Heater At An Angle

[nmdelrio]

I read somewhere (can't remember) that if the heater tube is mounted at an angle, the thermostat will be more accurate. Is this correct?

 

[teaker1s]

yep get more radiated heat and less internal heat build up in heater which means it's more accurate

 

[Bloo]

I've never kept any of my heaters at an angle and don't have any cold spots, as the best position is next to the filter inlet to disperse heat evenly.

 

[baz_78]

I'll have to try angling my heater - hadn't thought about it until now. But when I think about it my thermometor shows a slightly lower temp than my heater is set to...

 

[robyngunston]

I was thinking about putting my heater at an angle however am worried my Cory catfish might bump into it too much?

 

[Seidge]

I have my heater on an angle and the cory catfish love it. they take it in turns to swim up it. LOL

 

[Bloo]

Just be aware that fish can get nasty heater burns - which can turn into deadly bacterial infections.
If you have fish that are prone to sit on or near the heater, it's best to get a Heater Guard

 

[missPenguin]

Just be aware that fish can get nasty heater burns - which can turn into deadly bacterial infections.
If you have fish that are prone to sit on or near the heater, it's best to get a Heater Guard

Bloozoo it's totally off topic I know but I just LOVE your avatar!

I have my heater beside my filter in my 126 litre [25 gallon tank] and it seems to work just fine if that is of any help to anyone

 

[Bloo]

Thanks a lot for the compliment missPenguin sadly my boy did April last year in a "hit and run" but it's nice that I can still "see" him every day when I log on here.

 

[Seidge]

Just be aware that fish can get nasty heater burns - which can turn into deadly bacterial infections.
If you have fish that are prone to sit on or near the heater, it's best to get a Heater Guard

Yep my heater came with a gaurd already attached, although i have only ever heard of heater burns if the fish get stuck behind them.

 

[Bloo]

If you frequent the catfish and emergency section forum, you'll sometimes find threads about heater burns. I have a twig catfish that used to love hanging on (sucking with his mouth) onto the heater !
So had to get a heater guard very snappily.