Heater problems

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  1. whelms

    whelms Astrea Snail

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    Ok, this isn't a REAL emergency but I am having a serious problem with my heater. I came home today and it was 70 and last night 82! I need advise on a good, dependable heater that I can get tonight from somewhere. I know this big of a swing in temp. cannot be good for my fishes.
     
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  2. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    What size tank? - What size existing heater?

    Sounds like the one you have is inadequate for tank size and ambient room temp. ---

    May want to consider adding another.
     
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  3. whelms

    whelms Astrea Snail

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    Ahh, I should have included

    that info-sorry! It's only a 12 gallon Nano and the heater is a Marineland and for the life of me I can't find the wattage in the instructions! Half the pages are in different languages. I'm still looking...
     
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  4. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    If for a Nano...does not appear to be working...

    Invest in a good small titanium as quick as you can.

    Good Luck.
     
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  5. whelms

    whelms Astrea Snail

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    I'm off to find a heater

    Thanks so much for the quick response!
     
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  6. Scott Osborne

    Scott Osborne Feather Duster

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    If you cant find that then look for an Ebo-Jager. They've been good to me. I think its the only glass heater I trust.
     
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  7. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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  8. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Amen!
     
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  9. whelms

    whelms Astrea Snail

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    did you use the 25 watt or the 50? Price wise it really doesn't matter I was just curious
     
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  10. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Sorry it took a while to get back to you... I used and still use a 50watt.. It's on its second tank and I haven't had a problem.......
     
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