100 Watt Heater In 28 Litre Tank, Is It Safe ?

[pdludbrooke]

Is it safe to use a 100 watt heater in a 28 litre tank ?

 

[CezzaXV]

Yup. Heaters are designed to shut off when they reach the required temperature. The higher wattage just means it'll get there more quickly.

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

I have a 200 Watt one in a 70L, only because the supplied one was 50 Watts

 

[pdludbrooke]

Yup. Heaters are designed to shut off when they reach the required temperature. The higher wattage just means it'll get there more quickly.

Thanks for that peace of mind here!

I have a 200 Watt one in a 70L, only because the supplied one was 50 Watts

Thanks Matty, picked up a 28 Litre Aquaone for £2.00 at the boot sale, it's in perfect condition, under gravel filter and pump, built in light, just need to add a heater.

 

[OldMan47]

The only down side I see to such a huge heater in such a small tank is that if it malfunctions it can quickly over heat the tank. As long as the control works properly, it will be just fine.