Where should I put my heaters?

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  1. SeaGirl

    SeaGirl Astrea Snail

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    :confused:Hi there guys! I've been doing a LOT of reading, but I hope you can help me out on something. As I'm gathering everything together for my 150-gallon I'm trying to decide where I should place my heaters. I'm thinking of getting three Stealth heaters--a 250-watt and 2 200 watts each. Where should I place them? I was thinking of putting one in the sump--but where? Should I put another one in the refugium? I've read somewhere about people putting one in the overflow--is this a good idea? Any advice is, as always, greatly appreciated! ;D
     
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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I would put them in the sump.

    J
     
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  3. SeaGirl

    SeaGirl Astrea Snail

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    ;DCool, thanks, Jason!
     
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  4. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    All in the sump as water from your main tank ultimately has to run through your sump to warm up before returning to your tank!!!!
     
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  5. SeaGirl

    SeaGirl Astrea Snail

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    ;DGreat! Thanks for the advice!
     
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  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    And is out of sight making your DT looking better and natural. Luna
     
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  7. techno2

    techno2 Stylophora

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    Sump is good place if you have one.
    I would make sure to put the temp gauge in the Disply tank though. Never hurts to be safe.

    As I recently found out, heaters need to be inspected. Mine went melt down on me for some reason.
     
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  8. Crabby Jim

    Crabby Jim Sea Dragon

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    I keep mine in my sump they are an eyesore in the main display tank in my opinion. Plus in the sump you get a lot of flow.
     
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  9. SeaGirl

    SeaGirl Astrea Snail

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    ;DThanks everybody!!
     
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  10. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    +1 mine's in the sump as well on my 58g, in my nano it's in the rear chamber with the pump
     
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