normal?

[Mr. Limpet]

i have 9 gallons..and it says on the package for up to 20 gallons...

I have that same 50w in my 8g and it works great.

Did the temp stabilize overnight?

 

[giggalz]

its still the same temp as it was last night 74...should i put my other heater i took out in there and turn it on? i'm freaking out about the tails..cause i dont know what the issue is and how to solve it

 

[Mr. Limpet]

its still the same temp as it was last night 74...should i put my other heater i took out in there and turn it on? i'm freaking out about the tails..cause i dont know what the issue is and how to solve it

Sounds you got a hold of a bad one, I'd take it back or test it in a bucket of water. If you think the old one will heat it to where you want it, that's what I'd do.

 

[giggalz]

at this point i'm so upset..and confused as to what the issue is..i'm getting frustrated...

the original heater was for about 5 gallons and it was those automatically set ones and thats it..we were testing it out to see if it would work..i think it warmed it up..just not enough to where i want it..and thats why i figured my one female hadnt dropped yet..cause it was to cold..so i bought the heater took the other one out...woke up..to issues..and its been none stop for about 24 hours..

 

[Flossie]

I've had the thermometer at the far end of the tank from the heater..then stuck it next to it..same reading

U think the thermometer is faulty and not your heater? Maybe the heaters have been working and the temp fluctuations or extremes have Stressed or killed the fish?? Just a thought. I have no idea

 

[giggalz]

no the thermometer works cause i use that to get the right water temp when adding water to the tanks

 

[Flossie]

no the thermometer works cause i use that to get the right water temp when adding water to the tanks

Ooooooooo lol Sheesh I'm having issues with my heater too... It will heat to 82 at the highest and it now has condensation in it. I don't even have fish yet. It's Brand new

 

[giggalz]

i'm on my 3rd one..and will be taking it back to the store...

 

[Flossie]

I think Petco and PetSmart hate me by now. Lol

 

[giggalz]

i'm surprised petsmart hasnt recognized me by now..

 

[Flossie]

i'm surprised petsmart hasnt recognized me by now..

Lol I will have to disguise myself from now on ...

 

[giggalz]

lol