Titanium Heater?

Thekingy · 07/28/2010, 12:00 PM

Can some one tell me what a good Titanium heater would be with an external control? Its for a 35 Gal Hex but will be upgrading to a 90-150gal tank in the next 3-6months. Thanks

patsfan1130 · 07/28/2010, 12:16 PM

I've been using ViaAqua for years with great success. Hooked up to a dedicated controller of course.

Thekingy · 07/28/2010, 12:34 PM

What type of Controler im still kinda learning heater hook ups with dedicated controllers?

patsfan1130 · 07/28/2010, 12:51 PM

I personally prefer to use a Ranco which is a dedicated industrial controller. They do one thing and one thing only. And they do it with great accuracy. Others will say to go with a reefr controller such as a ReefKeeper or Apex. I use reef controllers...I just dont use them to heat my tanks. There is too much going on with them...Therefore have a greater chance for failure. In all my years I cannot recall a single time of hearing of a Ranco failing.

Thekingy · 07/28/2010, 02:20 PM

Where is the best place to get them, any online store? And thanks for your help.

patsfan1130 · 07/28/2010, 02:27 PM

http://www.etcsupply.com/etc-control...FdID5QodiSAydQ

RokleM · 07/29/2010, 08:46 AM

I've had two of these running for a number of years with no issues. Nothing fancy, just the tube and a plug. Controlled by my Apex.

http://premiumaquatics.com/store/mer...ode=Finnexheat

Thekingy · 07/29/2010, 08:52 AM

Thank you all for your info =}

bnumair · 07/29/2010, 02:03 PM

i have used ViaAqua titanium with external control also powered through my reefkeeper elite just as backup.
used it iver 2 yrs so far with no problem.
cost about $30-$35 depending on watts

07/28/2010, 12:00 PM	#1
Thekingy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 812	Titanium Heater? Can some one tell me what a good Titanium heater would be with an external control? Its for a 35 Gal Hex but will be upgrading to a 90-150gal tank in the next 3-6months. Thanks

07/28/2010, 12:16 PM	#2
patsfan1130 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woburn, Ma Posts: 2,010	I've been using ViaAqua for years with great success. Hooked up to a dedicated controller of course. __________________ My cat's breath smells like cat food Member of the Boston Reefers Society Current Tank Info: 75g lps, 90g sps, 120g mixed, 180 nem tank, 300g reef, 600g up & coming reef

07/28/2010, 12:51 PM	#4
patsfan1130 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woburn, Ma Posts: 2,010	I personally prefer to use a Ranco which is a dedicated industrial controller. They do one thing and one thing only. And they do it with great accuracy. Others will say to go with a reefr controller such as a ReefKeeper or Apex. I use reef controllers...I just dont use them to heat my tanks. There is too much going on with them...Therefore have a greater chance for failure. In all my years I cannot recall a single time of hearing of a Ranco failing. __________________ My cat's breath smells like cat food Member of the Boston Reefers Society Current Tank Info: 75g lps, 90g sps, 120g mixed, 180 nem tank, 300g reef, 600g up & coming reef

07/28/2010, 02:27 PM	#6
patsfan1130 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woburn, Ma Posts: 2,010	http://www.etcsupply.com/etc-control...FdID5QodiSAydQ __________________ My cat's breath smells like cat food Member of the Boston Reefers Society Current Tank Info: 75g lps, 90g sps, 120g mixed, 180 nem tank, 300g reef, 600g up & coming reef

07/29/2010, 08:46 AM	#7
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	I've had two of these running for a number of years with no issues. Nothing fancy, just the tube and a plug. Controlled by my Apex. http://premiumaquatics.com/store/mer...ode=Finnexheat __________________ -Eric-

07/28/2010, 12:34 PM	#3
Thekingy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 812	What type of Controler im still kinda learning heater hook ups with dedicated controllers?

07/28/2010, 02:20 PM	#5
Thekingy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 812	Where is the best place to get them, any online store? And thanks for your help.

07/29/2010, 08:52 AM	#8
Thekingy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 812	Thank you all for your info =}

07/29/2010, 02:03 PM	#9
bnumair Dr. Reef at ur service Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 7,751 Blog Entries: 15	i have used ViaAqua titanium with external control also powered through my reefkeeper elite just as backup. used it iver 2 yrs so far with no problem. cost about $30-$35 depending on watts

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