Rena Smart Heaters

[dskrpncs]

Does anyone have any experience with the Rena heaters that connect to the intake of your Rena Filstar Filter? Is it best to connect to the intake or to just put in the tank separately? Or is it best to just get a different heater all together?

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3743+18444&pcatid=18444

 

[DMD123]

I dont have experience with the Rena but I was giving it serious consideration when setting up my new tank. Instead I went with the Hydor in-line heater, mainly due to the fact I would not have to stick my hand in the tank to make changes in the temperature. It has been a great heater and I have not had any problems with it. I am using 2 of the 300watt on my 120g. (Overkill, I know)

If I had went the Rena route I would totally set it up as an intake. It would make the inside of the tank have less clutter and give a cleaner appearance.

 

[BrandonJ]

I use the smart heater as the intake and it works/looks great!

 

[polish]

I modded an old BioWheel HOB filter to fit inside the Rena Heater and it works great. I plan to buy more eventually as my Stealths die out. I also have a Hydor inline 300w in use and it's great too, just spendy.