Can this aquarium heater be kept horizontally submerged completely at the bottom of the tank instead of vertically??
1561989
Well, the instruction manual says that "if the appliance falls into the water, Don't reach for it. I'd rather not keep it horizontally if I were you.
1561990
Good question. I think so, but I'm not sure about the cord. I'd check in with the company.
1561991
This heater broke with in a week. Eheim never sent me a replacement even though I contacted them tons of times.
1561992
The heater can be completely underwater so no fear of eletrecuting yourself. Yea you can put it at the bottom horizontally. I am doing that with mines in a 75g. So far it's been working great! Pretty stable and since I have the 300w in a 75g, it heats my tank to the desired temp quickly.
1561993
Yes you can put it at the bottom of the tank. The cord is definitely long enough depending on where your outlet is.
1436829
I have a 20ga long tank, which has the height of a 10ga... and no, it doesn't fit vertically, but you can always place is sideways at the bottom the tank.Beside the height, make sure it's the recommended wattage or you can boil your fish - I think 50 watts is recommended up to 13ga
43938
No because a heater would make the water too hot since it is a 1 gallon tank. The fish would be unhealthy.
703431
Submersible heaters can be used either vertically or horizontally. For a couple inches of water, you would install it horizontally. But depending on how much water it is heating, you might want to use a heater with lower wattage, like 25 watts.
1456923
It looks like it would only fit on the side, and that would greatly detract from the looks of the aquarium, plus you have a built in filter, so that function would be overkill. I would look for a in tank UV light, or a different aquarium option.
947863
Hmm... I don't know the correct answer to your question. I imagine that you probably can install it horizontally. However, I don't know if there is some mechanism that will work incorrectly if it is tilted on its side. This is a great tank heater though. I haven't had any problems with it and it maintains a constant temp.
1492678
No it's only 3/4 to 1 inch high. I keep mine entirely submerged although a few times the water evaporated below the top of the heater and there was no damage. I use a metal birdbath for this heater and have had great luck.
1951255
If I were you, I would leave this one off. Since this heater cannot be adjusted, it will only overheat the water. That's what happened to me. I still blame this heater for the death of my daughter's fish!!!
1246788
Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be above the water. The heater is 100% submersible, it can and should be completely underwater. Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be... » Read More Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be above the water. The heater is 100% submersible, it can and should be completely underwater. « Show Less
127781
If you lay it sideways in the tank. It's pretty long so standing it upright may not work. It heats my full 40 Gallon with no problems.
1436831
The instructions say to place it vertical not horizontal in the tank and don't let substrate touch heater.
423921
It's designed to go in the tank. It might be possible to rig it up as an inline, but I wouldn't count on it being watertight.
486117
It says fully submersible but most heaters that I have used state that the top plastic portion with controls should be kept dry and out of the water. Mine is vertical. I suppose you could try it-without the fish and see what happens. Of course if it shorts out you may not be able to send it back.
1436830
The heater comes with suction cups, so you can place it anyway you want in the tank. It will fit in a 10 gal sideways. The cord (@ the heater end obviously) can be submerged. That's how I have mine.
1399237
Mine is mounted vertically with the water coming in the bottom but I don't see why it couldn't be the other way.
1846495
Yes. I was initially concerned (water & electricity don't mix...) however it was DESIGNED to be submerged. I placed it touching the bottom and when cold my Beta would swim and hang out under it!
1261973
Yes, there is a water line, if you see the back of the heater there is one. It is few MM below the top plastic part.Also this is submersible, but if they put the water line means you can keep it vertical too.