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ladiejl   Big Fish Posts: 492 Kudos: 204 Votes: 23 Registered: 27-Feb-2003   | Would a 50 watt heater be too much in an acrylic, 5 gallon hex tank with built in filter/bio wheel? There is fry in the tank. |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39 |       |
Fallout      Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000 | A 50w heater is a bit much for a 5 gal, especially with fry. The rate at which a 50w would heat the water may prove too drastic for the lil ones. You can purchase smaller heaters, or use a heat pad for 'em  |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39 |   |
jasonpisani *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003   | Get a 25W heater or a heat pad. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com |
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