Heater Problem

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  1. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Today at 5 pm the temp in my clownfish fry tank was 83 degrees.At around 8 pm tonight the temp had risen to 99.8 degrees. All but 4 of the fry are now dead.I was wondering how I could prevent this in the future.Is there something that is almost full proof?Thanks in advance.
    Daniel
     
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  2. ComputerJohn

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    I'd say ditch the heater. I don't believe you're running a MH lighting on it.

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  3. cdgardner11

    cdgardner11 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Was the heater on a controller or just by itself? The heating control on a heater is very cheap and in my experiences usual fail in the on position. The nicer controllers have a way more reliable on/off control and the temperature is usually more accurate as well.
     
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  4. pmoradi2002

    pmoradi2002 Spaghetti Worm

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    How to avoid it in the future? Invest in a good heater.
     
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  5. shoebox

    shoebox Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Use a temp alarm.
     
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  6. ComputerJohn

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    Depending on what you want to spend. I would definitely get a good heater. I would also get a controller that has a temp sensor. That way when the temp reaches an unwanted level, controller turns the power off to the heater.

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  7. schackmel

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    unfortunatly a controller can fail, as I have learned. I bought a JBJ heater with controller and it still nuked my tank by going up to 98.6. I still would recommend a controller with the addition of a thermometer wtih an audible alarm. Unfortunately it will only help if you are home but...........

    sorry for you loss
     
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  8. BlueWaters10

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    I have had them stick on before...... luckily I have always noticed it before it got out of hand. A temp alarm would help.
     
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  9. reefmonkey

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    A controller like a NeptuneSystems AquaController and wireless modules. I have mine set to kill power to the heater at temps above 73.9*. The only way it could fail is if the temp probe for the controller failed.
     
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  10. schackmel

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    no, my controller said it was at 98.8.......and it kept on heating
     
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