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OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Anyone have any type of DIY or even have found a heater cover of some type that would help to protect fish from getting burned I got to thinking about this after reading this post http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/The%20Hospital/58140.html?200504150843 I might try and see what I can work up that would work. If I come up with something, I'll be sure to post photos and directions. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
tessa38uk Big Fish Posts: 466 Kudos: 586 Votes: 121 Registered: 11-Mar-2004	Yes Jim here in the UK we have these they cover the whole heater no gaps or holes for anything to sneek in they are very good much better that the ones that stick on the glass over the heater as i had several fish die through getting trapped in those. tessa38uk attached this image: http://www.greenspersonalprinting.com/
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
tessa38uk Big Fish Posts: 466 Kudos: 586 Votes: 121 Registered: 11-Mar-2004	This is the other type of guard that sticks to the glass over the heater please do not buy these they are death traps the fish can get in through the gap between the glass and heater and if un noticed will burn and die. tessa38uk attached this image: Last edited by tessa38uk at 15-Apr-2005 09:14[/font] http://www.greenspersonalprinting.com/
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	I found these heater covers but they are specific to a certain type of heater, so may not be a cure all for other heater types. http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/heater%2cguard/Class//T1/F27+0171+0144/EDP/8178/Itemdy00.aspx Last edited by OldTimer at 15-Apr-2005 09:50 Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
joshovis Fingerling Posts: 23 Kudos: 26 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-Nov-2004	I was kind of curious why they don't add heaters to filters. I realize that inside it would cause bacteria growth but if you added it like where the bio wheel is on a penguin it would help distribute heated water better. I just don't understand how a heater can distribute the water evenly across the tank. That was my thought, Thanks, Joshua
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	most heater guards are really for such fish like oscars. oscars are clumsy and "trip" over heaters constently. on top of that the stupid red light on a heater to show its on comes with a clicking noise when the heater turns on and off. this gets the attention of the oscar and instently becomes subject to " i wanna play " abuse. as you can imagin a 16 inch full grown oscar would have no trouble talking those weak suction cups into letting go of the glass. then the heater is systematicly tossed around sometimes even tossed UP breaking a glass top. Last edited by Sin in Style at 15-Apr-2005 10:21
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	joshovis Some of the large Eheim Canisters have heaters installed. I have never had a problem with heaters as far as fish burns. If I have I have never noticed it. I have always kept the heaters in the corners of the tank. 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 11:38
tessa38uk Big Fish Posts: 466 Kudos: 586 Votes: 121 Registered: 11-Mar-2004	Yes Keith I am lucky like that as my tank is the jewel rio400 and the heater is housed in the internal filter although I also have an external fluval 404 with a UV sterilizer attached running as well. http://www.greenspersonalprinting.com/
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38


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