Heaters

[ndz98]

I got a heater for a build I am planning and I realized that it's probably going to be too long to fit in the sump. So let's say I have 85 gallons total water volume and I get two heaters that are rated for 50-60 gallons, could I do that or would I have to get one rated for at least 85 gallons?

 

[dbl]

Many actually recommend using two "smaller" heaters. In the event one fails, or should I say when one fails, and they usually fail in the on position, it won't cook your tank on its own. That's my $.02 anyway.

 

[ndz98]

Many actually recommend using two "smaller" heaters. In the event one fails, or should I say when one fails, and they usually fail in the on position, it won't cook your tank on its own. That's my $.02 anyway.

Hmmm never thought of it that way. That's pretty smart thinking. Thanks!

 

[mcarroll]

It's mostly about the total watts.

I'd recommend getting a proper-sized heater for the display as well as the sump rather than heating both volumes from one heater.

 

[Dan I]

I have 3 smaller heaters currently heaters for my 80 gallons, around 100 gallons total water volume, and they aren't always turning themselves on for much long. It also prevents from my tank ever being cooked if one fails.