How Close Can My Plants Be To My Heater?

[Bri]

Hi i would really likes ome adivice. I have had a planted tank for a while and everything is going great. i am planting it more heavly. putting plants all along the back. my heater is at the back at an angle. Is it ok to surround it with plants and stuff? well to plant them along the back where they may touch it? i will leave a little room but how carefull do i need to be. all advice really apreciated. want to make sure its ok. thanks..

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

Well you dont need to worry about them catching fire

 

[Bri]

well im just worried itll damage the heater. or the plants? is that making fun of my ignorance? because there is no such thing as a silly question unless mine is a little silly?

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

I needed my daily release. What wattage is your heater?

 

[Bri]

its 200 watt in a 120 lt fish tank. thanks wanted to make sure?

 

[MegaZerino]

ive got a sword right up against the heater, and strangely its doing the best out of all the swords in the tank, i havent had any problems yet

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

Larger heaters surface tends to be VERY hot, if the leaves/stems are directly touching there may be some problems. But near should be fine.

Make sure though that circulation around the heater is not effected.

 

[Bri]

there is pretty good circulation as the natural flow of the filter moves them away from the heater mostly. cool ill put them a little bit away. thanks.

 

[gregswimm]

My pennywort touches my heater, and it is doing fine.