heater question

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  1. mvp

    mvp Astrea Snail

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    i was wondering if i am able to use a 300w heater on a 30 gallon aquarium? i was just thinking instead of spending more money i could just use the spare heater i once used for my 80 gallon.
     
    mvp, Feb 24, 2011
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  2. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    you can use it but if it goes haywire and gets stuck on itll fry ur fish
     
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  3. link248

    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    I agree. Why take the risk, spend the money and get one cheap off of ebay.
     
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  4. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Get the right size heater and buy a grounding prob.
     
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