Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm Heater

Scubafrog · May 14, 2019

Does anyone know why the Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm Heaters (above 50W) are out of stock everywhere? Is this product being discontinued?

I loved my Neo-Therm but it quit working after 4 years and so far I'm having troubles finding a heater for a 20G & 29G aquarium that is as accurate. I have my current heater set at the lowest temp (71 F) and my tank is always around 80-82F.

Fotocha · May 15, 2019

Have you tried Amazon ?

https://www.amazon.com/Cobalt-Aquat...gateway&sprefix=neo+therm,aps,143&sr=8-2&th=1

Scubafrog · May 15, 2019

Fotocha said:
Have you tried Amazon ?

https://www.amazon.com/Cobalt-Aquatics-31002-Neo-Therm-Heater/dp/B008AGWZOK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=XFQW0AOFRZQH&keywords=neotherm+heater&qid=1557901046&refinements=p_85:2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=gateway&sprefix=neo+therm,aps,143&sr=8-2&th=1

Thanks. Only two left from that seller.

So why are they not available?

Fotocha · May 15, 2019

Honestly don’t know

BeejReef · May 15, 2019

I just ordered a 300w today.. also noticed they're out of stock everywhere. Got one of the last ones on Amazon. We've had a freakish cold snap up here in the NE U.S. My heater gave up the ghost and the neo-therm is the one I wanted to begin with.... but it was out of stock back then too ;Vomit

Clownfishy · May 15, 2019

I hope they are not stopping making these any more as it is the most accurate heated I have every owned.

Scubafrog · May 16, 2019

I just posted on their FB page. I will update with information if I get a reply.

BeejReef · May 16, 2019

Mine is supposed to arrive today. Hope it does cuz my salt barrel heater isn't cutting it.. lol

Montiman · May 16, 2019

My guess is many times US distribution with overseas manufacturing requires delivery of large lots only a few times a year. If the shipment gets caught up in customs or there was a tooling change this can cause a multi month shortage of the product. This happens all of the time.

Scubafrog · May 16, 2019

Official reply from Cobalt Aquatics is that the Neos sold way better than expected and are simply sold out but they have a bunch more coming in soon. Good to hear!

Hemmdog · May 16, 2019

Hopefully this next batch doesn’t explode on people. I just got my new heater today to replace my neotherm lol.

BeejReef · May 16, 2019

Hemmdog said:
Hopefully this next batch doesn’t explode on people. I just got my new heater today to replace my neotherm lol.

I hadn't heard about that? Exploding?

Orm Embar · May 16, 2019

William DeCoursey said:
I hadn't heard about that? Exploding?

There are various reports of Neo-Therms leaking black, viscous goo. I don't know the absolute risk, but I've seen too many threads mentioning this to feel comfortable with one in my tank.

In fairness, no heater is really safe (use controllers), but I go with Eheim Jager. They do run on the long/large size, which is inconvenient.

BeejReef · May 16, 2019

Orm Embar said:
There are various reports of Neo-Therms leaking black, viscous goo. I don't know the absolute risk, but I've seen too many threads mentioning this to feel comfortable with one in my tank.

In fairness, no heater is really safe (use controllers), but I go with Eheim Jager. They do run on the long/large size, which is inconvenient.

dang! It's already shipped. My own fault for not doing better research. I'm normally so stingy. I was all proud of myself for biting the bullet and paying the premium for the "best" this time... Doh!

Montiman · May 16, 2019

Orm Embar said:
There are various reports of Neo-Therms leaking black, viscous goo. I don't know the absolute risk, but I've seen too many threads mentioning this to feel comfortable with one in my tank.

In fairness, no heater is really safe (use controllers), but I go with Eheim Jager. They do run on the long/large size, which is inconvenient.

Except no more Eheims are being imported into the US

Hemmdog · May 16, 2019

William DeCoursey said:
dang! It's already shipped. My own fault for not doing better research. I'm normally so stingy. I was all proud of myself for biting the bullet and paying the premium for the "best" this time... Doh!

I thought I was doing the same when setting up my 90gal. It’s a true premium compared to other heaters, it’s a shame this issue is still happening. I went with a finnex titanium with no temp control, one less thing to go wrong. Connected to an industrial temp controller, a Ranco, super reliable, it’s what food/beverage production uses for temp control, as well as public aquariums. It’s like an ink bird on steroids that will never break.

BeejReef · May 16, 2019

Hemmdog said:
I thought I was doing the same when setting up my 90gal. It’s a true premium compared to other heaters, it’s a shame this issue is still happening. I went with a finnex titanium with no temp control, one less thing to go wrong. Connected to an industrial temp controller, a Ranco, super reliable, it’s what food/beverage production uses for temp control, as well as public aquariums. It’s like an ink bird on steroids that will never break.

I just had a finnex die on me after 3 months, but it just faded away, never malfunctioned. Can't really complain. Fail "on" is all I really worry about.. well, that and now toxic black goo

Hemmdog · May 16, 2019

William DeCoursey said:
I just had a finnex die on me after 3 months, but it just faded away, never malfunctioned. Can't really complain. Fail "on" is all I really worry about.. well, that and now toxic black goo

Which one? Did it have its own temp control? I’ve heard a few stories of those going bad.

Orm Embar · May 17, 2019

Montiman said:
Except no more Eheims are being imported into the US

Wait, when did this happen?! I know that they used to be Ebo Jager, and then Eheim Jager, but I still show them for sale at BulkReefSupply. Do you have a link?