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04/27/2007, 06:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Maine
Posts: 276
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heater preferance
So I guess I am in the market for a new heater. I did a search for heater and set "any date" and came up with nothing! What are people using for heaters and what should I stay away from? To be honest, I haven't shopped for a heater for years! Its for a 55 gallon so I'm thinking of running 2 X 75 watt heaters and thinking titanium. What do you guys think?
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04/27/2007, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Vermont
Posts: 1,982
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Every one is going to have their own opinions on heaters. I personally think most "hobby" heaters are ok IF you dont trust the built in thermostats. A temp controller might seem like big investment ($80 or so), but if a $15 heater malfunctions and kills your tank, where's the savings?
I would agree that 2 smaller heaters are better than one big 'un. At least if one fails, you are not totally S.O.L.
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04/27/2007, 08:37 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN
Posts: 8,219
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I would highly recommend they Hydor "unbreakable" glass heaters, or the Eheim Jaeger heaters, in that order. The titaniums on the market can be unreliable at times, and I would not use one without a solid external controller. HTH
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04/27/2007, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: chicago
Posts: 141
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I agree with poppin fresh, use a controller.
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