In-Line heaters

[Proteus]

I am thinking of upgrading my heaters in my 2 big Discus tanks (6x2x2 & 5x2x2).

currently I have 1 x 300w in the 5x2x2 sump and a 300w/200w in the 6x2x2.

I like the idea of the inline heater for flexibility and control, also, less junk in the sump. Ideally I would locate it after the UV unit.

I have heard great things about the Hydor, but want some feedback from those that have either used one, or have one...

some info can be found here:

http://www.aquaauctions.com/auctiond....php?id=100754

thanks

[Rgoganj]

Hi Proteus,

I running a Hydor 200 on my 4fter with on problems but the previous one I had got stuck in the on position and raised the tank to 32c (This was pre discus so most of the fish I had were uncomfortable) the only down side to the hydro is availability.

[Proteus]

Ben at AOA has the 300w model...

the main thing I worry about is the hydor doesnt have a remote sensor...

[Ben]

Hi, What are the advantages in using this type of heating system? Other than bieng a little more expensive , what are the disadvanatges?
In my opinion, this sort of heating is not very understood with hobbist fish keepers.

any infomation would be great for myself and others,
cheers,
Ben

[dreamer]

no other reason but better visual, you dont want to see ugly heater in your tank, do you?

[Proteus]

They also help with a more consistent temp...

apparently anyway

[flukes]

If you can get the ones with the external probe so you actually getting the water of the tank too the set amount not the sump. Dont get me wrong i think the ones with the thermostat contained in them will still work i just like the idea of getting the reading from the tank water.

[weird]

My Hydor 300w rocks Ro, they are awesome. Wish I could afford them on all my tanks.

[chrissyoscar]

I've got a Hydor 300. I'm not using it at the momment as I've cut back on tanks but when I was using it I found it very reliable. I found it better than normal heaters at keeping the tank at it's set temp.
I definetly don't have a problem recommending them.
One thing you should be aware of if anybody is going to buy one isthat the Hydor 200 and the Hydor 300 are both 300w heaters.
When I first got mine I got both the 200 and 300 and found that the 200 was infact a 300w heater.
I took it back and changed it to the 300.

Oscar