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Heated substrate? Cable heaters?
I'm attempting to set up a 29g freshwater aqu. with live plants. I've read that
a heated substrate significantly improves ones chances of success ( general health of plants, longevity etc.). Is this an overstatement, or should I invest in cable heating elements? I should mention that an existing tank of duplicate nature in an identical location in my home never goes below 74º - without the help of a heating unit. Thanks, Danielle |
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Heated substrate? Cable heaters?
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IMO after you've got sufficient lighting and a decent CO2 injection/reactor system then you can spend whatever's left towards substrate heating. IME my unheated substrate 3' tank is basically whatever the room temp is. After tearing out some flourite to transfer to my heated 4' tank the substrate 3' tank substrate was a chilly 59F. So if your room temp never gets below 74F I personally wouldn't bother with a substrate heater, but if you've got the dough then go for it. wrote in message ... I'm attempting to set up a 29g freshwater aqu. with live plants. I've read that a heated substrate significantly improves ones chances of success ( general health of plants, longevity etc.). Is this an overstatement, or should I invest in cable heating elements? I should mention that an existing tank of duplicate nature in an identical location in my home never goes below 74º - without the help of a heating unit. Thanks, Danielle |
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Heated substrate? Cable heaters?
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IMO after you've got sufficient lighting and a decent CO2 injection/reactor system then you can spend whatever's left towards substrate heating. IME my unheated substrate 3' tank is basically whatever the room temp is. After tearing out some flourite to transfer to my heated 4' tank the substrate 3' tank substrate was a chilly 59F. So if your room temp never gets below 74F I personally wouldn't bother with a substrate heater, but if you've got the dough then go for it. wrote in message ... I'm attempting to set up a 29g freshwater aqu. with live plants. I've read that a heated substrate significantly improves ones chances of success ( general health of plants, longevity etc.). Is this an overstatement, or should I invest in cable heating elements? I should mention that an existing tank of duplicate nature in an identical location in my home never goes below 74º - without the help of a heating unit. Thanks, Danielle |
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