what is a recommended heating device to keep water warm for bettas?....&amp; also what wattage is recommended and where in tank can it be installed?
1675274
I have this tank for a betta. The heater I use is a 10-watt Marina compact heater, it is stored in the filter compartment. http://www.amazon.com/Marina-C10-Compact-Heater-10-Watt/dp/B003TLWWOO/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1395098241&sr=8-12&keywords=mini+aquarium+heater
155333
When I had the heater, I would set it to a specific temp and it would stay there. I had a male betta and they usually require a specific temp. Not being too cold and such. It seemed to do well with being kept where you adjust it to. I also had a sticky strip thermometer to stick to the outside of the bowl to check the temp to make sure the heater was working. I would suggest one of those as well.
2043580
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.
1560140
I have a one gallon tank for my betta. My room temperature was around 66 degrees F so way too cold! This keeps it around 78 degrees F steady though a betta should be in a desired 80 degrees F. You can assume it will raise your temp about 10-12 degrees so if your room temperature is anymore than 70 degrees, you run the risk of over heating the tank. Be sure to keep a close on the temp with a thermometer if your room temperature is higher and be sure to unplug the heater if too much.
1631895
The Aqueon is been unreliable for temp, I bought a Eheim heater and its holding temp well, for a tank your size the 300w should do the trick, rated for up to 250g
992114
Hello. I wanted to start by noting the heater I received is not the one in the picture. It is shorter and thicker, and only has one suction cup at the top.That said, I bought this one because it was the lowest wattage I could find for my 1 gallon tank. The recommendations I found said 7 watts for 1.5 gallons and up, 5 watts for 1 gallon and up. I have not seen any for smaller tanks than that.
1075812
No, probably not in the sense you mean. This is an eight watt "always on" type of heater, it has no thermostat. The heater will continue to emit eight watts worth of heat whenever it is plugged in. With very few exceptions all small "bowl" or "betta" heaters work this way, the only difference is the wattage. They are available in 5 to 15 watts, you need to match tank size, ambient temperature, and other variables to heater wattage. A thermometer and monitoring is essential, especially at first to determine what temperature a particular heater keeps a particular tank, and if room temperature rises so will the water temperature. The term "preset" is not really applicable to these heaters, preset heaters have a thermostat that is permanently set at a certain temperature. If a heater description uses the term preset without stating a specific temperature (usually 78) then it is NOT a thermostatic heater- it is an always on type. In too small of a tank or too warm a room these can overheat the water. Bettas are very heat tolerant, which is why using these heaters is feasible, but care is still needed. In anything under 3 gallons I think eight watts may be more than needed unless in a fairly cool room.
1683083
The 10 watt is too much for your tank. I had mine in a 3 gal and it was too warm.
1464506
Don't do that this heater is meant to be inside water or it will over heat. I use this with my betta fish and i change the water every week and when i change the water i pull the little suction cup off and put it in glass of water so you don't unplug again and again, then put it back in when you're ready and make sure to clean it once in a while just clean inside the water you're gonna throw away use your fingers you'll know hen its clean.
1448318
Mine has been submersed in my 55 gallon tank for almost a year. The water level comes just above the dial and onto the cord. I have not had any issues with it heating and my thermometer and heater settings are dead on. I would buy it again. 300 watt version for my 55.
471108
To add to my previous comment... I finally had to put a 2nd heater in my Fluval Edge 6 gal tank in order to maintain the set temp. The room in which I have my aquarium is on the cooler side and is around 65 F... I really like the design of the Cobalt heater and the ease of setting the temp and am sure that it will work better in warmer months to maintain set temp, but it is unable to keep the tank heated under the circumstances. It does not heat any better than the Fluval 25watt heater that I had been using.
312029
There's multiple sizes selectable here. I prefer yo run two undersized heaters so if the thermostat goes bad i in one it won't cook the fish. For a 39 gallon I'd think you'd want like two 100w heaters.
449201
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.
1645492
Works good in my 2.5 gal betta tanks, I leave in on all the time - but my lights throw no heat so it is ok.....when I had different bulbs that got warm I would unplug heater for a while. It is a great heater for when the house is cool.
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 :-)
992113
Hello RaeRae, You answer is not so simple. The capacity of a heater not only depends on the heater itself, but the original temperature of the medium. Even though this is rated for a larger tank than you are asking about, if the place the tank will be in much colder than average is may be a good choice. If your water starts at 65 degrees, and you want it at 78, this may work for you. If you start at 72, this may get the water hotter than you want. Another aspect to consider is how much water movement you have in your tank. The more water movement, the better the heat will be distributed, and the water will be closer to the thermo's temp setting. I agree with JR, I have not seen any for that small of a size. You could look at reptile heating accessories that afix to the outside of the tank, it would be a hack though.
1457542
It's on Celsius and Farenheit, check again ;) (I got this heater on my tank and I know). Btw I recommend it.