A Couple Newbie Questions

[usvi diver]

I need to get a heater for my 120. The issue I am running into is that I want to keep the heater out of the DT and in the sump. My sump is a 29G tank and it keeps a level of about 11 1/2 inches. Most heaters for a 120 require more of a water level. So, do I buy two smaller heaters that will "fit" my 11 1/2 inch depth in the sump or try to find a fully submersible 120 heater that I can lay on the bottom of the sump? Whats the benefits of either way?

Also, I am looking at buying live rock (about 150lbs.) from either live aquaria or marinedepot. Does anyone have a preference between the two?

 

[gixxer600]

I would agree with above and just buy a fully submersible heater

 

[sn4k33y3z]

AL1;897622 wrote: Id try a submersible heater....honestly the heater I run is rated for a much smaller system however no issues with heating, I don't think it's on for too long either. It all depends on how cold it actually gets around the tank keep in mind the temp inside the house

+1

AL get to work lol

 

[rdnelson]

I agree with fully submersible no matter what. But, if it is two long you can angle it in the sump and still keep the cord end out of the water. Make sure it is in the skimmer compartment where the water level is consistent and not the return pump compartment where levels rise and fall.


I am going on a cruise.....on my lawnmower around my yard.

 

[snowmansnow]

under water it goes...