Aqueon Pro 150 Submersible Aquarium Heater, 150 Watts
Description
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Features power monitor light, shatterproof construction, fully submersible and accurate temperature control.
- - Precise temperature setting accurate to within 1 degrees F
- - Adjusts to between 68-88 degrees F
- - Durable aquarium water heater with shatter-resistant construction
- - Automatic safety shut-off and overheat protection
This product can expose you to Styrene and Vinyl Chloride, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specifications
SKU | 1379038 |
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Primary Brand | Aqueon |
Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
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Questions
Temp Setting
- That is correct, with a caveat. This heater measures the water temperature to determine when to turn itself on / off, however if the ambient air temp (room temperature) is very low the heater will have to work harder to achieve the desired water temperature. Note, this is also true with an open top tank (no lid). In either case, you will need to purchase a heater on the high end of the range to achieve optimal tropical aquarium temperature results.
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50W - Up to 20 Gallons
- Yes, this is the heater size I'd recommend for a 5g aquarium. Really anything from 2.5g - 20g, depending on how warm / cool the room the aquarium is being kept in. However, anything below 5g you should start considering a 10w and anything above 10g you should start considering a 100w.
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The write-up says 4 degree increments. Is this only adjustable in 4 degree increments or is it infinitely adjustable withing the specified range?
- It is infinitely adjustable within a specific range.
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Would this heat a 3 gallon tank well?
- There is actually a pre-set Aqueon Pro Heater that would be a better choice for your particular setup. Not only is the wattage aligned better for a 3 gallon tank, but the size is much smaller and will be easier to conceal. It is the Aqueon Submersible Mini Aquarium Heater (SKU 1554077).
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Can I use this in a large trash can that I use for mixing saltwater for changes?
- I assume you are preheating the water for addition to your tank. I think it's a great idea. Remember to leave the heater off and in the water awhile (they recommend 30 mins.) before pluging in . Then after turning power off let it sit in the water before removing it. These are tough heaters and a plastic can w/o anything to bang into should work fine. Equalized water temp is wonderful for fish.
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Would this heater be ok in a 5 gallon tank?
- I think if it were me, I'd go with a 25 watt heater for a 5 gallon.
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I have a 75 gallon tank and am looking for a proper heater for tropical fish.(around the 72 to 88 degree range) what is the best heater for my tank?
- For that large a tank, I would go with two heaters instead of one. Two 200 or 250 watt heaters should do it. I used to have two 150 watt heaters in a 55g I had.
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whats the difference between the 150 & 200 aqua pro heater measrements the same
- 150 Watts is enough for your 75 gallon tank if you have good circulation, so I do not think that you have to swap them out. Alternately, If you do not have good circulation you should install a second heater at the other end of yoour 75 Gallon tank ! This will also give you the safety off having a backup heater already in place.
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Will this heater keep the set temperture in a cool room?
- Actually, bettas do best at 78 - 80 F on a regular basis, and may need to be 80 - 82 in some cases, like when treating for an illness. In a 6g tank, a 50w heater should be fine. My home heat is set at 63 at night, and usually not more than 68 during the day, and my Aqueon Pro 50w heater, set for 76F in a 14g tank near the front door, maintains the water at 77. I really like these heaters, by the way. So far they are my favorites.
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100 watts vs. 150/200 watts
- I would buy the 200 watt if you need that size heater. Get the aqueon pro if you can it will never let you down.
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