Aquarium Heaters

[Mike&Diana]

I recently purchased a new heater. I have two questions. First, is it okay for the heater to "rest" against the back of the tank? I want to make sure the heat generated by the heater won't damage the glass or cause major problems. Secondly, it has a "water level" indicator on the heater, BUT I have to submerge the heater to a much deeper depth in order for the suction cups to adhere to the glass. The black "top frame" of the aquarium seems to be pretty thick. It is to the point where only the temperature dial is sticking out of the water. Is this okay? Please respond with your thoughts! Thanks

Mike

 

[trigger109]

It is ok for the heater to rest against the glass. Has the heater got a min and max water level?

 

[Mike&Diana]

It just says "water level." There is no min or max... Anyways, it is made by marineland. What do you think I should do?

Mike

 

[john5748]

If the heater was bought brand new it should have came with instructions, if that is not possible can you post a picture of the heater or give us the make and model number in order that we may give you accurate advice.

 

[Somthings Fishy]

I agree with John. We would like to see a picture. The heater is ok to rest against the glass!

 

[Mike&Diana]

Okay, it is a Marineland Neptune heater (150 watt) Directions:

1)Attatch suction cups. Caution: Never attach suction cups to heating element area (below indicator light).

2)Set temperature

3)Install Heater. Install vertically by pressing suction cups against surface. Aquarium water line should reach the water level indicated on heater. Choose a mounting area where water circulates continuously. No part of the heater should touch aquarium gravel or decoration.

4)blah blah wait 15 minutes.

5)Plug into electrical outlet.

So, there is a water level indicator line, but no min or max. I am just concerned because my water line is well above this indicator line almost to the control dial. I suppose that I should be fine as long as the dial does not get submerged. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Mike

 

[Jo and Gra]

that would be a minimum water level indicator, ideally the heater need to be at a 45 degree angle, at mid water level.