will 200watt heater be good for 50gal. tank [cichlids]
449198
A 200 should do fine for a 50 gallon. I run a 150 in my 30 and it has no problems maintaining the temp at all.
449199
Yes it is. I bought this for my 55 gallon aquarium and have had no problems with it at all. I also bought a new digital thermometer and it stays perfect temperature at all times.
449200
Yes, Sandra it will. My basement is very, very chilly in the winter sometimes the temperature doesn't get higher than 40 degrees and I have a 50 gallon tank with 4 red ear sliders. I set the 200 watt heater on high and it keeps the water around 65 degrees. I know they would like it warmer so I have a heat lamp over top of the platform where they can go and get warmer. I have had this heater for at least 5 months and it seems to be working well, "glad I purchased it."
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.
1972005
i would get a 300 W heater for a 55 gal. I believe the general rule is 5 W per gallon of water. 200W isn't quite enough.
1645495
NO...it will get way too hot!! I had this in my 2.6 G Fluval and raised the temp to 86. MAYBE you could try the 5 watt but better to go with a little betta heater made for that size.
1774691
It'll heat a 5 gallon tank just fine. Be sure to purchase a thermostat, if you don't have one already.
148554
yes, I very much like this one; Hydor 7.5w Slim Heater for Bettas and Bowls, 2 to 5 gal It works well without cooking your fish.
2013318
Hi dewnrb, This unit should easily run your two 50 watt light bulbs heat lamps, when transporting reptiles, as long as it is plugged into a power source (like a car's cigarette lighter outlet). Let me know if you need more info. Dave
1731914
Well it will certainly work but it's overkill. a 40 gallon should only require a 100 - 150 watt model. This one is cheaper so you might as well. That way if you ever upgrade your tank you already have a larger heater.
2007392
This 150 watt will work for your tank. Most sources suggest 3-5watt per gallon. Lights create heat and regular room temp affect the waters average before heating. Mine doesn't come on much in the summer at all. If tank is on an outside wall it will be colder than the middle of your house. Same for if you live in warmer area like Texas vs michigan where it's always colder. I'm using it on a 75gal right now. Will add another in winter if it can't keep up.
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
1928962
For a 125 gal. tank ,you should get the 300 watt, especially if its a glass tank . you can probably get by with the 250 watt size . these heaters are the best made, and keep the temperature near perfect. I don't recommend using two smaller heaters ,one is easier to set and maintain.
2141914
No, you will have to purchase a heater on your own. Get a submersible 25 to 50 watt heater that is designed for a nano tank.
564768
I use a 50 watt with automatic temperature control. If goldfish do not need heater.
1928961
Two choices. Either two 100 w heaters at opposite sides of the tank or a 200w should work. These heaters are powerful and heat better than other brands of the same wattage.
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!
312030
A single 150 would work. These never get very hot but just put it where your have the highest circulation. I have mine next to a U4 submersible filter in my 50 gallon tank. Quite frankly, I keep my place warm/cool all the time, 68-80, so mine probably does not come on a lot anyway. If you have African Cichlids that would be different but I just have SAE, Platys, Japanese trapdoors, etc. which like it in the mid 70's anyway.
471111
It took mine under 15 minutes to heat my 2.6 gallon tank from 74 to 78 degrees. If I may, I would suggest that you check out a 50 watt heater, the 25 w is meant for 2 to 4 gallon tanks.
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!