K kpro08 Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 31, 2011 52 0 0 SD Jul 4, 2011 #1 Just picked up a 80 gallon fish on craigslist for 40 bucks, should I use 2 150 watt, or 1 300. Thanks in advance
Just picked up a 80 gallon fish on craigslist for 40 bucks, should I use 2 150 watt, or 1 300. Thanks in advance
A Ancient_Fish_Master Jack Dempsey MFK Member Jun 27, 2010 1,789 3 36 Las Vegas Jul 4, 2011 #2 i always use two no matter what. always good to have a back up just incase one fails
W white15 Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 26, 2011 676 2 0 Highland Park, IL Jul 4, 2011 #3 2 and I'd go with 200w
Bderick67 Bronze Tier VIP MFK Member Aug 18, 2006 16,813 71 857 Colorado Jul 4, 2011 #4 Go with two undersized heaters. This way if one gets stuck on, it will not cook your fish.
J Jc1119 Feeder Fish MFK Member Dec 27, 2010 4,432 19 0 Orlando fl Jul 4, 2011 #5 Two. Redundancy....
S sonycrr Feeder Fish MFK Member May 31, 2009 157 0 0 46 nyc Jul 5, 2011 #6 2 connected to a heater controller
M Milpool Gambusia MFK Member Mar 5, 2010 250 2 16 Massachusetts Jul 5, 2011 #7 Go with 2 and make sure you plug them into a GFCI plug/outlet.
N NgaNasty Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 8, 2010 202 0 0 overthere Jul 5, 2011 #8 i have 1 single 200watt eheim jager heater in my 75 gallon. works great.
benzjamin13 Administrator Staff member Administrator MFK Member Sep 12, 2005 31,649 646 201 Los Angeles, CA Jul 5, 2011 #9 A lot of people tend to use 2 heaters for the "just in case" factor. I do use 2 heaters in my 120g, but only have 1 in my 75g.
A lot of people tend to use 2 heaters for the "just in case" factor. I do use 2 heaters in my 120g, but only have 1 in my 75g.
