Under-Gravel Aquarium Heaters for a 5 Gallon Tank?
I bought a Mini Heater for a 5-10 gallon tank, wattage: 15, dimensions: 6.2 x 2.4"
Increases temperature: approx. 5° F (5 gal)/4° F (10 gal) The difference between the ambient/room temperature and the aquarium temperature reached by using this heater can vary due to location and lighting.
I keep my house rather cool 60° F during the day and the tank only gets up to 65ish which isn’t warm enough. Can anyone reccomend a under-gravel heater for a 5 gallon tank that I can set the temperature or one that keeps the tank more than 5° warmer than room temperature.
Gary C – I was looking for a under-gravel one because the tank isn’t very big and didn’t want the tank to look clutered but if it’s what I need I will buy one.
Would one like this be ok http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753018 50W, 7" long, 5-14 gallons, max temp increase of 14° F
I’ve never tried the undergravel or under-tank heaters.
However, there are immersible heaters (the common kind used by many aquarists) that will work in a 5-gallon tank and have adjustable thermostats.
Look for one with about 15 to 25 watts of power, and be sure the heating tube is short enough to fit in your tank the way you have it set up.
Edit: The one you linked to a picture of should work fine, although 50 watts is probably more power than you need for five gallons. That’s not a problem unless the thermostat gets stuck in the "on" position. Check the temperature a couple of times per day, and you can unplug it or turn it down if the water starts getting too warm.
I’ve never tried the undergravel or under-tank heaters.
However, there are immersible heaters (the common kind used by many aquarists) that will work in a 5-gallon tank and have adjustable thermostats.
Look for one with about 15 to 25 watts of power, and be sure the heating tube is short enough to fit in your tank the way you have it set up.
Edit: The one you linked to a picture of should work fine, although 50 watts is probably more power than you need for five gallons. That’s not a problem unless the thermostat gets stuck in the "on" position. Check the temperature a couple of times per day, and you can unplug it or turn it down if the water starts getting too warm.
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i would get a tetra submersible heater, its fully submersible only 10-13 bucks at walmart, 50 watts, and it auto adjusts the temp of the water to 76-82 degrees. being fully submersible you can hide it in your filter box, or bury it. i really like this heater, plus its smaller than the hydor one and if you bury it you don’t have to dig it out because the temp is auto set, not like the hydor one. if you can’t find it at your walmart just buy it online and have them ship it to the store, for that the shipping is free. i don’t see the reason for all of those negative reviews, mine is superb.
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