Question for Biocube owners...

Discussion in 'Fish Tank Brands and Kits' started by arteemus, May 15, 2011.

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  1. arteemus

    arteemus Plankton

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    Still trying to figure out what heater will work best with a BC29...had at first thought to go with a Marineland Stealth Pro 100w, but then found out about the recall. I'm wanting a good quality heater that I won't have to stress about.

    Also, what chamber did you install yours in?

    Thanks!
     
    arteemus, May 15, 2011
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  2. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Not a BC owner, but I found titanium heaters to be better investments.
     
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I would get an Eheim Jager, as it's in the back compartment and won't be bothered (glass), yet is a very good quality heater.
     
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  4. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I found I didn't need a lot of heat. Ended up with a 50w Eheim. in the first compartment
     
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  5. reefer Dave

    reefer Dave Astrea Snail

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    A heater!! I'm just about to get a Biocube, and I'm wondering about a chiller! Like, they run about 82-84' up hear just from the lights. I might blow the budget and get those nanotuner LEDs so my will stay cooler. It can't be that cool in Missouri, can it?
     
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  6. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I don't even use a heater. The light brings the temp to about 80 and in the night it's about 78. What is your usual temp range?
     
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  7. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Interesting, i NEED a heater, mine will drop to like 72, but never higher then 80. Especially now with the open top and LEDs
     
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  8. arteemus

    arteemus Plankton

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    Sounds like it could go either way, then...I'll probably have to get a heater for the winter, at the least, we don't keep our house that warm.
     
    arteemus, Jun 12, 2011
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