How many heaters

[chris]

hello just woundering If I should have to heaters in my Tank I have a 5 foot tank 300l should I be runnning Two heaters. I use a 300w heater.
I crank it when its cold outside.
I feel its working a little to hard.

[Dave76]

I run at least 2 heaters in all my tanks - as Murphy's Law says a heater will die on a cold evening when there is no hope of getting a replacement - at least with 2, if 1 dies the 2nd make have to work really hard for a while & temp may drop a bit - but at least it shouldn't get too cold & fish start freezing.....

I also use thermometers with max / min settings so if water gets too hot or too cold it starts beeping to alert you.

Dave

[leanne31]

I also run two heaters one either end of my tank may be a good idea
chris.

Leanne

[Ben]

Chris,
It can be a good idea to keep a spare heater on board just incase...

Specially that winter is almost upon us!

Ben

[chris]

Hi all Ive got plenty of spare heaters not big enough for to run my 5 footer by themselves but are good backups.
Dave please tell me more about these thermometers that beep at you.
Got any pics mate

[Dave76]

Hi Chris

The thermometer is from Resun - here is a link from Age of Aquariums

http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/prod805.htm

They work really well (until the fall in the tank that is - then they don't work at all :@)

Dave