Finnex heaters??

Woja222 · 12/01/2011, 02:36 PM

Anyone know if the Finnex titanium heaters are any good? Looking at a 300W for my 72 gallon...

Fig · 12/01/2011, 04:40 PM

Always, buy a few smaller heaters instead of 1 large one in case of failure IMO. Less likely to cook your tank if one sticks on. With that said, i prefer the Eheim Ebo-Jager heaters. I've used them for 20 years without incident. (yet)

heckeng · 12/01/2011, 04:51 PM

I have not read about any heaters that have a great record. There have been a couple threads on RC lately mentioning good reviews for the ebo-jager heaters though. I just went through this and bought a Finnex controller with a 300w titanium heater as well. So far so good but that is only about 1 month!

Vinny Kreyling · 12/01/2011, 05:33 PM

Have a 500Watt for a few years on an Aquacontroller - no isues

Woja222 · 12/01/2011, 06:18 PM

Helpful information guys. Thanks

Trademark · 12/01/2011, 07:45 PM

I have an800watt one and love it.

Woja222 · 12/01/2011, 07:59 PM

I ended up ordering a 200W for my 72. Dont have much of a temperature issue in my tank. As it sits it stays above 72 on the coldest nights right now but just want to keep it right in that 76-78 range.

thbrewst · 12/01/2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fig

Always, buy a few smaller heaters instead of 1 large one in case of failure IMO. Less likely to cook your tank if one sticks on. With that said, i prefer the Eheim Ebo-Jager heaters. I've used them for 20 years without incident. (yet)

Strongly agree on both points here.

maxima k2 · 12/01/2011, 10:03 PM

I have had a bad experience with them. I have about 5 heaters in the 2-300 range and the Finnex was the first to die on me. The Ebo- jagers are still going strong, as well as some Petsmart heater that I bought in an emergency. I was not impressed by the heater at all. Although, I am still using the controller on a different heater.

heckeng · 12/02/2011, 09:19 AM

Wouldn't the controller be the part that stuck on, not the actual heater since its power comes directly from the controller?

jbird0420 · 02/01/2012, 08:43 AM

The controller on my 500w Finnex that's under 6 months old just seems to flicker on/off and not stay on the desired temperature. I'm awaiting to hear back from Finnex for warranty.

12/01/2011, 02:36 PM	#1
Woja222 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 532	Finnex heaters?? Anyone know if the Finnex titanium heaters are any good? Looking at a 300W for my 72 gallon...

12/01/2011, 04:51 PM	#3
heckeng Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 260	I have not read about any heaters that have a great record. There have been a couple threads on RC lately mentioning good reviews for the ebo-jager heaters though. I just went through this and bought a Finnex controller with a 300w titanium heater as well. So far so good but that is only about 1 month! __________________ 90 gallon Zoa/Ricordia tank, 6x54w ATI dimmable Sunpower, SRO 1000int

12/01/2011, 10:03 PM	#9
maxima k2 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 600	I have had a bad experience with them. I have about 5 heaters in the 2-300 range and the Finnex was the first to die on me. The Ebo- jagers are still going strong, as well as some Petsmart heater that I bought in an emergency. I was not impressed by the heater at all. Although, I am still using the controller on a different heater. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety" - Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: 230g

12/02/2011, 09:19 AM	#10
heckeng Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 260	Wouldn't the controller be the part that stuck on, not the actual heater since its power comes directly from the controller? __________________ 90 gallon Zoa/Ricordia tank, 6x54w ATI dimmable Sunpower, SRO 1000int

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12/01/2011, 04:40 PM	#2
Fig Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 817	Always, buy a few smaller heaters instead of 1 large one in case of failure IMO. Less likely to cook your tank if one sticks on. With that said, i prefer the Eheim Ebo-Jager heaters. I've used them for 20 years without incident. (yet)

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Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Have a 500Watt for a few years on an Aquacontroller - no isues

12/01/2011, 06:18 PM	#5
Woja222 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 532	Helpful information guys. Thanks

12/01/2011, 07:45 PM	#6
Trademark Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Potomac, IL Posts: 776	I have an800watt one and love it.

12/01/2011, 07:59 PM	#7
Woja222 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 532	I ended up ordering a 200W for my 72. Dont have much of a temperature issue in my tank. As it sits it stays above 72 on the coldest nights right now but just want to keep it right in that 76-78 range.

02/01/2012, 08:43 AM	#11
jbird0420 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 1,079	The controller on my 500w Finnex that's under 6 months old just seems to flicker on/off and not stay on the desired temperature. I'm awaiting to hear back from Finnex for warranty.