Exactly as it sounds. I meant to get a 100 or 150 watt. But will the 200 watt work all the same?
biofish Fishaholic Pet of the Month! Joined Jul 23, 2021 Messages 660 Reaction score 603 Location California Oct 20, 2021 #1 Exactly as it sounds. I meant to get a 100 or 150 watt. But will the 200 watt work all the same?
Fishmanic TFF Contest Czar Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Tank of the Month! Joined Sep 23, 2013 Messages 11,980 Reaction score 12,011 Location Northeastern USA Oct 20, 2021 #2 200 watt heater would be fine in a 29 gallon tank. It just won't come on as often as a 100 watt heater would.
200 watt heater would be fine in a 29 gallon tank. It just won't come on as often as a 100 watt heater would.
WhistlingBadger Professional Cat Herder Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Tank of the Month! Joined Dec 18, 2011 Messages 5,638 Reaction score 9,790 Location Where the deer and the antelope play Oct 20, 2021 #3 Yep. I personally like to err on the big side for heaters. They seem to last longer if they don't have to work as hard.
Yep. I personally like to err on the big side for heaters. They seem to last longer if they don't have to work as hard.
itiwhetu Naturally First Pet of the Month! Joined Apr 29, 2012 Messages 8,825 Reaction score 6,597 Location Hokitika, New Zealand Oct 21, 2021 #4 Bigger is better, in this case.
Colin_T Fish Guru Joined Jan 26, 2008 Messages 36,643 Reaction score 21,079 Location Perth, WA Oct 26, 2021 #5 A heater that is too big for the tank will probably warm the water more than what the thermostat says, so monitor the temperature with a thermometer in the water.
A heater that is too big for the tank will probably warm the water more than what the thermostat says, so monitor the temperature with a thermometer in the water.