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african_man Enthusiast Posts: 167 Kudos: 139 Votes: 2 Registered: 27-Jul-2005	i hve at the moment a 65 US gal tank (250 L) with two 300watt heaters in it do you think it would be ok to remove one and put it in a separae tank? or would i be underdoing it in the orignial tank?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	In a large tank you are always best to have 2 heaters. This way there are less fluctuations in the winter, and in case one heater were to burn out you have backup. I would say leave them both and just buy another one. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Most folks would err on the safe side and say to leave the tank with two heaters. 5 watts/gallon used to be the "rule of thunb" for figuring out what size heater(s) to buy. Actually, much of that depends upon how cold you keep the room that the fish are in. If it's kept "cool" then the heater has to work "overtime" and extra hard to keep the tank at temperature. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
african_man Enthusiast Posts: 167 Kudos: 139 Votes: 2 Registered: 27-Jul-2005	your probably right, ill just buy another one day ill be rich when i stop pouring my money into these tanks! thanks all! if anyone sees a 200-300watt cheap let me know
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	african_man Always go with two heaters and if possible at each end close to the inlet and outlet for a better distribution of the heated water. Word of warning never buy a cheap heater it will cost you a lot more if it breaks down or has uneven heating temperatures. 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
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	african_man, I agree with the previous posters, 2 heaters on a larger tank are better than one. And the importance of quality should not be underestimated. I have to say though that your 2x300W are a little overkill for a 65G. It will not harm the tank, but it is somewhat wasted on it. If you have more tanks, maybe you could buy 2 200W heaters for the 65G and use the 300W heaters in a) either a larger tank together, or b) separately in smaller tanks (if it fits size wise). Hope this helps, Ingo Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
monkeyboy Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 375 Votes: 223 Registered: 10-Apr-2005	i have one 300 watt on my 55g and its spaced inbetween 2 filters and have never had a problem and it never runs all the time. 2 thermostats (one on each side) to monitor the temp and its always the same. now on my 150 when, i'll have 2 possibly 3 300 watts on it, i'll know for sure after its setup and i can monitor the temps Fish tanks are an expensive addiction
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39


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