Question: Heaters in Sump?

[djlancer88]

I have a 90 gallon tank with a 30 gallon wet/dry(diy). Its about 1/3 full of water maybe a little more. Currently right now my 2 stealth heaters are in the main display tank. (one 200watt, and one 250watt). I want to move the two heaters into the sump. Will my tank still hold the same temperature if i do so? I dont want to put them in the w/d and the temp go down a couple of degrees. The water pump is pushing 500-550gph. Any thoughts? thanks.

Heres a pic of the setup, excuse the dirty apartment, lol.

 

[eskimo]

it shoud be even better becouse there water flows better there en so more water passes by greets so the temp wil be more stabil

 

[djlancer88]

pretty good point. looks like there going in the sump!! lol

 

[ar0wan]

do eet!

 

[Aaronhil]

Relocating the heaters is one of the best benefits of having a sump. Not seeing the ugly things, as well as keeping them out of the reach of destructive fish.

 

[FSM]

It will be fine, as long as the are submerged all the way. I wanted to put mine in the sump, but it is too long and won't fit.

 

[Camshaft Ramrod]

I wanted to put mine in the sump, but it is too long and won't fit.

I have that same problem...........

 

[invisyblegypsey]

where i keep mine constent flow no hot spots

 

[djlancer88]

Okay, well i put the two heaters right in front of the pump. Its been working great thanks for the input!!

 

[chesterthehero]

putting them in the sump works GREAT