200 watt heater

[Madriley61]

I'm in the process of setting up a new 29 gallon tank. Since. The tank is in a cool to sometimes cold basement I opted for a 200 watt heater. After reading posts from various sites I'm concerned maybe I should have gone with the 150 watt instead. Anyone have any thoughts on the matter?

 

[Barliman]

The only danger is if the heater gets stuck in the "on" position -- you could quickly wind up with poached fish.

It's an added expense, but, for peace of mind, you might also hook up a temperature controller that will cut power to the heater when the water gets to warm. Inkbird makes a popular one: https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-Fermentation/dp/B015E2UFGM

 

[kashif314]

Automatic heaters are available in all stores. U set temperature and it shuts down and turn itself to maintain that temperature. In my city now non automatic are not even available in markets.