Question about fluval spec desktop tanks

[ajwetton]

I bought a little desktop tank that's gonna have 1-2 fish in it, but I'm wondering I obviously need it heated, but what's the best way to do that, there's extra room where the flow pipe is for the filter would a small heater be ok in that space, or would it get to hot for the rubber tubing, I have the heater in the main tank area now but the cord makes the lid not sit properly, any suggestions would be really helpful!

 

[dragonfisher33]

no, if you get a small mini heater and keep the temp at 75, the rubber should hold.

 

[ajwetton]

Thanks, I've got a small heater that should fit and it stays at 76 so I should be ok yea?

 

[dragonfisher33]

yes, you're good to go.

 

[ajwetton]

Thanks a bunch I thought it would work just wanted to double check with more experienced people

 

[Tetra1990]

How many gallons is it? I'm assuming it has a light? If so, the heat from the bulb may only be what you need.

 

[ajwetton]

It's a 2g tank but it's LED lights and I keep my apt cool