What wattage heater would be appropriate for a 40 gallon breeder tank for a Red Eared Slider?
2073919
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.
2073920
100watt would be plenty. I have one in my 50gal tank and it easily keeps the tank at 78 degrees. Just as my 300watt keeps my 120gal at the same temp without difficulty. Hope this helps!
2073921
A 40 Gallon should have a 200 watt heater... it's 5 watts per gallon is the normal requirement
1418199
This listing is for a 50 watt heater. The standard recommendation is about 3 watts per gallon.
1903385
I can tell you this one worked perfect for my 5-gallon tank: Hydor 25W Submersible Aquarium Heater - Original Theo http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006JLPG8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
186347
No, it should be fine. These heaters have an adjustable settings. I have a 300 watt for my 90 gallon fish pond and have it set at 80 degrees. It kept the water warm and prevented it from freezing during the winter.
937641
A 150 watt heater should suffice for this size of tank if you are going to keep tropical fish not cool water varieties (such as goldfish). The main thing to remember is to keep a constant temperature and water conditions. I listed below a few good websites for beginners. My advice is to do a lot of research on the fish you want to keep and set the tank up appropriately to the types you want to have. Also remember to cycle your tank before adding any fish and after the tank is up and running do regular water changes and tank maintenance. Source: http://www.firsttankguide.net/ http://www.thinkfish.co.uk/community.htm... http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/ http://www.fishlore.com/
1891241
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 :-)
1922572
I would go with at least the 50 watt. Probably the 100 would be better. You can always put it a little bit diagonally in the tank. it is ok to fully submerge even the top part. I would consider going with 2 50watt heaters with one on either end of the tank for a more even heating effect. Plus both heaters would last longer because neither one would have to work as hard.
793956
I have used DB BETTASTIK MINI SUB HTR 7.5W with good results. Another that may work would be the Zoo Med BettaTherm Submersible Betta Bowl Heater.
1492019
Hi. In all honesty i don't know what heaters to use precisely, because the fish that i get don't really need the hearter. I avoid getting high maintenance fish for this tank. I figure its small and simple. So if i was you, i wouldn't get expensive fish. The fish i have is 1 albino pleco, 5neon barbs, 5zebras skinny fish.Thats it. &the; tank looks great. They alive since jan 2014.
641900
Absolutely overkill for a 5 gallon tank. You need a 50watt at most. A 150watt would likely cook the little guppies.
128894
I have a 40 breeder tank for my beared dragon. the spot lamp bulb for fouced heat was a 100 watt an i have try 75 watt bulbs. The heat zone is to high an the basking area is still to low. my lizard would be at temps of 83 degrees. impatction could happen. You could try buying a lamp stan to ajust the bulb over 12 inches above the steel mesh. maybe that might work. how ever theses bulbs will make a slightly little drop in temps on the cool side. this is a good thing by the way an you could get the more correct temp best suited for the reptile. this happens cause the heat is channel or beam wile other UVA bulbs scatter heat an wich up's the tanks cool end by some degrees.. I have a 40 breeder tank for my beared dragon. the spot lamp bulb for fouced heat was a 100 watt an i have try 75 watt bulbs. The heat zone is to high an the basking area is still to low. my lizard would be at temps of 83 degrees. impatction could happen. You could try buying a lamp stan to ajust the bulb over 12 inches above the steel mesh. maybe that might work. how ever theses bulbs will make a slightly little drop in temps on the cool side. this is a good thing by the way an you could get the more correct temp best suited for the reptile. this happens cause the heat is channel or beam... » Read More I have a 40 breeder tank for my beared dragon. the spot lamp bulb for fouced heat was a 100 watt an i have try 75 watt bulbs. The heat zone is to high an the basking area is still to low. my lizard would be at temps of 83 degrees. impatction could happen. You could try buying a lamp stan to ajust the bulb over 12 inches above the steel mesh. maybe that might work. how ever theses bulbs will make a slightly little drop in temps on the cool side. this is a good thing by the way an you could get the more correct temp best suited for the reptile. this happens cause the heat is channel or beam wile other UVA bulbs scatter heat an wich up's the tanks cool end by some degrees.. « Show Less
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I returned a 7.5 watt pad type heater, and the Marina C10 heater, for the Cobalt Aquatics 10-Watt MIni-Therm Electronic Heater. The Cobalt gets better reviews for keeping 2.6 gallon tanks warm in cold rooms. The heater can fit in the filter canister.
1303775
Its a 200 watt for 50 gallons, so Id use a 200 watt. U could go up to 300 watts...but risk burning it out. I would go with the VA-200Q by ViaAqua. Type ViaAqua 200 watt aquarium heater into the search box and make sure u read any description of the heater..it should tell u that the heather is equiped for 50 gallons. Hope this helps u!
1730567
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)
977430
These heaters are more efficient, which means you need less wattage than other heaters. So for 36 gallon glass tank a 100 or 125 watt heater will be perfect. Do not think more wattage is better it is not, to much wattage will throw off the nice balance that a properly matched wattage to gallon ratio will give you.Not to mention the more wattage the longer and bigger size heater.
2096195
It might be adequate for an aquatic turtle. I have one turtle in a 35 gallon tank, but it is not filled to capacity and so the heater works just fine. I assume you don't fill the 40 gallon tank to capacity, but if you have more than 30 gallons in the tank, the heater might might not be adequate.
1808706
This heater is adjustable over a wide range so you should be able to find a setting that is suitable for your tank and fish. Just make sure you have a thermometer to check the temperature. Also, I use mine in a 10 gallon tank with only about three inches of water (for turtles). I have the heater laying at an angle, leaving only the top out of the water. Works fine.