Heaters - Aquarium Plants

jonathan11 · **Heaters -** 03-27-2005, 06:00 PM

Anyone have any special preferences for heater types, or manufacturers? I've bought run of the mill and haven't experienced any difficulty, but I was curious to see if others had special preferences and why.

chubasco · **Re: Heaters -** 03-27-2005, 11:41 PM

I like the Visitherm "stealth" all flat black, and inconspicuous, at a good price.

Bill

fosteder · **Re: Heaters -** 03-28-2005, 05:16 PM

I just bought a Hydor ETH inline heater. I liked the idea of not having a heater sitting in my tank, the less equipment I see the better. I haven't set the tank up yet, but I will let you know how it works when I do.

Protint · **Re: Heaters -** 03-28-2005, 10:49 PM

I have always used visitherm (not the stealth). If I order in the future it will be the stealth model though.

AZFish1 · **Re: Heaters -** 05-11-2005, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fosteder

I just bought a Hydor ETH inline heater. I liked the idea of not having a heater sitting in my tank, the less equipment I see the better. I haven't set the tank up yet, but I will let you know how it works when I do.

How did this thing work out?

travis · **Re: Heaters -** 05-11-2005, 12:15 AM

I've been using a couple of Hydor ETH inline heaters for almost a year now and couldn't be happier. I like keeping the equipment out of the tank so these are great. Plus you don't ever need to worry about cracking one during a water change because they remain in contact with the water. I can't say for sure, but I seem to remember reading somewhere that because of their thin film heating element that they are not subject to cracking anyway. Lastly, the heat my water very quickly after a water change. Just my opinions anyway

AZFish1 · **Re: Heaters -** 05-11-2005, 01:51 AM

Thanks Travis thats good to hear. I realy want to try one but read a few reviews about them being "Noisy".. How can a heater be too noisy was my question but never got any insight. I think now I might give it a shot.

fosteder · **Re: Heaters -** 05-11-2005, 03:58 AM

I haven't used mine yet.

My tank is sitting forlorn and emtpy while I finish getting all the equipment and decor lined up for it. It's taking a while, but I'm doing it right the first time.

Hopefully I will reap the benifits of patience.

travdawg · **Re: Heaters -** 05-11-2005, 04:10 AM

Travis, you have a 90 gallon do you not??? I was going to pick up a couple of the Hydors for my 90 gallon, but concensus was that it would be too much heat in a 90 gallon tank. Whats your opinion?

The noise apparently comes from when the heaters kick on. I have read that they can be very loud, but this isnt a problem with all the models.

Tom Barr · **Re: Heaters -** 05-11-2005, 06:59 AM

Ebo Jager
Titianium probe styles with rubber ends are good also.

Regards,
Tom Barr