And now a heater question - Aquarium Advice

swanandmokashi · 09-11-2005, 10:47 AM

Ok - I am still deceiding if I want a cold water or tropical tank .I have a 15 gallon TALL tank (20" L * 10" W * 18" TALL). What wattage heater would I need.

I have a 125W heater sitting at home from my 29 gallon system- can I use this one?

rich311k · 09-11-2005, 10:49 AM

I can't see why not. You need 75 watts for 15 gallons so 125 is not really over kill.

tetrin · 09-11-2005, 10:56 AM

if its any help, i have a 150W heater on my 20g...i think if the company is reputable, there's no problem. the thermostat would be good enough.
but in case its from a cheaper company, you run the risk of the thermostat 'sticking' and frying your tank

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rubysoho · 09-11-2005, 01:07 PM

even with cold water fish, it is good to have a heater set on 70 degrees just to keep the tank temperature stable between night and day. Temp changes really stress out fish and so I think no matter which way you decide to go, you should have a heater.

So what fish are you thinking of?

swanandmokashi · 09-11-2005, 01:22 PM

I had white cloud mountain minnows in this tank - I had to give them away as I was moving. I een breeded and multiplied in the tank
Before the move, it was in my office however I don't have space in my new office. Since I was not allowed to have a heater in the tank before (becuase of "fire hazard" --go figure

), I was having cold water fish -- but now I am open to tropical as well as this tank would be in my house and not office.

I was thinking cardinals perhaps??

swanandmokashi · 09-11-2005, 01:41 PM

I have a ebbo-Jaber heater or something to that effect. It was highly recommended by everyone in this forum - so I assume its a quality one!

09-11-2005, 10:47 AM	#1
swanandmokashi Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cary NC USA Posts: 650 Images: 6	And now a heater question Ok - I am still deceiding if I want a cold water or tropical tank .I have a 15 gallon TALL tank (20" L * 10" W * 18" TALL). What wattage heater would I need. I have a 125W heater sitting at home from my 29 gallon system- can I use this one? __________________ 55 Gallon FW Eco-complete Substrate Equipment : In-line heater, RENA XP3 filter, 130 Watts Fluroscent Plants - Hygrophila polysperma "sunset", Bacopa caroliniana,Bacopa australis,Rotala rotundifolia "colorata", Water Sprite, Ludwigia repens,Hydrocotyle verticillata, Swords, Stargrass, Anubias Nana, Petite Nana, Dwarf Sagittaria, LUDWIGIA ARCUATA,Micranthemum umbrosum Fish - 3 Bolivian Rams, 2 Australian rainbowfish, 6 Bloodfin tetras , 4 julii cory cats, 1 Ottos,1 Bristle nose Pl*co Read my aquarium autobiography at http://www.swanandmokashi.com/HomePa.../Aquarium.aspx

09-11-2005, 10:56 AM	#3
tetrin Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: State College, PA Posts: 655 Images: 11	if its any help, i have a 150W heater on my 20g...i think if the company is reputable, there's no problem. the thermostat would be good enough. but in case its from a cheaper company, you run the risk of the thermostat 'sticking' and frying your tank . __________________ pisces - be in peace 75g : Malawi 40g breeder: Planted community 29g : SA(change of plans...again) 20g : community ("given" to a friend)

09-11-2005, 01:22 PM	#5
swanandmokashi Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cary NC USA Posts: 650 Images: 6	I had white cloud mountain minnows in this tank - I had to give them away as I was moving. I een breeded and multiplied in the tank Before the move, it was in my office however I don't have space in my new office. Since I was not allowed to have a heater in the tank before (becuase of "fire hazard" --go figure ), I was having cold water fish -- but now I am open to tropical as well as this tank would be in my house and not office. I was thinking cardinals perhaps?? __________________ 55 Gallon FW Eco-complete Substrate Equipment : In-line heater, RENA XP3 filter, 130 Watts Fluroscent Plants - Hygrophila polysperma "sunset", Bacopa caroliniana,Bacopa australis,Rotala rotundifolia "colorata", Water Sprite, Ludwigia repens,Hydrocotyle verticillata, Swords, Stargrass, Anubias Nana, Petite Nana, Dwarf Sagittaria, LUDWIGIA ARCUATA,Micranthemum umbrosum Fish - 3 Bolivian Rams, 2 Australian rainbowfish, 6 Bloodfin tetras , 4 julii cory cats, 1 Ottos,1 Bristle nose Pl*co Read my aquarium autobiography at http://www.swanandmokashi.com/HomePa.../Aquarium.aspx

09-11-2005, 01:41 PM	#6
swanandmokashi Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cary NC USA Posts: 650 Images: 6	I have a ebbo-Jaber heater or something to that effect. It was highly recommended by everyone in this forum - so I assume its a quality one! __________________ 55 Gallon FW Eco-complete Substrate Equipment : In-line heater, RENA XP3 filter, 130 Watts Fluroscent Plants - Hygrophila polysperma "sunset", Bacopa caroliniana,Bacopa australis,Rotala rotundifolia "colorata", Water Sprite, Ludwigia repens,Hydrocotyle verticillata, Swords, Stargrass, Anubias Nana, Petite Nana, Dwarf Sagittaria, LUDWIGIA ARCUATA,Micranthemum umbrosum Fish - 3 Bolivian Rams, 2 Australian rainbowfish, 6 Bloodfin tetras , 4 julii cory cats, 1 Ottos,1 Bristle nose Pl*co Read my aquarium autobiography at http://www.swanandmokashi.com/HomePa.../Aquarium.aspx

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09-11-2005, 10:49 AM	#2
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	I can't see why not. You need 75 watts for 15 gallons so 125 is not really over kill.

09-11-2005, 01:07 PM	#4
rubysoho Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,539 Images: 3	even with cold water fish, it is good to have a heater set on 70 degrees just to keep the tank temperature stable between night and day. Temp changes really stress out fish and so I think no matter which way you decide to go, you should have a heater. So what fish are you thinking of?

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