Were you able to get everything setup?
Jeremey’s Waterbox peninsula 5526
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Yes sir I’m still lacking some equipment but the tank itself is up
How many heaters should I go with for this setup? What wattage should I be looking at? Is there a brand that proves more reliable than others? My final question will be, is there a single unit that will serve my system well or should I definitely go for multiples?
Many of us like to use multiple smaller heaters to help reduce the chance that 1 heater gets stuck in an ‘on’ state & overheats our tank. Conversely, if 1 fails in an ‘off’ State, having multiples still provide heat. By using 2 or more smaller heaters you spread out the risk among multiple smaller heaters. Not as likely to have multiple failures and not as likely to overheat or underheat the tank.
I believe your volume is about 130 gallons, correct? That would mean either 2x 125w or 150w heaters, as in the link below (same price). Depending on whether you want a little extra heating capacity, or not. Or, 3x100watt, which adds cost and may be no more reliable.
I have used Eheim-Jager for years with good results. You can use a temp controller like Rancor or Ink Bird as backup. Or, like many, use an Apex as the backup control by using a programmable outlet with the Apex temp probe input as a reference.
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I believe your volume is about 130 gallons, correct? That would mean either 2x 125w or 150w heaters, as in the link below (same price). Depending on whether you want a little extra heating capacity, or not. Or, 3x100watt, which adds cost and may be no more reliable.
I have used Eheim-Jager for years with good results. You can use a temp controller like Rancor or Ink Bird as backup. Or, like many, use an Apex as the backup control by using a programmable outlet with the Apex temp probe input as a reference.
JAGER TruTemp Aquarium Heater
Fully submersible aquarium heater with TruTemp technology from Eheim. Precise temperature control: 65-93° F Made from shatter-proof laboratory glass TruTemp technology - ability to calibrate the heater for precise temperature Easy calibration to ±2ºF Run dry protection with Thermo safety...
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it is 130g in the DT and 40.1 in the sumpMany of us like to use multiple smaller heaters to help reduce the chance that 1 heater gets stuck in an ‘on’ state & overheats our tank. Conversely, if 1 fails in an ‘off’ State, having multiples still provide heat. By using 2 or more smaller heaters you spread out the risk among multiple smaller heaters. Not as likely to have multiple failures and not as likely to overheat or underheat the tank.
I believe your volume is about 130 gallons, correct? That would mean either 2x 125w or 150w heaters, as in the link below (same price). Depending on whether you want a little extra heating capacity, or not. Or, 3x100watt, which adds cost and may be no more reliable.
I have used Eheim-Jager for years with good results. You can use a temp controller like Rancor or Ink Bird as backup. Or, like many, use an Apex as the backup control by using a programmable outlet with the Apex temp probe input as a reference.
JAGER TruTemp Aquarium Heater
Fully submersible aquarium heater with TruTemp technology from Eheim. Precise temperature control: 65-93° F Made from shatter-proof laboratory glass TruTemp technology - ability to calibrate the heater for precise temperature Easy calibration to ±2ºF Run dry protection with Thermo safety...
So, a total of 170 gallons system capacity. By using the table at the bottom of the link provided, they recommend about 300 watts. So, I would use 2x 150 watt heaters. Or, you could go with 3x 100 watt heaters for least risk, but there is also added cost and heaters take up some room in your sump.
Most heater manufacturers provide similar guides to their products. The keys to success here are to spread the risk among multiple smaller heaters and have redundant layers of control.
The heaters provide the first layer and a temp controller or an Apex could provide the backup layer of control. With this type scenario you are very unlikely to experience a fatal failure due to a faulty heater.
Most heater manufacturers provide similar guides to their products. The keys to success here are to spread the risk among multiple smaller heaters and have redundant layers of control.
The heaters provide the first layer and a temp controller or an Apex could provide the backup layer of control. With this type scenario you are very unlikely to experience a fatal failure due to a faulty heater.
Thanks for your help I will be going with 2 150w
So I had actually just asked the same question. My backup heater will be delivered tomorrow. I have the Apex and also the inkbird temp controller that came today. Should one heater be attached to inkbird and one to Apex so if one fails the other is on a separate system?
