Heater placement

jemzam · 02/15/2009, 08:54 PM

Where would be the best area to place a heater in my 70 gallon tank?

In the sump or in the display tank? Any recommendations on a great heater?

nikon187 · 02/15/2009, 09:06 PM

sump, less clutter in the display.

jon99 · 02/15/2009, 09:14 PM

sump in an area with decent flow

spleify · 02/15/2009, 09:20 PM

Sump for sure.

thegrun · 02/15/2009, 09:29 PM

+1 on the sump, there must be something better to look at in your display!

Aquarist007 · 02/15/2009, 10:29 PM

sump but make sure you take the system temperature from the display tank.

dwd5813 · 02/15/2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by capn_hylinur
sump but make sure you take the system temperature from the display tank.

+1, and make sure the heater is rated for the total system volume, not just display.

stricknine · 02/16/2009, 12:28 AM

Also a good idea to go with two smaller heaters than 1 large---in case there is trouble with one of them you want it small enough not to cause too much problems if it overheats or sticks on, and have a back up if one decides to fail.IMHO

Playa-1 · 02/16/2009, 12:35 AM

I would split your heating needs between two smaller heaters. Place one in the sump and one in the DT.

Whys · 02/16/2009, 01:07 AM

Also note, not all heaters are fully submersible, but some are.

2 instead of 1 is a good idea for several reasons.

02/15/2009, 08:54 PM	#1
jemzam Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 176	Heater placement Where would be the best area to place a heater in my 70 gallon tank? In the sump or in the display tank? Any recommendations on a great heater?

02/15/2009, 09:06 PM	#2
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	sump, less clutter in the display. __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

02/15/2009, 09:14 PM	#3
jon99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atl Ga Posts: 817	sump in an area with decent flow __________________ Current tank: 210 gallon mixed reef 2x250w radium, 1x400w radium, 2x vortech mp40, 2 seaswirls. 40 gallon frag tank 250w radium, vortech mp10, seaswirl. 55 gallon sump w/ remote DSB, turf scrubber, SR Current Tank Info: 210 in the works

02/15/2009, 09:20 PM	#4
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Sump for sure. __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

02/15/2009, 10:29 PM	#6
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	sump but make sure you take the system temperature from the display tank. __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

02/15/2009, 09:29 PM	#5
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	+1 on the sump, there must be something better to look at in your display!

02/16/2009, 12:28 AM	#8
stricknine Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 989	Also a good idea to go with two smaller heaters than 1 large---in case there is trouble with one of them you want it small enough not to cause too much problems if it overheats or sticks on, and have a back up if one decides to fail.IMHO

02/16/2009, 12:35 AM	#9
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	I would split your heating needs between two smaller heaters. Place one in the sump and one in the DT.

02/16/2009, 01:07 AM	#10
Whys Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,263	Also note, not all heaters are fully submersible, but some are. 2 instead of 1 is a good idea for several reasons.