How long does it take the heaters to reach a stable tank temp?

alzika · 02/21/2007, 10:13 PM

I've had it in there for about 2 hours now. I'm wondering how long it takes so I can move my fish over to their quarantine tank for ich treatment.

383camaro · 02/21/2007, 10:21 PM

That would depend on the tank size and heater wattage. most heaters recommend 24 hrs before the temp to stabilize. has the ligth turned off on the heater?

clevername · 02/21/2007, 10:23 PM

How would we ever be able to answer that without knowing your tank size and what type/wattage of heater.......

Also common sense would say, wait till the water heats up to the temperature you want; then you can add fish.

02/21/2007, 10:13 PM	#1
alzika Moved On Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 367	How long does it take the heaters to reach a stable tank temp? I've had it in there for about 2 hours now. I'm wondering how long it takes so I can move my fish over to their quarantine tank for ich treatment.

02/21/2007, 10:21 PM	#2
383camaro Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Alaska Posts: 120	That would depend on the tank size and heater wattage. most heaters recommend 24 hrs before the temp to stabilize. has the ligth turned off on the heater?

02/21/2007, 10:23 PM	#3
clevername Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manchester, MO Posts: 1,125	How would we ever be able to answer that without knowing your tank size and what type/wattage of heater....... Also common sense would say, wait till the water heats up to the temperature you want; then you can add fish.