Heater Position In Tank

[cardinal sinner]

hi guys
i have my heater in the middle at the back of my tank at a slight angle.
i would like to put it at one end of the tank & stand it straight up
is this ok or will it be cold at the other end of the tank?

 

[helterskelter]

If u have a power filter circulating the water around it will be fine.

If u have no or little areation then it's a lot harder to cirulate thus resualting in cooler area's

 

[DarkEntity]

You basically want your heater set so that the most water passes over it, thus heating the water evenly. Better still have 2 heaters, one at each end of the tank, you will get a nice even heat through the water.

 

[Chri$]

I have my heater in the position you are describing and have no problems.

You shouldn't have any problems if your filter gives good water circulation in the tank.

 

[xoedusk]

Go ahead and give it a try, cardinal sinner. I'd recommend putting two thermometers in your tank, one at each end, so you can see if there is a temp gradient.