Heater Question

[Neo Jeo]

So for my 90g tank should I do 2-150w or 2-200w? for back up. Also my sump/reg might not fit these large 200w ones.. Also I read to use a inkbird blue controller for back up.

Any advice?

 

[tgionet]

I’d do 2 200s

 

[SGreene]

Definitely 2. One thing I've learned over the years is that your heaters will fail, guaranteed.

 

[pecan2phat]

I do two 250w in my 70g. Not because I need 500w of heating power but because at least one will fail eventually and the 2nd will keep my tank from getting too cool before I discover the faulty heater.

 

[Neo Jeo]

Ok great, have anyone used this? https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Elec...tcorr&keywords=inkbird+temperature+controller

Also, the 200w is SO long
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BTN9R2E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2YKHLMXRLPQLV&psc=1

I dont think it will fit in my sump? Now what?
Do I put them both next to each other?

 

[pecan2phat]

Your better off with a titanium heater and it also happens to be shorter in length.

https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-HMA-2...12743142&sr=8-1&keywords=titanium+heater+200w

 

[MaiReef]

2 X 150W with a controller like...
https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Aqua...=1512743593&sr=8-4&keywords=heater+controller

If one breaks you do not want to boil your live stock

 

[Neo Jeo]

Your better off with a titanium heater and it also happens to be shorter in length.

https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-HMA-2...12743142&sr=8-1&keywords=titanium+heater+200w

Ok, I did read that titanium heaters cant go into acrylic sumps? Is this ture?

 

[MaiReef]

Two Ehiems would be better and no issues.

 

[Neo Jeo]

2 X 150W with a controller like...
https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Aqua...=1512743593&sr=8-4&keywords=heater+controller

If one breaks you do not want to boil your live stock

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01486LZ50/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I20YP198BEP6RT&colid=1NTABPE4T615E&psc=0

I found this one due to the fact I dont need cooling.

 

[pecan2phat]

I've not heard that and would wonder why, hmmm........?

 

[Neo Jeo]

2 X 150W with a controller like...
https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Aqua...=1512743593&sr=8-4&keywords=heater+controller

If one breaks you do not want to boil your live stock

Do you think the 150w will run longer then the 200w? due to the fact that a 90g needs a 200w and only 1 heater will run as the other one is a back up? Would the 150w use more energy because it has to run longer?

 

[MaiReef]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01486LZ50/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I20YP198BEP6RT&colid=1NTABPE4T615E&psc=0

I found this one due to the fact I dont need cooling.

You could alway plug it for now and have the ability to hook up a fan in the event that you do, but the other one is fine.

 

[Neo Jeo]

I've not heard that and would wonder why, hmmm........?

It comes with a heat guard so Im guessing it gets really hot lol. My sump is not glass

 

[MaiReef]

Do you think the 150w will run longer then the 200w? due to the fact that a 90g needs a 200w and only 1 heater will run as the other one is a back up? Would the 150w use more energy because it has to run longer?

I think that 2 150W will run slightly longer on a guess only, but if one is stuck on it will not overheat your tank as much. Either way 150 or 200, with 2 Ehiems and the controller you will be pretty safe. Let the heaters internal controllers do the work and if the other controller is a degree higher you will know if one of your heaters is not working correctly.

 

[Neo Jeo]

I think that 2 150W will run slightly longer on a guess only, but if one is stuck on it will not overheat your tank as much. Either way 150 or 200, with 2 Ehiems and the controller you will be pretty safe. Let the heaters internal controllers do the work and if the other controller is a degree higher you will know if one of your heaters is not working correctly.

Alright, Thanks Ill do 2-200w and have 1-200 set and right temp and another set at a slightly higher temp then have the inkbird controller set at a even little hire temp that will kill the power on both if they go wild! Sounds like a solid plan to me!