How do I keep temp up? And constant?

[djmc7300]

i have a 55 gallon glass hood tank with one heater. i set the heater but it turns off at like 76-78. i don't know how to get it higher. and the tank has no fans yet. if anything, how do i install one in the future if it gets too hot? do i need another heater?

[Henry]

I would look at another brand of heater. I believe mine will go up to 84. don't remember the brand off the top of my head. i thing its and ebojager. You can use a clipon desk fan for a quick inexpensive fix to heat issues.

[djmc7300]

oh i see. i can try that. out in the summer time. yeah, i think my heater is burnt out. i do need to get a new one.

[toulene]

I've got a heater in my wet/dry can't remeber the brand but it keeps my 75Gal at about 80 no problems, I may get another one later in the year just to reduce strain. It's got a dial on top to set temp and so far no problems, of course its only been running about a month.

[DeletedAccount]

How hot are you trying to get your tank?

[blueboy]

right?, trying to get tank temp up?, thats a unique problem. try adding a couple 0f 250 W halides! LOL

[djmc7300]

up to like 80-82. but i think my heater is too weak. i'm going to get a new one tomorrow and try it out

[Reef69]

why would you go up to 82??????

[djmc7300]

ok like 80....my tank is like 76-78 rt now...a bit low

[Reef69]

i would leave it alone.

[OldSalty]

76 to 80! LEAVE IT ALONE. it,s fine where it is

[dan]

oh ya, leave it there. that's perfect. i would'nt buy another heater.

[NaCl_H2O]

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[cvonseggern]

Well, I *would* replace the heater if there's any suspicion whatsoever that it may have a problem. A failed heater can cause severe problems if it sticks in the "on" position.