Dumb Question?

[OCDP]

So, my new tank is ready for pick up... and I will need to build a stand, buy a few things.. etc..

I just had a question about heaters. I have a 150w heater.. will this be sufficient for a 50g cube? I know it's a dumb question, but.. I just have no clue.

Seems like something I should know

[Beverly]

I would get two heaters, probably 2 x 100w, instead of one large watt heater in case the large heater fails on the "on" position.

[OCDP]

Alrighty. So, 2x100w heaters.. any brand recommendation? (something reliable, for a decent price?)

Thanks Bev.

[DanG]

ebo has some very good heaters.

[Kryten]

Yes, and don't confuse Ebo with Jebo. Ebo-Jager I think is the full name of the good ones.

[OCDP]

Thanks guys, I'll be sure to look into the Ebo's

[G1GY]

Originally Posted by Beverly

I would get two heaters, probably 2 x 100w, instead of one large watt heater in case the large heater fails on the "on" position.

A small heater is more likely to get stuck in the on position IMO.

Trying to heat a large amount of water means that the small heater has to stay on longer, increasing the chances for the contacts in to be fused together. (Always in the on position)

Just my opinion though.