heater suggestions

[SinisterLou]

Thanks everyone for the input. I guess the thermostat must've busted in the bigger heater. Thanks Chris for the advice on the phone. I just picked up an aqueon at TT for a good price with a lifetime warranty. I can relax a bit now, just need to monitor tank temp.

[cbianco]

Thanks everyone for the input. I guess the thermostat must've busted in the bigger heater. Thanks Chris for the advice on the phone. I just picked up an aqueon at TT for a good price with a lifetime warranty. I can relax a bit now, just need to monitor tank temp.

NP!

Not that it's necessary but it may be easier to pinpoint a correct temperature using a small portion of water and a thermometer. Take a Tupperware container, fill it with water, add thermometer and heater. The smaller body of water will reflect the temperature of the heater quicker allowing you to pinpoint the temperature you want to use. It also helps you to see how accurate your built in temperature control is compared to the actual temperature it puts out.

Christopher

[SinisterLou]

Good idea Chris. Will try that out.