Heating Plastic Tanks

AngelOfDeath

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Can you put a water heater in a plastic tank, the tank is 4.5 gallon. I am curious becuase i want to buy a heater for my betta as the temp does not always remain consitent

Would there be any complications if i were to put a fish tank heater in a PLASTIC tank

thanks!
 
Hi
I've been told that the heater will eventually make the plastic very brittle making it prone to breaking. I do believe there are some acrylic tanks that can cope with a smal heater with a heater guard on, but the warmth of the water may still render the plastic brittle.

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