What is that mesh covering that goes over the heaters?

[PoopSmart]

I have seen it in ray tanks before and i want to know what that plastic mesh material is that covers it.

I have heard PVC works, but I would rather use the plastic mesh for all my tanks.

 

[Oddball]

They're called heater guards. They're used to prevent contact burns to fish, plants, etc. They run about 5 bucks.

 

[PoopSmart]

Hmm thanks. I just googled that and found a bunch of ones for a UK brand heater (I don't think they will fit my rena ones), but I was thinking that meshy material like a DIY one. It looks like the plastic squares that old people cross stitch on. I can't explain it very well, I am sorry. I will check an arts and craft store today maybe they will have it. Thank you oddball.

 

[holmes14]

anyone have any links for these in the u.s?

 

[Justin94565]

Hmm. SHould have them at your local poopsmart.

 

[PoopSmart]

Hmm. SHould have them at your local poopsmart.

I never saw them and I used to work there.

I will have to go check again.

I found the website that had them but it said its the inside of a magnum canister, but a magnum canister if probably more expensive than a new stealth heater.

 

[Oddball]

Tronic and Fluval make heater guards for different size/style heaters. Marinedepot carries them (among others).

 

[Nic]

I keep stealths vertical on the back of my tank with no gaurds and no problems...

 

[T1KARMANN]

the best type is made buy tronic they are universal and fit all heaters

just get the type for 300w heater then it will fit everything

they come with sucking cups and everything

 

[PoopSmart]

the best type is made buy tronic they are universal and fit all heaters

just get the type for 300w heater then it will fit everything

they come with sucking cups and everything

I can only find websites that have these overseas (UK, Australia) I think after shipping it will probably cost more than a new heater. That is the perfect one though, if I could only find one in the US.