Heater reviews...

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
brianp;2389387; said:
The twin Theo heaters I placed into a 150 gallon tank refused to recognize the temperature settings and persisted in elevating the tank temperature several degress above what I had set. I would not even consider using them again.

My recommendations:

Up to 250 watts: Marineland Stealth
Up to 500 watts: Catalina Aquarium Titanium

Theos do not control temperature. The temp is a basic guideline but depends on your ambient temperature and tank size. Only a heater with a digital controller will actually regulate temperature. The Hydor heaters get a C- from me, wheras mMarineland Stealth gets a B+. I am going to try a Titanium digitally controlled heater with the Cichla and see how it goes.
 
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