Heater Question

[robertherrington]

Ok, Right Now I'm Running A 10 Gallon Tank The Heater I Have Isnt Working Well So I Picked Up A 100W Heater. I Know The Rule Of Thumb Is 5W Per Gallon. Is There Any Precaution I Should Use While Using A 100W Heater In A 10G Tank? Should I Just Keep The Dial At About 3/4 Of The Way Towards Warm
Thanks

 

[martyn21uk]

The heater works on a thermostat so where you have the dial will just determine the temperature. By having a bigger wattage you wont overheat, the heater will just be able to do its job easier then switch off. Its if your heater isn't strong enough you'll have the problem..

 

[robertherrington]

The heater works on a thermostat so where you have the dial will just determine the temperature. By having a bigger wattage you wont overheat, the heater will just be able to do its job easier then switch off. Its if your heater isn't strong enough you'll have the problem..

That's What I Was Thinking. But Thanks For The Help

 

[Tolak]

Most heaters have a built in thermostat, that will shut the heater off once the set temperature is reached. Some have the temperature indicated on the dial, this is often callibrated incorrectly. The best thing to do is to put the new heater in the tank, and wait about 10 minutes. Then plug it in, and turn the temperature up slowly, until the light comes on. Back it off a tiny bit, then keep an eye on the thermometer for a few hours. If it is too warm, turn it down a little, not warm enough turn it up a little.

I've used 100 watt heaters in 10 gallon tanks before without a problem. Just be aware that it will heat up the tank twice as fast as a 50 watt. Boiled fish are not a pretty sight.

 

[martyn21uk]

No problem

Good point on new heater best practice Tolak!!!

 

[robertherrington]

Most heaters have a built in thermostat, that will shut the heater off once the set temperature is reached. Some have the temperature indicated on the dial, this is often callibrated incorrectly. The best thing to do is to put the new heater in the tank, and wait about 10 minutes. Then plug it in, and turn the temperature up slowly, until the light comes on. Back it off a tiny bit, then keep an eye on the thermometer for a few hours. If it is too warm, turn it down a little, not warm enough turn it up a little.

I've used 100 watt heaters in 10 gallon tanks before without a problem. Just be aware that it will heat up the tank twice as fast as a 50 watt. Boiled fish are not a pretty sight.

will do thanks for the advice

 

[Danno]

I would suggest a 50w heater over a 100w heater for a 10 gallon tank. I have temperature problems if I do 100w in a 10g.