Heater size

[Randy Ruiz]

Heater size for 180 gal display

 

[Randy Ruiz]

I currently have an Inkbird controller with an 800 w Finnex heater in a 40 gal sump. The controller is set at 79 degrees, but tank temp is 76.4.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

3-5 watts per gallon, I prefer 5 watts, so you would need 900 watts total. Depends how many heaters you want to break it down to

EDIT: 800 watts will work for sure, thats 4.5 watts/gallon.

 

[Fish Fan]

3-5 watts per gallon, I prefer 5 watts, so you would need 900 watts total. Depends how many heaters you want to break it down to

EDIT: 800 watts will work for sure, thats 4.5 watts/gallon.

^This is what I do.

I only recently learn that the titanium heaters also function as a grounding probe, maybe something to think about when you're heater shopping.

I currently have an Inkbird controller with an 800 w Finnex heater in a 40 gal sump. The controller is set at 79 degrees, but tank temp is 76.4.

How big is your display tank? 800 watts is a hot of heater, even with a controller.

 

[bobnicaragua]

I use 2 small 150 watt heaters on my 135 gal. I have central AC and an electric fireplace heater in case the central heat fails. I also have a couple extra heaters I can throw in if needed.

If one of my heaters gets stuck on, it won’t be strong enough to cook the tank.

 

[Randy Ruiz]

^This is what I do.

I only recently learn that the titanium heaters also function as a grounding probe, maybe something to think about when you're heater shopping.


How big is your display tank? 800 watts is a hot of heater, even with a controller.

It’s a 180 gal display. What about any of the newer technology heaters? Seems like some have their own controllers.

 

[Uncle99]

I use 2 300 watt digital heaters with on board control plugged into a dual probe INKBIRD controller to heat my 180g system.

 

[Fish Fan]

It’s a 180 gal display.

OK, good lol!

 

[Fish Fan]

I use 2 300 watt digital heaters with on board control plugged into a dual probe INKBIRD controller to heat my 180g system.

Would you mind linking to what you use if possible? Thanks!

 

[Uncle99]

 

[Fish Fan]

Amazon product

Thank you, but if that's a link, it's now working.

 

[Uncle99]

Aquarium master 200watt digital heater x2

 

[Fish Fan]

Thank you!