Heating a 100 gallon

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  1. Birchell

    Birchell Gigas Clam

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    Hey there,

    Well I got a 100 gallon tank now, and im not to sure how to heat it. I was woundering what the watts per gallon would be for that tank. I know I will need two heater, but will the wattage be a big deal. I was think two 200 watt heaters, but I wasnt sure. Any suggestions on what brand to get? I like one that I found on Dr foster and smith page, any reviews here? Ill post a link to it. Thanks,

    Michael

    Aquarium Heaters: Visi-Therm Stealth Heater
     
    Birchell, Dec 26, 2006
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  2. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Lets see. I have had a lot of good experience with Jäger heaters. I have one in my tank at home, and all of the tanks in the lab have those. For a 100 gal tank I think maybe two 150w heaters would be ok. 200w would be fine too though.
     
    Bruce, Dec 26, 2006
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  3. Birchell

    Birchell Gigas Clam

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    lol thats good to hear because that is what I got, he he. I quess only time will tell.
     
    Birchell, Dec 27, 2006
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  4. Blade_Runner

    Blade_Runner Gigas Clam

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    Heating a tank? Sigh, what a nice and inexpensive thought. ;) Now cooling, that's tougher...;D
     
    Blade_Runner, Dec 28, 2006
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