what size heater for a 5ft by 2ft by 2ft

[Jonesy]

hi all just got my new cabinet made for my new tank that i am slowly saving for .. i am just woundering what size heater will i need for a 5ft by 2ft by 2ft tank .. also i got the cabinet with hood for only $350 so if anyone would like to get one any size just let me know .. as i am realy happy with the one i got at the price i payed

[flukes]

Use either 2x250 or 2x300s havent worked out the litres but its about a watt per litre.

[africandiscus]

2x250w would do the job, I would get the 300w. The price difference is small and it would make a difference on thise cold winter days

[Proteus]

1 x 300w could easily heat the tank, so long as there adequate water movement.

Otherwise, 1 x 300w and maybe 1 x 200 or 250w to spread the coverage, act as a back up.

[Jonesy]

thanks all just ordered 2 x 300 watt heater just to be on the safe side .. as i dont want my fav fish getting the cold.. :) i got the heaters of this site www.aquariumproducts.com.au .. i am also thinking of get this canister filter Aqua Pro CF-1500 1500lph has any one ever had any problems aqua pro.. is it a good brand .. its only $110 ..
thanks for all your help

[Proteus]

Did you mean from here...


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[flukes]

Yeah we were lucky too get some great sponsors on board. Age of Aquariums being one of them.

[Proteus]

I have just sent Ben from AOA an email asking if he can list any specials etc on here and on the ABF site.

Combined both sites pull in almost 20,000 page views a day, so why not make the most of it...

Add to that the other sites, we can safely say exposure is HUGE!!!

:wink:

[Proteus]

Expect to see some Specials from AOA very soon...

:wink:

[Jonesy]

thats the one, lol did not know thay where a sponser of this site... well you learn something new every day.. still need to know if the filter is any good i might give them a call and see what he says... thanks still would like to know if any one has had an aqua pro

[kalebjarrod]

hay jonsey,

nice price on the tank

where did you get it from?

[Jonesy]

its not the tank its the cabinet and hod for $350 i found the number in the trading post if u want the number i can pm it to u if u like ....
the only thing is he is based in sydney so it might be a long dive to pick it up lol...
u might want to see how much it would be to courier it to your self ....
i also got a price on a tank 5ft by 2ft by 2ft tank for 270$ with lids and foam ... at a nother little place i know :)

nathan

[flukes]

Ive used aqua pro's before and for the size of the media basket and lph it is definetly not cheap because its crap. Although not noisey it does make more noise than my fluvals. About the same noise as a classic ehiem.

If your going to get some info on it, try and ask about the Jeabo too. Its a bit cheaper and they would know from past experience if they have any complaints or not.

Might be able to get a higher lph in the Jeabo for a cheaper price.

Just some ideas.

[weird]

I am not sure if I am happy with my 2 x 300w Sera heaters, according to my therm, which is positioned at the front of the tank, and the 2 heaters in front of flow of the filter outlet, the temperature has reached a max of 29 degrees (with the heaters at their max setting of 32 degrees) in a 4x2x2 tank. Not sure if it is the therm, or the heaters. Will try putting another thermometer in to check. This is not good , I want to be able to get to atleast 32 degrees.

[weird]

OK, I have realised with the used of 2 thermometers that there are cold spots in the tank ... I have rearranged the heaters, one a little in front of the outtake of the filter, one opposite (closer to the intake) ... I think this should do it ... 'a big smack of duh to front of head'.

[kalebjarrod]

thats alright you can borrow my dunce hat

i'll need it back shortly though, i use it most nights LOL