D doodooskater4evr Feeder Fish MFK Member Jun 11, 2009 37 0 0 hawaii Mar 10, 2010 #1 what kind of heater and how many watts would be good for a 55 gallon long tank ?
Conner Piranha MFK Member Dec 27, 2008 4,461 25 81 Kentucky Mar 10, 2010 #2 150-200w should be more than enough. The general rule of thumb is generally 2-3wpg. A 150w should work. You could probably get away with a 100w, if you don't mind it taking a while to bring the temp up.
150-200w should be more than enough. The general rule of thumb is generally 2-3wpg. A 150w should work. You could probably get away with a 100w, if you don't mind it taking a while to bring the temp up.