Best heater for a 120 gallon reef.

abraha · 08/17/2008, 12:42 PM

I am having a hard time deciding which brand would be the most reliable for a 120 gallon. ViaAqua, Hydor Theo, Ebo-Jager, etc..

pjf · 08/17/2008, 09:18 PM

Buy two Eheim Jager 150-watt heaters and an analog thermometer (non-toxic liquid-in-glass). Be sure to calibrate the heater thermostats every 6 months with the analog thermometer (http://www.boroniaaquarium.com.au/ne...514e6d836edb6f). Two heaters, each delivering 1-watt-per-gallon, provide safety in case one heater fails. You can add a temperature controller later.

08/17/2008, 12:42 PM	#1
abraha Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 663	Best heater for a 120 gallon reef. I am having a hard time deciding which brand would be the most reliable for a 120 gallon. ViaAqua, Hydor Theo, Ebo-Jager, etc.. __________________ If you can't fix it with duct tape it can't be fixed! Current Tank Info: 160gallon 3/4 glass cylinder - mostly SPS. 4x XR15w G4 pro + 3x 39w T5 + 2x 24w T5. Apex controller. 2x MP60s. Various 8 return, Regal 200sss, carbon reactor, 50watt UV. CA, ALK, MG dosed via Apex DOS.

08/17/2008, 09:18 PM	#2
pjf Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,954	Buy two Eheim Jager 150-watt heaters and an analog thermometer (non-toxic liquid-in-glass). Be sure to calibrate the heater thermostats every 6 months with the analog thermometer (http://www.boroniaaquarium.com.au/ne...514e6d836edb6f). Two heaters, each delivering 1-watt-per-gallon, provide safety in case one heater fails. You can add a temperature controller later.