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Old 02-09-2015, 07:03 PM
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Question What heaters are the most popular and why
What is your preference on heaters, lets see which is the most commonly used.
Pro's - Con's what's your opinion.
I'll start it off, I a 200 watt Via Aqua titanium in my 50g sump &90 DT and a Eheim jager 125 watt back up. 100 watt Eheim jager in my 33 g frag tank.
I find Eheim is the best all around glass heater, reasons German made quality, you can recalibrate them, thicker glass tube, accuracy.
I have a Via Aqua titanium, wanted to try one, remote sensor, digital control and seems accurate.
Your thoughts and opinions now.
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Old 02-09-2015, 07:13 PM
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I've used Jager's going on 25 years, for all the reasons you pointed out. Probably will never switch.
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Ebo's all the way. Same reasons as above.
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I have a couple via aqua and plan on using them on new build
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Jager's here as well found they are very reliable and good quality
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I have about 12 Jagers from 100-300W and they all vary around 5-10 years old. I just recently lost one (quit heating) and that's the first Jager I've ever lost. I also have about 6 VisiTherm 25 & 50W heaters. They have been performing just as well.
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I have about 12 Jagers from 100-300W and they all vary around 5-10 years old. I just recently lost one (quit heating) and that's the first Jager I've ever lost. I also have about 6 VisiTherm 25 & 50W heaters. They have been performing just as well.
Bit of a hoarder are ya Why so many?

I've always used Jäger but switched to Finnex about a year ago. No problems with either.
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Looks like Jager is very popular, does anyone run heaters with a controller or just use the on board stat?
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I have my heater (very old brand) running off my controller. It operates within a range, using its own thermo switch. But would never trust a heater on its own, no matter what brand.
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Looks like Jager is very popular, does anyone run heaters with a controller or just use the on board stat?
My Finnex comes with it's own controllor and has been flawless.
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