new heater required

fresh · #1 10-03-2006, 06:18 PM

how do I know the number of watts I need? It is a 72gal tank

Beverly · #2 10-03-2006, 09:41 PM

I'd get two 150w heaters for a 72g. I've used Hagen heaters forever in my tanks. However, no brand of heater lasts forever. I usually get new heaters every 2-3 years to be on the safe side.

AJ_77 · #3 10-03-2006, 11:13 PM

ebo-jager calibration thread:

http://216.187.96.54/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=26958

(just in case you haven't tried this yet)

Johnny Reefer · #4 10-04-2006, 02:33 AM

I've been using Rena heaters for a few years now. No probs.

Coderad · #5 10-04-2006, 03:05 AM

I just bought 2 Visi-Therm STEALTH's So far so good had them running for a couple weeks now. Unbrakeable and lifetime warentey.

kari · #6 10-04-2006, 04:22 AM

One of my heaters apparently just crapped out aswell. GFI receptacle probably just saved me from a new hair-do. Not much point in noting what kind it is since I haven't had much luck with any so far.
It would be nice to find something non glass with a reliable external controller. Maybe the best way to go is like BMW Rider noted.

Joe Reefer · #7 10-04-2006, 02:49 PM

You could do what this guy is doing, I think he is going to use 6 heaters.