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03/16/2006, 09:14 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Elk Grove, CA
Posts: 3,137
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what size heaters for 280g tanK?
was wonder how many and what size heaters should i use on my new 280g tank? and what brand would you recomend?
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03/17/2006, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Elk Grove, CA
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bump
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03/18/2006, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Corona Ca.
Posts: 674
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I would go with 2 300 watt heaters. That way if one malfunctions, your tank won't go super hot or cold. I like totally submersable units just to be safe. They all seem to work OK and I have had 3 or 4 different brands.
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03/18/2006, 10:02 PM
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EMERTXE YID
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Asylum, South of Boston, MA
Posts: 10,362
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Is 280g your total tank setup volume?
Sump, frag tank? I have total volume of about 240g. 125g show & about 115g in the basement. which dips to 60 in the winter I have a 350w, 200w & another 200w One in the sump, one in the fuge, one in the show tank Any one heater can fail (shut off) & the tank will maintain temp Any one heater can get stuck on, and the tank will not overheat What is the room Temp where your tank will be located 2 smaller heaters are better then 1 big heater 3 are even better My 350 is set highest, then one 200 right below that The 3rd 200 below that Most of the year my tank stays between 78-80 I use Titanium heaters, I use my older glass heaters for water changes |
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