]

Thanks!!

 

[toehead11183]

i use two 250w marineland stealthon my 150and it keeps it up.

 

[Potts050]

better and safer to use more heaters with less watage to heat a tank. You are less likely to cook your fish that way