Best consistent heater?

Maxx Yung · Jan 17, 2019

Just saw a video by BRS about heaters (BRS160 Playlist Week 8 I think)
Showed that Ehiem Jagers has a variation of +-3 degrees! So I was thinking about a new heater, in the video, the Cobalt NeoTherm has a pretty much static temperature variation! Is it worth the switch, or is 3 degrees an okay value of variance.

NaH20nerd · Jan 17, 2019

I think the more stable the better. I have been using a Neotherm and couldn’t be happier. Very reliable and consistent.

SteveEreef · Jan 17, 2019

I have a Neotherm also. It has been pretty consistent. Is your Ehiem Jagers on an APEX or controller?

Dan I · Jan 17, 2019

I have had 2 finnex heaters and they are rock solid. I got the ones with the internal thermometer and will be replacing them soon to avoid any future failures. They are currently at 2 years old with no issues.

Maxx Yung · Jan 17, 2019

Nah, no controllers currently. Thinking about one but...

PDR · Jan 17, 2019

If you don't have a controller, I think the neotherm heaters are by far the best option.

Maxx Yung · Jan 17, 2019

Alright I'll grab those. 50W enough for 10g I suppose.

landlubber · Jan 18, 2019

I just had a neotherm fail this past week but thankfully it was just for my saltwater storage. saw it as an opportunity to switch out to another ehiem jager.

Big G · Jan 18, 2019

Finnex Titanium plugged into the Finnex controller. ;)

Ignitros · Jan 18, 2019

Maxx Yung said:
Just saw a video by BRS about heaters (BRS160 Playlist Week 8 I think)
Showed that Ehiem Jagers has a variation of +-3 degrees! So I was thinking about a new heater, in the video, the Cobalt NeoTherm has a pretty much static temperature variation! Is it worth the switch, or is 3 degrees an okay value of variance.

I've had a Cobalt NeoTherm on my tank for over a year and it is rock steady. IT only varies by .1 degree up and down from 78. It's the only tank heater I'll buy from now on.