I have a 2.5g FW tank with plants and a betta. Will this work ok? Also, will it get to hot for the plastic cover?
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Should be okay. Doesn't get too hot. A bulb in the 6700k color range will be better for plants. However, it depends on what plants you are growing
2010686
It's fine for a 7 gal. I have mine on an 8 gal with 1 betta and 4 neon tetras. Flow rate is perfect for plants and bettas.
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Yes. My tank is a bit smaller (maybe 2.5 g) and it keeps the water a steady temperature for my Betta.
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Mine works great in my 5 gallon goldfish tank. I'd only hesitate using it for bettas because sometimes water currents can damage their delicate fins.
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Yes it will work. I have on in my 5.5 gallon filtered tank and this heater has been consistent with 80 degrees temperature for my betta tank. I got it seven months ago and it is still good. I highly recommend this heater! :-)
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I own numerous reptiles, and I've worked in a pet store for seven years. Screen covers such as this one do absolutely nothing to prevent water loss due to evaporation. The stronger a heat source on the cage and the lower the ambient humidity of the room where the cage is, the faster this evaporation will occur. This can be mitigated by covering a portion of the lid (a safe distance from heat lamps or emmiters) with plexiglass from your local hardware store, or with the addition of an automatic misting system. If you are using it as a fish tank cover you should just top off more frequently. With fish tanks the faster evaporation rate is often actually good for your tank; the gas exchange that accompanies the evaporation us your tank "breathing".
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I don't really know, how big is your tank? I use it a 12.5g and it works great.
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I would say yes - I had mine in a one gallon plastic tank with no problems. FYI - when you change the water, make sure you unplug the heater, even if it's just going to be out of the water for a little bit. It will overheat pretty quickly and quit working. Voice of experience :-(
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I have a 40 gallon breader tank and it keeps it around 80 threw the mesh top with about room temp at 67-70...if I place it inside the rank it will keep it around 85ish...
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This won't melt your plastic tank and probably won't heat up the water. If you but a better heater, you should also change your tank because it could melt. Since you just want a small tank, you should just buy a big glass vase to save money
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I have a 30 gallon aquarium and I put mine right on top of the screen cover that goes on top of the tank it works fine!
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No. I have 2 5.5 gallon tanks and it does not overheat. It turns off automatically.
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I bought a Marina C10 Submersible Aquarium Heater, 10W. It works fantasticly. I put it inside the white tube, behide the filtersthere is plenty of room and it fits just right. The temp. stay constant and my betta LOVE this Aquarium.
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Yes, but monitor the temperature very closely, I'm guessing your getting a Betta. If so the temperature should be around 80 degrees. I've been a fish keeper for years and my opinion would be get atleast a gallon tank. Half gallon is a bit too small for anything. My philosophy on fish tanks is get the biggest tank within your budget and space and save later before you realize you got too small of a tank for what you want.
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Hi, I am pretty sure that it will fit all of the way across the 2.5 gal tank, but you should probably buy the glass top made for this tank, as it will keep the moisture out of the light fixture. This light fixture doesn't come with any plastic or glass under the light.Jerry of petworldstore
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it will, but i would get something smaller for that size tank, i have it with a 3g tank and it never gets under the temp i have it at, a 1.5 tank may be overkill, but it will keep it at the temp you want, but keep in mind, it takes up some room, so you have to make sure your tank is either high enough for it or if you put the whole thing in water and lay it down, you need to make sure your tank is long enough.
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Sorry, I was talking about my 5 gal. heated water container. Yes I think it would work well but may need smaller wire mesh for the bottom for a while