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Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by kwinter1, Dec 19, 2011.

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  1. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    What heater would you recommend? What is everyone using? I'm looking for my 125 it appears everyone has good and bad luck with about everything, but a lot of post on the subject are old. Just wanted to see if there is anything newer and more reliable out there. Thanks-
     
    kwinter1, Dec 19, 2011
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  2. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Jagers are great.
     
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  3. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    I gave up on glass heaters years ago. For the last 8+ years I have used exclusively Via Aqua Titanium heaters which have worked great for me. They have both a seperate controller and a seperate temp sensor so are very accurate and very reliable.
     
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  4. saltyfresh

    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    So one heater element has lasted 8 years sounds good to me!
     
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  5. Stercus Accidit

    Stercus Accidit Feather Duster

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    I say you cannot go wrong with the ViaAqua Titanium or the Ehiem Jager TruTemp. I am looking to buy one very soon and both have come HIGHLY recommended. I think I am going to go with the Via Aqua though.
     
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  6. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    I use jagers in my systems and LOVE them.
     
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  7. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Thanks guys narrowing it down. My lfs carries via aqua was looking at them and jbj. Haven't heard anything bad about jbj minus the price. I think Via is more my price range.
     
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  8. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Got a via 300w well see if its enough, house is usually around 70 and I have a submersible pump that will add heat so we shall see.
     
    kwinter1, Dec 21, 2011
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