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kickflip_dan  Fingerling Posts: 25 Kudos: 25 Votes: 0 Registered: 11-Jul-2004   | How many watt heater should i use for my 45g tank |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39 |      |
jake Fish Addict Posts: 594 Kudos: 875 Votes: 2 Registered: 21-Mar-2004  | What is the ambient temperature, is the ambient temperature constant or not, and what is the desired tank temperature? |
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Fallout        Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000 | or around 250 watts. |
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FRANK   Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002  | Hi, The "Rule of Thumb" for an aquarium heater is 5 watts/gallon. Many use less because they live in warmer climates, and others use more because they either live in cooler climates or keep their residences cooler. 225 to 250 would be ideal. Frank  -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
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| greenfootball Fish Addict Posts: 613 Kudos: 360 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jul-2001 | i would get 2 125 watts, one of each side of the tank.. i have read somewhere this way heat is distributed more evenly  |
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