Heaters

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  1. meagan1823

    meagan1823 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Ok, I am looking at heaters and there are sooo many diferent kinds.
    Which one do ya'll recommend? If there isn't just one that stands out from the rest, what features do you look for when you buy a heater? like does it need to be ceramic, etc.

    I have a 55 gallon aquarium so how many watts would I need for it?
     
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  2. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Hey, I use the Via Aqua. Titanium I believe is best (won't break or explode). I have the 2nd one down on this site (with remote and probe).
    ViaAqua Heaters
     
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  3. andru1313

    andru1313 Purple Spiny Lobster

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  4. whippy

    whippy Sailfin Tang

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    How do you like the Rena? Does it keep your tank accurate? I've been looking at that exact model for a bit now trying to decide!!
     
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  5. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Make sure it's titanium. I got mine off of Ebay.
     
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  6. andru1313

    andru1313 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I like it. Keeps thing accurate. I like that I can see when the heater kicks on and if the tank gets to cold it blinks. Has nice features. Only heater I have owned so not much to base it off of.
     
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