Heating 600+Gal. (with what?)

[koop171]

I am close to getting my 585 done. And with the 100gal rubbermaid sump. it's pushing 650 easy. So how do I heat that much water?

I don't want to throw in a crapload of 400watt theos but I will if I have to.

Is there any BIG heaters out there that will work? I know they have heaters for the stock tanks that are high wattage. but are the temp controlled?

Or does any Aquarium equip company have a BIG heater I don't know about.


Also what kind of wattage will I need. I am thinking i'll need at least 1200 watts.



Let me know guys.... Thanks

 

[neoprodigy]

try jehmco.com

http://www.jehmco.com/html/heaters.html

 

[big dovii]

I dont use heaters lol.

 

[frnchjeep]

HHHmmmm...I've never tried it, but what about reptile basking lights? You could heat and light at the same time. Also, submerged sump pumps heat the water quite a bit. You might not ned as much heating as you think. Larger bodies of water are easier to maintain temp because they dont fluctuate as easily as smaller ones.

 

[koop171]

try jehmco.com

http://www.jehmco.com/html/heaters.html

Thanks Li. I am going to have to look into the dual 1000 watt setup. I have to have an electrition run power the way I need it b/c I am moving all my tanks to one room. So I can make sure that I get a 20 amp outlet. (assuming it's different from a standard.)

 

[cjohll]

http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3120/Process-Tech-3000-Watt-Heater-230V-Titanium

 

[terrors r us]

I am close to getting my 585 done. And with the 100gal rubbermaid sump. it's pushing 650 easy. So how do I heat that much water?

I don't want to throw in a crapload of 400watt theos but I will if I have to.

Is there any BIG heaters out there that will work? I know they have heaters for the stock tanks that are high wattage. but are the temp controlled?

Or does any Aquarium equip company have a BIG heater I don't know about.


Also what kind of wattage will I need. I am thinking i'll need at least 1200 watts.

check this out!!!!!!!!!!!
www.koiofdistinction.com/store/front/index.php?cid=11

I find that the in line heaters are the best but make sure
they come with flow protection and high temp. protection!!!!!

 

[koop171]

good link but those are REALLY expensive. After talking it over with Li I think I am going to be doing some more looking inot the dual 1k heaters.

 

[SuperDave]

HI, I only have three 300 watt external Heaters for a total of 900 watts, for my 600 or so gallons with my filters, and I keep my Temp stable at 26 Celsius and its always with in + or - .1 so it gets the job done quite well. So maybe it gives you some ideas on the watts needed.

 

[koop171]

HI, I only have three 300 watt external Heaters for a total of 900 watts, for my 600 or so gallons with my filters, and I keep my Temp stable at 26 Celsius and its always with in + or - .1 so it gets the job done quite well. Even though I don't use a Sump so maybe it gives you some ideas on the watts needed.

Good info. Li thinks I should be able to get away with 1K of heater. but if I get two then I got a backup. I am redoing the room the tank is in. Trying to get it better insulated. so I won't need that much heater. My worry is if I don't get it heated well enough in the winter.