Heaters

[jeep]

What kind of heaters/brands are popular these days? Mine are old Via Aqua's and I'm experiencing downward temperature swings. I'm not sure I trust them after my experience several years ago.

I've always used titaniums with external controller and like the convenience.

I'm looking at Finnex and Aquatop at the moment.

Thanks

[DiscusBR]

Do you have canister filters? If you do, I strongly recommend the Hydor external filters:

http://www.hydor.com/eng/prodotti-tecnici/heaters/heater-for-external-canister-filters.php

They work like a charm and work hidden from the tank.

[jim LI]

+1 for hydors and aqueon pros...https://www.aqueon.com/products/heating/pro-adjustable-heaters

[DonMD]

Have had Hydor heaters for years, absolutely trouble-free.

[alron2]

Don, do you use a separate controller with it?
Thanks
Ron

[DonMD]

Don, do you use a separate controller with it?
Thanks
Ron
No, there's no need. I do have a thermostat so I know the temp. I actually have two Hydors on my 150 gallon tank, obviously with two canister filters.

[gators111]

+1 on the hydor as well for a canister. As for sumps, you could get an Inkbird controller and a regular heater to hook up to it.

[RogueDiscus]

I've been using the Eheim's from Jehmco, but they are glass and I've broken a few bouncing them around my tanks. I'm bare bottom and don't bother to use the mounting brackets, so i know I'm causing my own problem there. I started buying the aqueon pros again. I haven't tried the Hydors or used a controller yet.

[Jandiscus]

Would the hydors work on a Fluval fx5? I'm wondering if the return tube is to large in diameter for the hydor....

[gators111]

hydor makes a 5/8" size in 200 and 300 watt. And another 200 watt in a smaller diameter. However, 5/8" is the common size in the US.