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Tank heater on a timer w/ lights?
Does anyone run their heater on a timer with the lights
such that it isn't able to run during the evening when the lights are off? I've got a slightly older heater that just refuses to keep the water below 80 degrees F regardless of my setting. I'd rather have the water at or about 75 degrees F. In lieu of throwing it away, I thought I might be able to get away with doing this instead. I'm on the west coast (LA area) and it doesn't get very cold at night (mid 60's).. This way also might better simulate a more natural environment such as what the sun does. Any comments are appreciated! X-addict |
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Tank heater on a timer w/ lights?
Haha, "most people" If I leave my tank for a day without heating in the
winter...it would hit about 62-65. All depends where you live and how cold you keep your house "Bruce Geist" wrote in message news Many people do not use a heater at all in planted tanks. Consider that before you use a heater that is a bit flaky. I bet your ambient temperature is above 72 most days-- it is LA after all right? (I live in Michigan. Its truly lovely this time of year up here, NOT.) I have cooked fish before because of a stuck thermostat. This probably won't happen to you if your heater is small relative to your tank. However, if you have more than a 1/2 watt per gallon, I'd not use the thing if its thermostat is sticky. -Bruce Geist "X-Addict" wrote in message ink.net... Does anyone run their heater on a timer with the lights such that it isn't able to run during the evening when the lights are off? I've got a slightly older heater that just refuses to keep the water below 80 degrees F regardless of my setting. I'd rather have the water at or about 75 degrees F. In lieu of throwing it away, I thought I might be able to get away with doing this instead. I'm on the west coast (LA area) and it doesn't get very cold at night (mid 60's).. This way also might better simulate a more natural environment such as what the sun does. Any comments are appreciated! X-addict |
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Tank heater on a timer w/ lights?
X-Addict wrote:
Does anyone run their heater on a timer with the lights such that it isn't able to run during the evening when the lights are off? I've got a slightly older heater that just refuses to keep the water below 80 degrees F regardless of my setting. Dude, What you are asking is akin to the plot of the movie Speed. You are courting disaster. Buy a new heater, or enjoy an unheated tank. There is no safe middle ground for you. |
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Tank heater on a timer w/ lights?
I recommend that you get a new heater immediately. Do not use your heater
on a timer. There are several reasons including the fact that wide variations in temperature puts a great deal of stress on your fish. My own recommendation is to get the Tronic heaters from Hagen. I like them because they are fully submersible, can be set to the specific temperature that you want, turn off automatically if the temperature rises too high (like when the water level drops too low to cover the heater) and have guards available to protect the fish from burns and the heaters from breaking. I have them in four aquariums right now. -- Gene Heitman Champaign, Illinois "Those who fail to learn from history seldom get a chance to make it." "X-Addict" wrote in message ink.net... Does anyone run their heater on a timer with the lights such that it isn't able to run during the evening when the lights are off? I've got a slightly older heater that just refuses to keep the water below 80 degrees F regardless of my setting. I'd rather have the water at or about 75 degrees F. In lieu of throwing it away, I thought I might be able to get away with doing this instead. I'm on the west coast (LA area) and it doesn't get very cold at night (mid 60's).. This way also might better simulate a more natural environment such as what the sun does. Any comments are appreciated! X-addict |
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Tank heater on a timer w/ lights?
I agree, Tronics have been my most reliable, and consistent heater by far.
I also like the guard design. Phil. "Gene Heitman" wrote in message news:2T4Z9.54400$4y2.2915@sccrnsc04... I recommend that you get a new heater immediately. Do not use your heater on a timer. There are several reasons including the fact that wide variations in temperature puts a great deal of stress on your fish. My own recommendation is to get the Tronic heaters from Hagen. I like them because they are fully submersible, can be set to the specific temperature that you want, turn off automatically if the temperature rises too high (like when the water level drops too low to cover the heater) and have guards available to protect the fish from burns and the heaters from breaking. I have them in four aquariums right now. -- Gene Heitman Champaign, Illinois "Those who fail to learn from history seldom get a chance to make it." "X-Addict" wrote in message ink.net... Does anyone run their heater on a timer with the lights such that it isn't able to run during the evening when the lights are off? I've got a slightly older heater that just refuses to keep the water below 80 degrees F regardless of my setting. I'd rather have the water at or about 75 degrees F. In lieu of throwing it away, I thought I might be able to get away with doing this instead. I'm on the west coast (LA area) and it doesn't get very cold at night (mid 60's).. This way also might better simulate a more natural environment such as what the sun does. Any comments are appreciated! X-addict |
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Tank heater on a timer w/ lights?
Both my tronics lasted a year then the seals went and got wet inside and
failed. I'm now trying rena which appear to be more accurate. Paul --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 10/01/2003 |
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Tank heater on a timer w/ lights?
Paul Disdle wrote:
Both my tronics lasted a year then the seals went and got wet inside and failed. I'm now trying rena which appear to be more accurate. I have had two tronics for 15 months. 30 days ago. They worked fine at the surface. 30 days ago I decided they had passed the first test and were ready for submersion testing. One now has condensation inside. In the trash they go. Ebo Jager to the rescue. |
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