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	2 heaters???
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	I am in the process of setting up a divided 10 gallon tank for 2 Bettas. I currently have just one 50 watt heater in the tank. And it is constantly turning on about ever 10 minutes. The room is currently around 76F. So the heater shouldn't be doing this. I think the problem is there is no filter or anything that is producing water circulation. Would adding another heater to the other side of the tank work? Or would I just have 2 heaters that constantly turn on? Any suggestions on how to correct this would be appreciated.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
illustrae Fish Addict Posts: 820 Kudos: 876 Registered: 04-May-2005	Instead of two heaters, I'd put in a small filter for water circulation to move the heat around. A nano filter, air-powered corner filter, or small aquaclear would all be suitable. Even an under-gravel filter would be okay. Hoping that there must be a word for everything I mean...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	T/A I would consider adding a small filter to give you a little water movement. There is certainly no need to have another filter. In my 10Gal I am going to use the smallest Eheim I can get the Bio Ball. 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 11:39
greenfootball Fish Addict Posts: 613 Kudos: 360 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jul-2001	i am not getting this right... if there is no water movement, wouldnt the heater be off more often since all the warm water will be around the heater???
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	You need more water movement to have equal temperature, but yes, greenfootball, I also think that if the water isn't moving much, the heater will be more off than on, as the warm water is still around it. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	When the heater turns on it quickly heats up the water right around it, then it turns off. But in a matter of minutes the heated water becomes cooler from the rest of the water. Then the heater turns back on. It's a constant cycle, on and off. My original plan for this setup was to use a sponge filter. I then decided not to use it, so the male Bettas wouldn't have to fight the current. After thinking about it, I will put the sponge filter in the one half. But, I will get a female Betta for that side instead of a male. A female Betta could handle the current, correct?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	It really depends on the betta, my male betta is in a tank with a bio wheel and he is perfectly fine. Some male bettas are fine with a big current, others hate it. Get your bettas and then see where you think they would best go.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	It's been a couple days since I added the sponge filter. It's working well. The heater isn't turning on as often and the tank's temperature is staying warm and steady. Last edited by T/A at 23-May-2005 13:27
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39


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