3 gallon Pico tank overheating

reefer81

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I’m currently cycling my 3 gallon Pico tank right now. I’m using a 10 watt heater that said it was for tanks 3-5 gallons but it’s overheating my water so much. It’s at 83 degrees does anyone have a suggestion for a heater that works for picos?
 

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Is this a heater that is always on with no internal thermostat?

If so, I suggest getting an Inkbird controller for the heater. You set your desired temperature and the controller will turn the heater off once the temperature is met. That will probably fix your problem assuming your tank is not overheating due to the ambient temperature and return pump.
 

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Hi, have you tried turning the heater down? Might not be a very accurate heater.

Have you tried a heater controller like the Inkbird?
 
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It’s supposed to be a preset one but it’s not working that way. I’ll for sure be checking out the ink bird!
 

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