Using two heaters for first time - how to set?

[12 Volt Man]

Hello all. I have a 150 gallon tank coming any day now, and I have purchased two 250W Ebo Jager heaters for it (since I usually try and have 3W per gallon on my tanks).

what is the best way to set them?

set them both at the same temp? that way both come on when needed?

or should I set one slightly above the other?

not sure. I have never had a tank this big, so its the first time I am using two heaters on on setup.

thanks.

 

[smellslikefish]

i set one a little less so it only come on if it needs to.

 

[Mystus Redtail]

You'll love the ebo's. I have the same two on my 180. I set them for the same temperature, but I didn't use a micrometer or anything so one always comes on first, plus its possible that the two ends of the tank cool differently.

 

[12 Volt Man]

I have always used ebo's in the past so I am familiar with them, but I have never had a tank big enough to require two heaters.

I used to use a 250W ebo on my 90 and I run one 200W ebo on my 65 right now..

 

[Bderick67]

Set them both for the same temp at opposite ends of the tank. This way one doesnt do all the work.

 

[Mystus Redtail]

Set them both for the same temp at opposite ends of the tank. This way one doesnt do all the work.

Exactly.

 

[12 Volt Man]

okay, thanks, I guess that makes sense.

 

[crisper]

I got 2 200w jebos in my 180g both set at the same temp placed opposite ends of the tank.

 

[Damon0306]

I have two, 250-watt Stealth's on my 150 gallon, one on each end, both set same temp, been working well for a long time now.

 

[sterling_mcdaniel]

agreed.... two heaters same temp, opposite sides.