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i've seen many people put heater into their sump, now do you put the heater that is rated for the sump or the tank it self? or total water volume?
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I would go with one that's rated for the tank.I ate my fish that died.
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Total water volume.
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plus one....on total water volume..
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I use a Stealth visitherm 200w in my sump on my 180g tank. Holds the temp VERY well... less than 1 degree change.. now please remember I keep my house at 71-72 degree's so yes it does get used all the time.
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret ThatcherComment
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+2 on the water volume. I am unsure if the plastic on a sump is built for the heat or not so you may want to make sure the heater glass isnt touching the sides directly. Use the suction cups.Comment
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plastic on sump? oh, i should of stated the sump will be made from either a 20L or a 29g tank...Comment
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One of my heaters does not have suction cups and it lies down on the acrylic... but I am going to agree with Darbex... put the heater in using the suction cups.. makes it more stable.
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret ThatcherComment
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Total water volume to start...
If it's kept in a colder place then you might need more... vice versa.700g Mini-Monster tankComment
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i got a jager heater 150w on my 55 for my turtle in the winter, works great, isn't 200 w only rated for like 75 - 100?Originally posted by Zulaab View PostComment
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yes 200w is rated for about 75g. However, other things heat up the water: lights, filters, and powerheads. It's also important what the room temp is.I ate my fish that died.
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how long is the 200w heater? same size as the 150?Comment
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I usuall have 2 300 Watt heaters on big tanks.Comment
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