heaters differences

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  1. gkw

    gkw Peppermint Shrimp

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    What are the differences between the Marineland® Visi-Therm® Stealth Submersible Aquarium Heaters and the Visi-Therm® Deluxe Aquarium Heaters?

    Also, is Penn Plax Submersible Heater any good?

    Thanks!
    GKW
     
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  3. Michaelr5

    Michaelr5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Per Marineland's website

    The Deluxe:
    Click-Set Temp Select Dial
    Fully adjustable for superior accuracy.
    Double-Sealed Safety
    Waterproof double insulation and double strength glass component housing.
    Lifetime Performance Warranty
    Certified safety and reliability.

    The Stealth:
    Easy-Set Temp Select
    Dial Ensures accuracy to within 1° F.
    Shatterproof Thermal Plastic Casing
    Protects components against UV's, thermal/mechanical shock.
    Stop-Restart Overheat Protection
    Shuts heater down automatically if left out of water.
    Aluminum Core Cylinder and 8-Cavity Heating Element
    Distribute core heat evenly, efficiently.
    Shock Absorber
    Safely secures the heating element.

    Never used Penn Plax, no opinion
     
  4. gkw

    gkw Peppermint Shrimp

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    thanks Michael!

    also, anyone else used Tetra Acura heater? it's like 13 bux for 300 watts.

    and the Marineland Stealth for 22 bux for 250 watts.

    Thanks!