what size heater?

reefer1187 · 02/27/2008, 10:36 PM

how much wattage heater should i get for a 92 gallon tank?

reefbegood · 02/27/2008, 10:38 PM

250-300

rbursek · 02/27/2008, 11:17 PM

get a controller

Burbs · 02/27/2008, 11:50 PM

ive been told the rule of thumb with heaters is 5watts per gallon.

tanker · 02/28/2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Burbs
ive been told the rule of thumb with heaters is 5watts per gallon.

2-5 watts/per depending on room temp.

Queenreef · 02/28/2008, 12:08 AM

I would recommend somewhere around 275 watts.

jthao · 02/28/2008, 12:27 AM

2 x 150w heaters. better to go with two.

qfrisco · 02/28/2008, 06:30 AM

I have 2 200w heaters in my 90g - both in my sump, with one in the skimmer section, and the other in the return section.

You can do the 150w ones too, as jthao suggests, if you can find them.

epstein · 02/28/2008, 07:32 AM

I have 2 300 watts in my 55 gal.......Why 2?....Why such high wattage?....Well if one fails it can support the tank (if im away)...and my temp swings are litterally .5 degrees with lights on and lights off.....And oh yeah when I get a bigger tank......which everyone does .....I wont need to upgrade heaters

Brian

reefer1187 · 02/28/2008, 07:24 PM

i was interested in the rena smart heater anyone has experience with these?

Acillaton · 02/28/2008, 07:30 PM

More watts=better. I have two 250w ebo-jagger in about 150gal system. I do agree with Burbs. 5watts per gallon is optimal.

NirvanaFan · 02/28/2008, 07:55 PM

My heater never turns on. The pumps and sump lights keep the temp pretty stable at night. I only get like a 2 or 3 degree shift from peak daytime high temps. I do still have one in the sump. I think it's a 150, I'm not really sure though.

I would definitely go with a couple small heaters. That way if one gets stuck on, it won't cook your tank as fast. You may be able to catch it. Hooking them up to a temp controller would add an extra measure of precaution.

02/27/2008, 10:36 PM	#1
reefer1187 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: new york Posts: 253	what size heater? how much wattage heater should i get for a 92 gallon tank?

02/28/2008, 12:27 AM	#7
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02/28/2008, 07:32 AM	#9
epstein Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC transplant now in CT Posts: 1,501	I have 2 300 watts in my 55 gal.......Why 2?....Why such high wattage?....Well if one fails it can support the tank (if im away)...and my temp swings are litterally .5 degrees with lights on and lights off.....And oh yeah when I get a bigger tank......which everyone does .....I wont need to upgrade heaters Brian __________________ I'd Rather be a failure at something I love , Than a sucess at something I hate . George Burns Current Tank Info: 150 DD Cube / 100 Gal Sump(basement) 30gal cube frag tank plumb Panworld 250ps return/ Reef Octopus SRO3000 Skimmer/ Bubble Magus Doser/Lumenmax reflector with 400 watt Radium bulb Ice Cap Ballast Apex Controller 2 MP40wes 2 gyre 150

02/27/2008, 10:38 PM	#2
reefbegood Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kennewick WA Posts: 220	250-300

02/27/2008, 11:17 PM	#3
rbursek Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: germantown,wi Posts: 2,339	get a controller

02/27/2008, 11:50 PM	#4
Burbs Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 324	ive been told the rule of thumb with heaters is 5watts per gallon.

02/28/2008, 12:08 AM	#6
Queenreef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunny Colorado Posts: 24	I would recommend somewhere around 275 watts.

02/28/2008, 06:30 AM	#8
qfrisco Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Area Posts: 1,389	I have 2 200w heaters in my 90g - both in my sump, with one in the skimmer section, and the other in the return section. You can do the 150w ones too, as jthao suggests, if you can find them.

02/28/2008, 07:24 PM	#10
reefer1187 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: new york Posts: 253	i was interested in the rena smart heater anyone has experience with these?

02/28/2008, 07:30 PM	#11
Acillaton Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CT Posts: 430	More watts=better. I have two 250w ebo-jagger in about 150gal system. I do agree with Burbs. 5watts per gallon is optimal.

02/28/2008, 07:55 PM	#12
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,280	My heater never turns on. The pumps and sump lights keep the temp pretty stable at night. I only get like a 2 or 3 degree shift from peak daytime high temps. I do still have one in the sump. I think it's a 150, I'm not really sure though. I would definitely go with a couple small heaters. That way if one gets stuck on, it won't cook your tank as fast. You may be able to catch it. Hooking them up to a temp controller would add an extra measure of precaution.