FishProfiles.com Message Forums

	tank gets to warm
addictedtofish Banned Posts: 24 Votes: 0 Registered: 02-Mar-2005	Hi everyone, i was just wondering if a 150 watt heater is to much for a 33 gallon aquarium? It is on as low as it can go and the temperature still goes to 88F. It came with the aquarium so i assumed it would be fine, which it was until two weeks ago. thanks for your help, addictedtofish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	addictedtofish There is one possibility it has a faulty thermostat. Take it back and get them to check it for you. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Stormy Big Fish Posts: 357 Kudos: 606 Votes: 81 Registered: 13-Mar-2004	I have had a heater do that before too. It is most likely that the heater is broken. Return it if you still can. That heater should be just fine for that tank. Also, sometimes the thermometer that you use to get your readings with can be off. My honest guess would be a faulty heater though. Chances are, with it being faulty, even if you managed to get it to be a decent temperature for yourself, you would probably, as I did, notice a spike in your electric bill. Good luck with it!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	There is something falty there because I have a 150 wtt on my 40 litre and I set it on about 23 degrees and it goes to 25 degrees. Take it back!]:\|
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Welcome to FP Sounds faulty to me as if the contact points are sticking. I think I'd return it and try to get a replacement. Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
muss Hobbyist Posts: 63 Kudos: 54 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Feb-2004	Hi Addicted to Fish If possible pay a little extra for a heater with a warranty, (Sera) or similar and check your heater is compatible with your electricy supply, if not you may be able to get a power pack to stablise your power supply. Welcome to Fishkeeping. Muss
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	Don't all heaters come with a warranty? Mine all did. My lfs says to me when i buy something, if there is something wrong with it, bring it right back!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55


	Jump to:

The views expressed on this page are the implied opinions of their respective authors.
Under no circumstances do the comments on this page represent the opinions of the staff of FishProfiles.com.

FishProfiles.com Forums, version 11.0
Mazeguy Smilies