I have a visitherm 300 watt in my 125 gal. I noticed it has water on the inside so i need to replace it. What should i use? I have two rays in there and the old one has a guard on it, but i can't get the temp past 80. Do i need more watts or a better type of heater? keep in mind i have to have some kind of guard on it for the rays and I only have emperror 400s on the tank. I would like to get the temp higher and i would like it to be protected. Thanks in advance for the help!!!
what type of heater to use?
- Thread starter KJP
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go with 2 heaters atleast, one on each end. i like the visatherms myself, but there are alot of good ones out there, just go with 2 that are 200 or 250 watts a piece, or i guess you could do 2 300's.
the best heater ive had in my experienceKJP said:
is neptune
ive had alot of problems with the brand hydor
the heaters quit working completely or they get too hot and never kick off
you should have 3-5 watts per gallon, you should have more than 300 watts, that's why you can't get it past 80, since your visitherm was broken somehow a more durable heater is needed, visitherm stealth and ebo jager heaters are good, i agree with 2 heaters, 2x 250 or 300 watt heaters would do
i use 2 jager ebo 250 w from eheim
. And they're cheap $19 each. Both of them are in my sump, so my fishes wont get any heater burns.
. And they're cheap $19 each. Both of them are in my sump, so my fishes wont get any heater burns.
I agree with most of the replies. 1 heater at each end of the tank is a good idea (a couple of 250w heaters would be perfect). I have used the Won titaniums for about 4 years and have not had any trouble with them (once you get the controller right, mine are all about 4 degrees off). I just recently installed a stealth in one of my tanks (because it blends in so well with the black background) and it is working great also. You should be able to make a guard for just about any heater out there without to much trouble.