MoxieGrrrl
Aquarium Advice Freak
Does anyone use a heater guard for their sub heater? How often do fish get burned from swimming against a heater?
Heater Guards?
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BASSNMAN
Aquarium Advice FINatic
When the heater is on, it causes a graduated heat area, so fish should feel the warmer water before they get to the heater. I have never used a guard and had no problems. (8 tanks)
QTOFFER
Aquarium Advice Addict
I think heater guards are meant to protect the heater from large, boisterous fish like oscars, not the other way around. 
My plecs hang out on the heater often. I wouldn't worry about it any more than I would worry about a cat sitting on the radiator - if it gets too hot, they'll just move along!
My plecs hang out on the heater often. I wouldn't worry about it any more than I would worry about a cat sitting on the radiator - if it gets too hot, they'll just move along!
TankGirl
Aquarium Advice Addict
Right - believe it or not there are fish out there who will literally ram a heater and bust it up, so guards come very much in handy. Consider yourself lucky that you are unfamiliar with the need for them, lol!
MoxieGrrrl
Aquarium Advice Freak
Ok, I figured that would be unnecessary for the quiet community I am going to build.
lmw80
Aquarium Advice Addict
I have heard of fish being burnt by the heater, but it's rare. I use one iny my 46 gallon for my 13" common pleco cause he's a monster and knocks into it all the time.
