AquaticSuppliers.com     Golden State Discus

Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: Heater Metaframe

  1. #1
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2019
    Posts
    1,543

    Default Heater Metaframe

    I found a Metaframe 88 LA. Who would know what the wattage is? 88W I would suspect. I tried to Google but did not see it noted.

  2. #2
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    San Francisco
    Posts
    2,981

    Default Re: Heater Metaframe

    I wonder if this is the same company that made Metalframe tanks. Metalframe tanks were make by Matell by in the 60s.

    Cliff

  3. #3
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2019
    Posts
    1,543

    Default Re: Heater Metaframe

    Quote Originally Posted by CliffsDiscus View Post
    I wonder if this is the same company that made Metalframe tanks. Metalframe tanks were make by Matell by in the 60s.

    Cliff
    It is Mattell, Cliff. I found the heater in storage room. I am going to set up a 40 gallon and get a buh tload of fish from Kenny and set up a 30 gallon tank for a pair that I want to breed. I want to use that Metaframe filter for the 30 gallon if it has enough watts but the watts are not noted on the label nor can I find anything about it on Google. I think it is mid 70s vintage.

  4. #4
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Long Island, NY USA
    Posts
    162

    Default Re: Heater Metaframe

    Don't know about heaters, but if memory serves, Metaframe was the brand name for tanks manufactured by Mattell in, I think, Patterson, NJ starting in the early 60's. They had black marbled metal frames, or stainless frames, with slate bottoms, all held together with a black sticky goo and usually a stainless hood that got ridiculously hot. That was about the only game in town, and I had several back in the day, but none survive in my fish room although they are seen in estate sales sometimes. HTH
    Richard

  5. #5
    Moderator Team LizStreithorst's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Moselle, MS
    Posts
    13,031

    Default Re: Heater Metaframe

    I find it hard to believe that anyone has the space to have collected fish stuff for so many years. I remember those tanks from that time, but I sure don't still have them.
    Mama Bear

  6. #6
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2019
    Posts
    1,543

    Default Re: Heater Metaframe

    Quote Originally Posted by ref0716 View Post
    Don't know about heaters, but if memory serves, Metaframe was the brand name for tanks manufactured by Mattell in, I think, Patterson, NJ starting in the early 60's. They had black marbled metal frames, or stainless frames, with slate bottoms, all held together with a black sticky goo and usually a stainless hood that got ridiculously hot. That was about the only game in town, and I had several back in the day, but none survive in my fish room although they are seen in estate sales sometimes. HTH
    Richard
    I used to use those Metalframe for Discus breeders. I had maybe 6 20 gallons going but all I could find in the storage was the aforementioned heater and one of those metal hoods that you mentioned. I would like to find those tanks rather than have to buy that 40 gallon beauty that I have my eye on at the LFS.

  7. #7
    Registered Member coralbandit's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2019
    Location
    Saratoga NY
    Posts
    1,000
    Real Name
    Tom

    Default Re: Heater Metaframe

    I would not use a heater that old .
    The tanks are collector items ,the heater sounds like a disaster [sad story] in the making ..
    Just me ..
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhFp68wjRUU
    ^^ My fish room tour by Richsfishes ^^
    Got rams ?

  8. #8
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2019
    Posts
    1,543

    Default Re: Heater Metaframe

    Quote Originally Posted by LizStreithorst View Post
    I find it hard to believe that anyone has the space to have collected fish stuff for so many years. I remember those tanks from that time, but I sure don't still have them.
    It takes a really large house, and a garage. But the house must not be big enough for me to find those tanks. I did however find a car in my garage, one that I bought in 1987, that I did not know that I had.

  9. #9
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2019
    Posts
    1,543

    Default Re: Heater Metaframe

    Quote Originally Posted by coralbandit View Post
    I would not use a heater that old .
    The tanks are collector items ,the heater sounds like a disaster [sad story] in the making ..
    Just me ..
    I thought the same. It could blow up and electrocute the fish. I will buy one that matches the aquarium that I get from the lFS. Tank, hood, light, and heater. I did find a filter that I can use but I do not know how old it is. Probably only 10 years old.

  10. #10
    Moderator Team LizStreithorst's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Moselle, MS
    Posts
    13,031

    Default Re: Heater Metaframe

    Keep digging. If they're there you will find them. I hope your a pack rat only for fish stuff. I was horrified when I cleaned out my fish junk closet. I still have more stuff to throw or give away, but I still cannot bring myself to part with a lot of it.
    Mama Bear

  11. #11

    Default Re: Heater Metaframe

    Quote Originally Posted by peewee1 View Post
    I found a Metaframe 88 LA. Who would know what the wattage is? 88W I would suspect. I tried to Google but did not see it noted.
    Peewee check this out Eric may be able to help you
    https://youtu.be/aRR74NWn2EY
    Jeanne

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Cafepress