Need heater suggestions please.

[Convict2161]

So I'm getting everything together for my 75 gallon switch. This will take place the weekend after thanksgiving. I have the tank,filters,glass canopy,decor,gravel and lights. What I WILL need is a new heater.

What's a good heater? I'm using now on my 55 BF a Aqueon Pro but it won't be enough for the 75 gallon according to specs.

Any suggestions? Some web sites are having a black Friday sale and some LFS are also having sales.

So what's a really good heater? I'm gonna keep the other heater for back up.

 

[mfdrookie516]

What size is the aqueon? A 200-250w heater should be sufficient for a 75g tank unless your house is really cold. I run a single 300w on my 150 with no heating issues.

 

[Chriznat20]

I have a Via Aqua Titanium heater with a remote thermostat outside of the tank, and I absolutely love it. It keeps the temperature SPOT on, verified by my digital thermometer/tank minder.

Just checked - the heater received 4.5 stars on amazon!

 

[Convict2161]

What size is the aqueon? A 200-250w heater should be sufficient for a 75g tank unless your house is really cold. I run a single 300w on my 150 with no heating issues.

It's 150 watt actually too small for even my 55! But there I go listening to my LFS. I but in my spare Top Fin heater to help maintain till I get my 75 up and running.

I like Aqueon products. I'm gonna look into that heater.

House doesn't get that bad. Heat cranks in these old buildings.

I have a Via Aqua Titanium heater with a remote thermostat outside of the tank, and I absolutely love it. It keeps the temperature SPOT on, verified by my digital thermometer/tank minder.

Just checked - the heater received 4.5 stars on amazon!

How much? Sounds interesting.

 

[mfdrookie516]

Another 150w would be perfect if you go that route. I've been very satisfied with my Aqueon Pro's. I've got a titanium heater as well... though the name escapes me right now. The down side to them is that they're shiny and harder to hide than the flat black composite heaters.

 

[Convict2161]

PS is having sale and the A pro is like 26 bucks. Rule of thumb do go one up like you do with filters? Like should I go with the 250 watt good for up to 90 gallons rather then the 200 watt good for up to 75 gallons so I have some room for compromise.

Or just use the heaters I have now... I'll add both. One on each side.

 

[mfdrookie516]

Well... since you already have the 150w, why not just get another? Unless you want to use it on another tank, then get a 250w.

 

[Convict2161]

Well... since you already have the 150w, why not just get another? Unless you want to use it on another tank, then get a 250w.

I may use it on another tank. A just in case tank and just go with the 250w and call it a day.

 

[MrPillow]

I would feel more comfortable having two heaters on a tank of that size. Just a thought

 

[nextgeneration40]

I would get an Aqueon 250 (I have one running my 90G right now..) Tried a Fluval E300 and sent it back, things are junk IMO..

 

[Convict2161]

I would get an Aqueon 250 (I have one running my 90G right now..) Tried a Fluval E300 and sent it back, things are junk IMO..

Thanks picked up the Aqueon 250 yesterday.

 

[ffmedic2800]

Had good luck with my Aqueon, and when I asked my local dealer which one they recommended, they also stuck with the Aqueon product even though they could have sold me one that was 4x more expensive.