Heater?

jtgrimes · 01/10/2010, 11:41 AM

So currently I have a 100watt heater for my 30gal. I am upgrading to a 75gal. What watt/heater should I get. Keep in mind that I have a 100watt and 50 watt heater. Will I need more?

Chiefsurfer · 01/10/2010, 12:30 PM

it depends. 1, what temp will the room be at when it's in? 2, will you be using the current 30 gallon for your sump? 3, what temperature do you want/expect to keep your tank at?

No matter what those answers are you will need more heat. How much can vary. It would probably be a good idea to reuse the 100 watt heater, but with answers to those questions above, we might be able to give you a better answer.

jtgrimes · 01/10/2010, 02:05 PM

Thanks! Well I normally keep my house temp at about 70. I built a new 20 gallon sump for this 75gallon tank. I also want to keep my water temp around 77-79 degrees. Hope this helps.

sedor · 01/10/2010, 02:09 PM

Get another 100W and you should be fine.

Indymann99 · 01/10/2010, 02:56 PM

I would setup you new 75g system with your existing 100w + 50w and see how it does. Depending on the temp changes in your house you might be ok with what you have.

You can always add another 100w heater if your existing heaters wont cut it.

01/10/2010, 11:41 AM	#1
jtgrimes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eastern ,NC Posts: 322	Heater? So currently I have a 100watt heater for my 30gal. I am upgrading to a 75gal. What watt/heater should I get. Keep in mind that I have a 100watt and 50 watt heater. Will I need more? __________________ "I glue animals to rocks" Current Tank Info: 110 Gallon Rimless - https://www.*********.com/threads/jtgrimes-110-gallon.637759/

01/10/2010, 02:05 PM	#3
jtgrimes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eastern ,NC Posts: 322	Thanks! Well I normally keep my house temp at about 70. I built a new 20 gallon sump for this 75gallon tank. I also want to keep my water temp around 77-79 degrees. Hope this helps. __________________ "I glue animals to rocks" Current Tank Info: 110 Gallon Rimless - https://www.*********.com/threads/jtgrimes-110-gallon.637759/

01/10/2010, 02:09 PM	#4
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,689	Get another 100W and you should be fine. __________________ Ryan

01/10/2010, 02:56 PM	#5
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	I would setup you new 75g system with your existing 100w + 50w and see how it does. Depending on the temp changes in your house you might be ok with what you have. You can always add another 100w heater if your existing heaters wont cut it. __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

01/10/2010, 12:30 PM	#2
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	it depends. 1, what temp will the room be at when it's in? 2, will you be using the current 30 gallon for your sump? 3, what temperature do you want/expect to keep your tank at? No matter what those answers are you will need more heat. How much can vary. It would probably be a good idea to reuse the 100 watt heater, but with answers to those questions above, we might be able to give you a better answer.