How would this handle a ~200 gal tank outdoors where it can get into the 20's (F) occasionally?
858709
Mine was dead on arrival. my suggesting is to test the product out immediately to make sure it is working.
858710
I don't believe it will. i had it in a 175 gallon tank in my greenhouse (unheated) and it got down below 50 degrees in the tank when outside temps were 20 degrees. it has a good thermostat and you could use 2 of them to be on the safe side
858711
It won't work for your application. This heater is meant for indoor tanks. For 200gal at 20F you'll need some sort of de-icer.
858712
how long does the temp stay that cold. If you are just trying to keep the tank from freezing up I would say yes. With temps reaching that low from time to time I would put another heater in there around fall time. So one heater does not have to work all the time. I hope this helps
1640151
i personally would be concerned with the tank exspanding in the hot sun.the tanks don't seem to be as thick material as they used to be.
532529
I have used this pump to keep several quarts of live shrimp in a 25gal fiberglass live well overnight. Had some loss, but more likely due to the summer temperature than lack of air.
744814
Greetings, for a tank of little ability I do not particularly recommend it. will have too much turbulence, like a hurricane.Look for a more consistent eg 240 Koralia nano.
132763
Unless you live in an unheated igloo, I suspect it may be more powerful than needed. Also, it's pretty big for a typical 20g tank, and has to be completely immersed, so might not fit.
1289254
I use a 20# tank and have it on a 2 wheel dolly. Will run for a few hours with this size tank. I use it mainly to burn weeds and this makes it easy to roll around.
1425591
Yeah, it works great. You will want a bigger model that can handle more water flow for a 20 gallon. But the brand is good and worth the money.
1579155
Just get one and try it out. I believe the tank will be more than good enough for your tank.
133264
It should be ok..that filter is up to 40g.... That thing should keep your tank pretty clean. Plus you can adjust the flow so your not creating a whirlpool inside the small tank. IMO I'd upgrade to at least a 20 or 30 gallon... Hope I helped!!
839784
It probably could be used for that. I have mine in a 20 gallon freshwater tank. Its very powerful and the waterflow is a little strong. Good filter though would definitely recommend.
2215342
I think it would be to much current. I run 2 in my 200 gallon Chiclid tank and it works great.
781130
Start with a 20 gallon with plenty of cover and soft substrate. Go bigger as it grows.
315127
I use it just inside for about 20 plants and it works great. I suppose it would work outside, but you have to have the plants rather close to the tank, about 2 feet. and you would have to cover the tank so rain water doesn't short out the system. I wouldn't use it for outside mainly because their are so many other products that will work better. and by better I mean that would work off of a regular garden hose. Hope this helps, Jefferson
307413
If you use It for extended time periods the more gallons the compressor has the more even the power will be. A 20 gal is mid range. A small compressor will do ok for small amounts of time but might struggle for prolonged usage.
2026252
Personally I would go with the 20 gallon pump, if the air is too much you can turn it down if you have the air valves installed.
2176228
I really can't answer the question. I have a 16x24 foot garage and setting the heater on 1 and 1/2 it gets up to 70 degrees. So I don't have to set it that high. I really don't use it that often so I can't tell how a 20 lb. tank would last.
1133743
I would recommend no smaller than a 20lb tank otherwise you would be changing it often!