I have a very small tank, 1.5 gal, but I need to keep it at 72 degrees in an ambient temp of 110F. What would you recommend?
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If you look up the Aqua Euro line of chillers on the marinedepot site, they have a chart that helps you with selecting the right size chiller. I would guess that. 1/13 HP chiller would be just what you need but it does come down to what you can afford. A larger chiller (1/10) would have to run less to keep the same temp. This would save you something on electricity over the long haul. That being said,an 1/13 HP should support up to a 50 gal tank.
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The chiller works perfectly. I chill a 100 + gallon saltwater aquarium. The chiller kiicks in at 78 degrees and kicks off at 74 degrees. Keeps my tank at ~76 degrees. For a small tank you would be looking at at chiller that contains as much water as your tamk. The chiller would need a pump that would circulate the water efficiency. The pump would need to push the entire contents of your tank many times per minute. You should contact your equipment company for an appropriate answer.Also at the ambient temp your room; the chiller would need ample ventilation to keep it cool as well.
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Move your tank ... room is too hot .Over kill for that small of a tank ..Put it in cooler room and put a small cooling fan on it.
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I was not able to get it to heat a 20 gal or a 10 gal, so I have it in a 5 gal tank and it still doesn't heat to the level it states it will. I put it in a smaller tank with some fish that don't have to have the water temperature to be maintained at over 75, so it's working find in that situation. I suggest getting a submersible heater that allows you to adjust the heat to the temperature you want, that's what I now have in both of my larger tanks now and I was very disappointed when this one wouldn't/couldn't keep up with at least a 10 gal tank. Good Luck!
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Hi Kathy, This a great tank but it runs HOT. When I first set up the tank the temp was 82 F. This is too hot for fish. I added a Coralife chiller ($500) and now the temp can be controlled at 78 F. This is the only drawback I have found with the system. I have two power heads to improve circulation and the fish (1 clown and 1 coral beauty) seem to enjoy the extra current. I purchased my rock and substrate from Tampa Bay Salt Water (liverock@tbsaltwater.com). They use their web site for all correspondence and their product and support is first rate. I hope this helps in your decision process. Hi Kathy, This a great tank but it runs HOT. When I first set up the tank the temp was 82 F. This is too hot for fish. I added a Coralife chiller ($500) and now the temp can be controlled at 78 F. This is the only drawback I have found with the system. I have two power heads to improve circulation and the fish (1 clown and 1 coral beauty) seem to enjoy the extra current. I purchased my rock and substrate from Tampa Bay Salt Water (liverock@tbsaltwater.com). They use their web site for all correspondence and their product and support is first rate. I hope this helps in your decision... » Read More Hi Kathy, This a great tank but it runs HOT. When I first set up the tank the temp was 82 F. This is too hot for fish. I added a Coralife chiller ($500) and now the temp can be controlled at 78 F. This is the only drawback I have found with the system. I have two power heads to improve circulation and the fish (1 clown and 1 coral beauty) seem to enjoy the extra current. I purchased my rock and substrate from Tampa Bay Salt Water (liverock@tbsaltwater.com). They use their web site for all correspondence and their product and support is first rate. I hope this helps in your decision process. « Show Less
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I have this heater in a 1.5 gallon tank and it works perfect. I keep a temp. Strip on the outside of my tank to keep track and it's always at 78 which my betta seems to be happy with. I live in Washington and we don't use our heater so the house stays pretty cold.
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I have a 225 gallon tank and I run two 150 watt one on each side and my temp. Stay. At 76
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I would stay with the smaller heating pad cause they need cool space as well plus its really the lights you use that should keep the temperature of the tank to be over 75f.....not the heating pad (this is for when they are cool and want a place to warm up) I would check the watt of the day light u are using and maybe use a 75w or a 100w day light for reptiles and use the same watt for the night light(red light)
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Mine stays at 78 degrees in a five gallon tank with the temperature knob turned about half way, so I'm sure it will get to 82 degrees in a 1 gallon tank.
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I have a 46 gallon cichlid tank and I bought a 300 watt heater. With the adjustable temperature control, I am able to keep it at a steady 78.4 degrees.
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This heater keeps my 75 gal. fresh water aquarium above 75 degrees in 50 plus degree surrounding temperatures.
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Possibly so I have a 300 watt and I have to turn the temperature down below what is recommended for my Oscar's in a125 gallon tank Or there could be something wrong with your heater :-)
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Yes. It doesn't get overly hot and works perfect in my 1.5 gallon acrylic tank. It'll be fine!
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I use the Cobalt Aquatics 10-Watt MIni-Therm. Bought it right here on Amazon. It's slimmer than the other brands and fits very well. Just have to watch it on very hot days, as others have posted. Keeps my tank a cozy 78-80 degrees.
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Should be fine but be careful not to bury it in sand/gravel as you would in an aquatic tank. The bulb on this unit is at the base and if you bury it in your substrate too deep you won't get an accurate measurement of the air temperature which is what you want. You would probably be better off getting a thermometer that can be mounted or suspended off the ground.
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No, as long as you keep the stat out of the tank you are fine, GREAT Rock !! (The temp control stat makes this the BEST one out there)You will be happy with it, I keep mine set to about half way for my snake
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I purchased the 1/4 hp and that is definitely too much chiller for a 55 gallon tank but I would think a 1/10 hp would be accurate. I'm not sure why you want to drop the temperature down to 47 degrees, normally a fish tank shouldn't go below 65 for fresh and 74 degrees for salt. If you're wondering about the actual product, I love it and can't believe I had a fish tank for 8 years without one, highly recommend. Hope this helps.
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This "tank" is only 2 gallons and the surrounding air in your home should be warm enough for any fish that would be suited for this little tank. Also, it's plastic, a heater would probably damage it...
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Kellie is correct. I have a 40 gal tank for my RES and I try to keep the temp at 76. I bought the 150W model an it just spends 95% of its time shut off. I am planning on downgrading to a 100 W so that it can spend 90% of its time shut off and still hold the right temp. The other benefit is that the lower wattage ones are shorter -- my turtle loves to squeeze in and pry the heater off the wall so a shorter one will be more difficult.