Tired of replacing heaters... Help!

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  1. rogersjw

    rogersjw Skunk Shrimp

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    I've gone through 3 heaters in the last year on my 20 gallon. I can't remember all of the brands at the moment, but I was wondering what your all's opinion was on the best brand/type. I'm tired of listening to the aquarium store employees... That, or my luck is awful!

    Tank is a 20 gallon FYI. Thanks for any and all help!
     
    rogersjw, Jul 22, 2011
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    rogersjw Skunk Shrimp

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    Sorry, just found another thread with the same topic. This can be closed. Sorry again.
     
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  3. insanespain

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    Let me guess, your now ordering a jager? Lol

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  4. fishyfishguy

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    geez 3 heaters in one year just for a 20 gal? what kinds did you have?
     
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  5. We$

    We$ Spaghetti Worm

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    Seems excessive. Ive had one specific heater for years and 0 problems. Do you get weird power surges where you live? Maybe put the heater on some sort of battery back up to safe guard it.
     
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    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    When you do water changes are you leaving the heater plugged in and letting it run out of water?

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    +1 on that possibly being a problem as well.
     
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